A great Saturday full of football matches across the country. But let’s remember and respect the Ref especially in these windy, rainy or cold conditions. I know it’s sometimes not easy for the players but the refs have a difficult but vitally important role - let’s support them

Tuesday night under the lights can only mean one thing. Out supporting Essex Referees on behalf of Essex County FA in BBC Essex Senior Cup with Heybridge Swifts FC taking on Tilbury FC with Daniel Baines @SteveTovey13 and Phil Molloy controlling the action

Been wondering all morning what you have to do to have an honour bestowed upon you. Seen many who I struggle to understand, some I am ambivalent about and some who rightly deserve their award. However, why hasn’t Kevin Sinfield been recognised?

Tuesday night under the lights can only mean one thing. Out supporting Essex Referees on behalf of Essex County FA in BBC Essex Senior Cup Semi Final with Heybridge Swifts FC taking on Hornchurch FC with Daniel Baines, Ryan Smith, Pete Wilson and Steve Marr controlling the action

Really great night at Halstead RA to represent Essex RA in presenting John Ackred with his 40 year award alongside President Terry Hunt. Essex Referees Essex County FA followed by great presentations from Karl Sear and Joe Greenleaf

Great evening at BBC Sport Essex Essex County FA Senior Cup between Hornchurch FC and Canvey Island FC. Presenting Alec Berry with his The Referees’ Association 40 Year Award alongside Essex County FA Chair Andy Chaplin

The real stars at last night’s BBC Sport Essex Essex County FA Senior Cup Final were 3 Halstead Referees Ryan Smith, Jack Ridge and Stephen Vieira receiving their 10 year awards from Essex County FA Director Sheryl MacRae

A great evening at Halstead & District Referees’ AGM where Johanna Withams was elected as its first female Chairperson since its inception in 1931. Pictured alongside Ashley Butler (Secretary), Ryan Smith (outgoing Chairman) and Terry Hunt (President).

Out representing TNL in Div. One South play off semi final at WithamTownFC where Hackney Wick FC host All things Hutton FC with great team of match officials. 20 Minutes until kick off and atmosphere building

Sadly we have been informed of the passing of Wayne Deller. Wayne’s commitment alongside The Centre Circle Ref and Craig Pullen helped develop one of the best Local Referee Societies within the country. Always controversial but always supportive of match officials. RIP Wayne 🙏🙏

Tuesday night under the lights for 1st round of Essex County FA supporting the match officials in BBC Essex Senior Cup between Coggeshall Town Football Club and 𝗔𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝗵𝗮𝗺 𝗙𝗖 l Est 2015

Tuesday evening under the lights supporting Essex Referees in the BBC Sport Essex Essex County FA Senior Cup 2nd Round tie between Halstead Town FC and Stanway Rovers FC (P)

The lights are on, crowd is building at Halstead Town FC for the BBC Essex Essex County FA Senior Cup tie versus Chelmsford City FC. New stand sponsor St. George Property Group alongside the Essex Referees match officials. Great atmosphere, hospitality and pitch by Andy Scrivener

Fantastic afternoon at Harwich and Parkeston FC representing Essex County FA with the 150 year anniversary celebrations. The magnificent gentleman Tony Armstrong receiving the The FA and Essex County FA awards from Chair Andy Chaplin

Another Tuesday night must be BBC Sport Essex Essex County FA Senior Cup between WithamTownFC and Hashtag United with 3 excellent Essex Referees in the staring role.

Essex Referees Promoted to Level 5 Stephan Alford, Eder Benzerrouk, George Davies, Jordan Harris, Isaac Islam, Jack Mumford, Alexander Warburton, Maxwell Young   Promoted to Level 6,Peter McCarthy, Maksym Ruban, Richard Willson, Ley Wilson Congratulations all at Essex Referees

Unbelievable performance from such a young referee tonight in the Manchester United versus West Ham United game. KEITH HACKETT Mark Halsey why are these referees from Northern England especially North East so composed and talented

Congratulations to all those Essex Referees who received their email from Essex County FA on their appointment to a county cup final. Almost 2000 registered referees and 110 selected 👏👏👏 On 5th February you discover which final and role you have been selected for

Excellent evening at the #EssexSeniorCup BBC Sport Essex Essex County FA witnessing 4 superb officiating performances and great CPD event with PGMO referee Josh Smith. Also presented Graham Monk with his 50 Year The Referees’ Association Award

Another night and another presentation Last night I had the privilege of presenting Keith Ross with his Essex County FA Long Service Award alongside Essex Referees RDO Joe Greenleaf and Halstead RA President Terry Hunt