Tune in as we have a special edition pod as Martin hears and incredible story!

The team discuss what actually is offside anymore and when do players actually affect play? As well as discussing the hot topics from the weekend as well as more Blue card developments!

So the lads kicked off season 2 with a bang as they got their teeth stuck into the new Blue card that is to be introduced into football at the lower levels initially - this sparks fierce debate on how it will affect the game at all levels. The lads also touch on the final from Sunday. Welcome back boys!!

On the back of the release of the documentary NoRefNoGame - a Grassroots Story (watch here https://youtu.be/iZTedMxY3TU?si=Dt5SIQJTcenMR06X). The team discuss at length the making of the doc, the challenges faced and how they became to be the trio they are and talk about how TheRefPod was born.

Also, things heat up regarding racism and we look at the results of the VAR poll - which was not happy reading for Martin!

Special guest on the return show is a Trailblazing ref defying the authorities and wearing bodycams whilst refereeing mens football games. The difference is night and day with how the abuse has almost stopped.

Also, Wayne & Martin clash over VAR so we ask you, should it be scrapped?

This week the lads were delighted to get on the pod Jules Browning. This was all over the sports news this week when Pompey fan and grassroots ref was enjoying the game with his wife when disaster struck and the game was in need of his assistance. Listen to this amazing story and find out what unfolded in this amazing story!

This is a MAMMOTH episode but it was simply to good to cut short. On this episode the lads speak to one of the great educators and influencers behind the beautiful game Troy Townsend who works for Kick It Out. We pretty much discuss everything around the the stuff people tend to shy away from to give an honest and balanced opinion on racism in sport and in society before turning out attentions to Troy's pet of choice whilst mixing this up with plenty of laughs, it really is not to be missed!

After challenging our listeners to come on and share their experiences of reffing we had Scott approach the team. As an 18 year old player who assaulted a referee, got banned for 5 years and now he is a ref - the journey really has come full circle!