Question Number: 14610

Character, Attitude and Control 12/18/2006

RE: Rec Under 17

Eric van Pelt of Lelystad, Flevoland Netherlands asks...

I read about a ref having shown 3 x a Red card to the same player. One while on the soccer field, one during half time and one afterwards when the player had to report to the ref about the incidents.

Is this allowed and how many times can a ref show a red card?

Answer provided by Referee Richard Dawson

Hi Eric,
all I can say is that referee and that player really had issues in that match ! In accordance with the laws of the game a player once shown the red card is sent off and no longer participates in play. ANY further disreputable actions are additional misconduct but no cards are to be shown. I can only surmise that security was likely needed for the player and a refresher on the mechanics for showing a card are reviewed for the referee! Either that or the story was embellished to add flavour to the reader! cheers

Answer provided by Referee Ben Mueller

Only 1 time per player per game. Once a player or sub receives a red card, they leave the field and hit the showers.

Answer provided by Referee Chuck Fleischer

If the player is unable to be controlled by a responsible adult at the venue then it is time for the referee crew to find another place to be.

Regards,