All the books in this directory are ordered by title, from A to Z. By clicking on the title you’ll be able to see more info on each specific book.
This list currently contains 108 books.
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The official English FA guidebook with advice for new referees, written in 2013.
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The autobiography of former Premier League Ron Groves. Written in 2021.
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The official English FA guide to assistant refereeing. Written in 2003.
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The official English FA guide to referee fitness. Written in 2003.
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An in-depth analysis of all referees called up for the 1990 World Cup in Italy. Written in 1990.
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In today’s world sports officials are under more scrutiny today than ever before. This book summarizes what took place at the 2008 Sports Officiating Summit in Cleveland. Leaders came together to examine the important issues influencing officials, and how they will affect officials in the future. Written in 2008.
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The referee. You can’t have a game without one. The most hated man (or woman) in football but you have to invite one to every game. Enjoy a laugh at the antics and wicked humour of Scottish referee Big Erchie, a powerhouse at five foot five, and a top grade referee who strikes fear into the hearts of managers and players alike as he stringently applies the laws of the game. Written in 2013.
First published in 1978, some of the information in this book is outdated but should still be an interesting read for today’s soccer referee. From the days when refs wore all black and the two-referee system was widely used. Nevertheless, this book contains some good tips for referees at any level of the game.
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An old book from the 1950s which discusses the fundamental principles of officiating sports and their application to 25 different sport disciplines, including football/soccer. Written in 1950.
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A book that provides valuable insight to what is at stake, what is expected and what steps officials should take to improve sportsmanship. Written in 2005.
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A manual intended as a source of guidance both for those wishing to become a qualified referee, and those who are already qualified. The author provides a full understanding of the laws of the game, with invaluable practical advice on how to referee a match in a fair and effective way. Written in 2000.
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Laws of the Game
The following are all different editions of the Referees’ Chart, the official refereeing guide to the Laws of the Game published yearly by the English FA. Other books, like the Laws of the Game themselves, may be included in this list.
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