In the latest episode of the "Get Involved Referee" podcast, host Lindsay Herron explores the intricacies of injury time allocation. The episode features an insightful discussion with ex-grade one referee Des Roache, focusing on the process and authority behind these crucial decisions. This topic is particularly relevant following recent comments by Steven Naismith, who questioned the three minutes of added time in the Hearts vs Rangers match, and Derek McInnes's curiosity about the eight minute...
Dec 11, 2023•20 min•Season 3Ep. 4
This week on "Get Involved Referee," join Lindsay Herron and Steven Conroy as they delve into a recent incident where two players flagrantly tried to deceive officials for a penalty through blatant diving. They'll explore potential penalties to curb such behaviour in the future. The episode also questions the Scottish Football Association's decision to invite media without allowing queries on the limited number of incorrect VAR decisions this season. Plus, a discussion on whether Aberdeen manage...
Nov 28, 2023•26 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Welcome to another episode of the "Get Involved Referee" podcast, where the beautiful game's most passionate debates meet the whistle's impartial perspective. This week, we're dissecting the pulsating drama of the League Cup semi-finals staged in the iconic Hampden Park. We also touch upon a contentious moment involving the fourth official, and Rangers manager Philippe Clement, sparking debates across the opposition stands. In our match analysis segment, we focus on Celtic's latest outing agains...
Nov 07, 2023•39 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Join former Grade One referees Steve Conroy and Des Roache as they delve into football officiating with unfiltered insights and candid discussions. This week on the Get Involved Referee Podcast, the duo breaks down Stevie Naismith's take on John Beaton's officiating at Ibrox. They also shine a critical light on Willie Collum's oversight of a red card in Livingston, a decision later amended by VAR. Tune in for an expert analysis of the game's most pivotal and controversial refereeing moments! Hos...
Oct 31, 2023•28 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Welcome to "GET INVOLVED REFEREE," the podcast where we dive into the thrilling world of football officiating! In this episode, we unpack a wild match at St Mirren Park, filled with a crazy red card and an unfortunate penalty giveaway. We seem to be grappling with interpreting the "Clear and obvious" rule, and we discuss the challenges referees face in applying it consistently. One hot topic on our agenda is the rule regarding goalkeepers being penalised for coming off their lines. Join us as we...
May 16, 2023•32 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Welcome to the "Get Involved Referee" podcast. In this episode, we explore the concept of a "clear and obvious" red card and whether referees are getting it right. We also discuss the recent controversial incident where Rangers were not penalised despite a clear red card offence on Sunday. We ask whether this is a trend impacting the league's credibility and whether more needs to be done to ensure fairness and consistency in refereeing decisions. Furthermore, we tackle the issue of referees gett...
May 08, 2023•28 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Get ready for an action-packed episode of the Get Involved Referee as we dive into the highly anticipated Glasgow derby between Rangers and Celtic. First up, we're talking about Don Robertson's Derby debut, as he stood in for the injured Willie Collum. We'll analyse his performance and discuss whether he's ready for future high-profile games. But that's not all, folks. We'll also dig deep into the John Lundstram challenge and compare it to the Graeme Shinnie challenge. Did Robertson make the rig...
May 01, 2023•21 min•Season 2Ep. 34
In this episode, First up, we've got former Grade 1 referees Steve Conroy and Des Roache, who are calling on the SFA to do the right thing and rescind James Jeggo's red card. They're convinced that referee Craig Napier got the call wrong, and Hibs' appeal on Wednesday should be successful. But with the panel having set a precedent the week before by throwing out Graeme Shinnie's claim for wrongful dismissal, will they find it in Jeggo's favour? Tune in to find out what Conroy and Roache say abou...
Apr 25, 2023•40 min•Season 2Ep. 33
Welcome to the latest episode of the "Get Involved Referee" podcast, where we discuss the most recent controversies in football. In this episode, we examine a range of incidents, starting with where there were no repercussions for the linesman who elbowed Liverpool's Andy Robertson during a match. We discuss the safety of players and the importance of stricter regulations to prevent such incidents from happening again. Next, we turn our attention to the six-match ban handed to Rangers coach Crai...
Apr 18, 2023•22 min•Season 2Ep. 32
In today's episode, former Celtic star and pundit Andy Walker expressed his concern about such language used by the VAR official, emphasising that there should be no easy way out when applying the laws of the game. He added that such incidents make him feel that the people operating VAR are not feeling the atmosphere of the game because they are not present on the ground. Walker did not mention any names or the game involved, but he pointed out that referees now have a safety net, and someone el...
Apr 05, 2023•40 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Welcome to this week's episode of Get Involved Referee with Steve Conroy! The former Scottish top-flight referee shares his thoughts on the controversial weekend of VAR decisions in the Scottish Premiership, calling out the SFA's head of referees for not addressing the bad decisions made during the games. Conroy highlights the need for accountability in interpreting VAR technology, especially with the shocking mistakes made during Dundee United and Kilmarnock's matches. Conroy also discusses his...
Mar 21, 2023•26 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Welcome to the latest episode of Get Involved Referee! In this episode, we delve into the world of Scottish football, examining the ins and outs of the SPFL and discussing some of the most contentious refereeing decisions. We start by taking a deep dive into the time between a foul taking place and the game continuing before the VAR check. What actually happens during this time, and why is it so important for the referees to get it right? We turn our attention to a couple of specific incidents t...
Mar 07, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 29
In this episode, we look closely at Nick Walsh's impressive performance during the League Cup final and why the Scottish Football Association should invest in him for future games. Furthermore, the episode explores the possibility of making referees full-time professionals and the benefits it could bring to the game. Lastly, the team delves into the controversial red card decision during the Perth game, analysing the call and its potential impact on the match. Join us for an in-depth discussion ...
Feb 28, 2023•26 min•Season 2Ep. 28
In this episode, Lindsay Herron and ex-grade one official are joined by ex-Rangers player Mark Hateley and ex-Liverpool and Rangers player Gregory Vignal. The main focus of the episode is the upcoming League Cup final between Celtic and Rangers, and the group discusses their predictions for the match. The impact of VAR on the game is also a topic of conversation, and Gregory shares his insight on the changes made to training the younger generation to adapt to the technology. Mark also opens up a...
Feb 22, 2023•41 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Welcome to this week's episode of the "Get Involved Referee Podcast". In this episode, former Celtic player Simon Donnelly joins hosts Lindsay Herron and ex-grade one official Des Roache to discuss the highly anticipated league cup final between Celtic and Rangers. The trio not only delves into the pressures that referees face when officiating such a high-profile match but also highlights the crucial role that a referee's attitude plays in shaping the outcome of a match. The discussion touches o...
Feb 22, 2023•33 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Welcome to episode 25 of "Get Involved Referee", where we dive into the world of video assistant referees and the impact they have. In this episode, we'll discuss the latest in the ongoing VAR saga and how it's affecting the outcome of games. First up, we'll chat about the crazy game at Ibrox on Sunday and should there have been any penalties. Next, we'll be taking a closer look at the recent events in the English Premier League, where Arsenal could lose their chance at the title due to a VAR bl...
Feb 13, 2023•32 min•Season 2Ep. 25
This week's episode discusses the growing problem of players cheating in the beautiful game. We delve into the consequences of these actions and why it's important for referees to stay vigilant. Then, we analyse the impressive performance of Rangers defender Connor Goldson, who has made more stops with his hands than teammate Alan McGregor this season. Tune in for a lively discussion on the latest in football refereeing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 07, 2023•29 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Willie Collum made three massive mistakes last weekend, and we discuss why the SFA still rate him as their top official. Don Robertson and his team showed everyone how VAR should be used when he took charge in Dundee, and we delved into the listener's questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 31, 2023•22 min•Season 2Ep. 23
The handball interpretation is utterly shambolic, and the SFA are making our referees look incompetent. Why has IFAB not agreed to introduce temporary substitutes for concussion checks? Will we soon see white cards introduced in Scotland? We invite the SFA to join us on our podcast - will they accept? Steve gets called a s@*t referee and an even shi**er doctor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 24, 2023•27 min•Season 2Ep. 22
The SPFL & SFA have massively underdelivered, but who is accountable? We discuss VAR this week and explore what needs to happen for our game to develop; something needs to change quickly from IFAB to the governing bodies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 17, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Have the SFA allowed VAR to make the big calls and if so why? Why did it take VAR six minutes to give a penalty to Hearts, after they had scored? Des Roache and Lindsay Herron chat about this and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 03, 2023•17 min•Season 2Ep. 20
The SFA comes under the spotlight this week as the referees question why there is no Scottish referee representation at the World Cup and why do Hearts get a penalty for handball, but their city rivals Hibs are denied one at Ibrox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 20, 2022•28 min•Season 2Ep. 19
According to our refs, they might have the best tech and multiple officials, but VAR and added time have soured Qatar 2022. Steve and Des are also horrified at the prospect of a technology disparity in the Scottish Cup, and they give their thoughts on female referees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 07, 2022•27 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Clyde 2 presenter Ewan Cameron is the special guest of Lindsay Herron, Steve Conroy and Des Roache as they deep dive into claims refs are robots, analyse another massively controversial weekend of VAR decisions and ask why silly goal celebration rules are sucking the fun out of football Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 15, 2022•37 min•Season 2Ep. 17
There have been some widely contrasting handball decisions in the Premiership since VAR came in – so what are the rules? Our refs, Des Roache and Steve Conroy, have the answers as they also discuss some Pittodrie karma and call for SFA transparency and leadership Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 08, 2022•28 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Two weeks in VAR has had a troubled start, and now Dundee United are appealing Tony Watt's review red card. Des Roache and Lindsay Herron discuss the big issues with special guest former Celtic star Mark Wilson who reveals why Willie Collum has been part of his life for decades, and he still can't forgive a controversial derby day penalty decision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 01, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 15
It was a dramatic opening weekend of VAR in Scotland, with some spot-on calls and some awful mistakes. Our refs reveal why the Tynecastle penalty foul-up between Nick Walsh and Steven McLean will have major consequences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 25, 2022•27 min•Season 2Ep. 14
VAR finally arrives in Scottish football this weekend with Hibs and St Johnstone the guinea pigs on Friday night, with Hearts v Celtic and Rangers v Livingston on Saturday. Our refs give their expert views on how they think it will pan out as they analyse last weekend's big talking points Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 18, 2022•21 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Our refs are staggered at the severity of punishment given to Aberdeen manager Jim Goodwin after calling out Ryan Porteous for cheating - and reiterate their astonishment that Hibs boss Lee Johnson has escaped. Get their views on the big weekend calls, including Nick Walsh's Ibrox spot-kick shocker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 11, 2022•25 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Get Involved Referee can reveal that VAR will be coming to Scottish Football imminently after major trials and UEFA validation. Celtic penalty blunder and too much Craig Gordon protection denies Rangers a valid goal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 03, 2022•27 min•Season 2Ep. 11
