The Grassroots Football Referee

Berks & Bucks FA's, Adam Parry & Isaac Blakey, catch up with Match Officials and volunteers from across the game. From grassroots to professional level, 'The Grassroots Football Referee' podcast discusses all things refereeing, from development to inclusion and opportunities to get involved - listen in as our guests discuss different topics and share fascinating insights into their journies in the game.

The Grassroots Football Referee is a sports podcast hosted by Berks & Bucks FA, with 13 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Berks & Bucks FA hosts The Grassroots Football Referee, a sports show with 13 episodes published.

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  The Grassroots Football Referee

  Adam visits the Referee Recognition Awards 2025

  May 16, 202525 minS0

  <p>In this episode, join Adam as he visits the referee recognition awards in Manchester to speak to both of our award winners, along with some other special guests who he caught up with at the conclusion of the awards. </p><p>Isaac also shares his insight into village cricket, batting at number 11 and the demise of cricket tea's.</p><p> </p><p>For more information about grassroots football refereeing in Berks & Bucks, please visit www.berks-bucksfa.com/referees </p><p><br/></p><p>Music by Darren Fellerdale</p><p>Thank you for listening! Follow <b>@berksandbucksfa</b> on all maj...

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  Episode #7

  Adam & Isaac meet… Raj Randhawa

  Mar 27, 202548 minS1

  <p>In this episode, Adam and Isaac are joined by FA Refereeing’s Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Manager, Raj Randhawa. <br/><br/>Raj discusses how his love of football came about, why he supports Arsenal, and his roles in football in the North East of England. In this special episode, Adam takes on Raj in a quiz on Liverpool vs Arsenal, written by our very own Isaac Blakey.  <br/>Raj also shares the work he has done with the FA to promote equality in refereeing and his plans in this area.<br/><br/>For more information about grassroots football refereeing in Berk...

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  Episode #6

  Adam & Isaac meet… Stuart Carrington

  Jan 15, 20251h 5mS1

  <p>In this episode, Adam & Isaac are joined by the author of ‘Blowing The Whistle: The Psychology of Football Refereeing’ and Berks & Bucks FA Referee Stuart Carrington. <br/><br/>Stuart discusses his interest in the psychology of football refereeing and where this interest has led him. He talks about his recent research into home bias, and the role of vicarious experiences for referees and shares his top tips for referees to manage their thoughts and emotions. <br/><br/>Stuart is also put to the test against Isaac on his knowledge of famous Stuarts. How well does Stuart know other Stuarts?  <br/><...

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  Episode #5

  Adam & Isaac meet… Stephen Parkinson

  Jan 8, 202547 minS1

  <p>In this episode, Adam & Isaac are joined by Elite Referee Development Programme and Berks & Bucks FA referee Stephen Parkinson to discuss his journey in refereeing. <br/><br/>Stephen shares his experiences first qualifying as a referee, his progression up the refereeing pyramid and discusses what it is like refereeing abroad in Germany. <br/><br/>Stephen also provides fascinating insights into his journey in the game, including individual challenges and highlights and shows off his Welsh football knowledge in the start of pod quiz. <br/><br/>For more information about grassroots football refereeing in Berks & Bucks, please visit www.berks-bucksfa...

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  Episode #4

  Adam & Isaac meet… Alex Horne

  Dec 18, 202447 minS1

  <p>In this episode, Adam & Isaac are joined by Taskmaster host, Chesham United director and member of ‘The Horne Section’, Alex Horne. <br/><br/>Alex discusses his love for football, his role at Chesham United and gives us some Law changes he would like to see in the Premier League. <br/><br/>Alex takes part in a very loosely based Chesham United Quiz, called Chesh-Ham or Chesh-no Ham, and Adam is happy as Harvey Elliott gets a shoutout on the Pod! <br/><br/>For more information about grassroots football refereeing in Berks & Bucks, please visit www.berks-bucksfa.com/referees<br/> <br/>M...

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