Question Number: 24019

Law 5 - The Referee 9/26/2010

RE: Rec Adult

Adam Lewis of carshalton, surrey United Kingdom asks...

Can a referee decline to tell a player how long is left in the game if asked?

Answer provided by Referee Joe McHugh

Hi Adam
Yes a referee can decline to inform players of how long is left in the game.

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Answer provided by Referee Gary Voshol

He can decline, but why? If I have time to look, I'll tell players. Unless someone asks only 5 seconds after I've already answered his teammate. I might get irritated then.

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Question Number: 24019

Law 5 - The Referee 9/26/2010

Adam Lewis of carshalton, surrey United Kingdom asks...

Answer provided by Referee Joe McHugh

Answer provided by Referee Gary Voshol

Did you Ask the Ref? Find your answer here.

Offside Question?