But he got the ball ref!

Questioning refereeing decisions is part of the matchday experience - a topic for post-match debate - but all too often fans embarrass themselves by not knowing what they are talking about. The common one is but he got the ball! - even TV pundits who are supposed to be there to provide expert analysis often dont understand what Law 12 of the game actually means. This is a book for fans for amateur players and lovers of the beautiful game. As well as a easy to follow look at the laws of the game there are insights into how the laws developed and a humorous take on the state of the modern game.