RateTheRef

Unfortunately Kirsty Dowle didn’t do much to impress in her trial game at Salford tonight. It wasn’t a match with many incidents but personally felt she was trying to be a bit too passive and let far too much contact go in my eyes, nothing sinister but several missed fouls. A couple of poor decisions on throw ins and the most frustrating decision was to blow up in added time for a free kick while Colchester were on the counter, I think she’ll be disappointed in missing that advantage.

She’s obviously a talented referee with her vast experience and accomplishments in the women’s game but she didn’t showcase her best self tonight. Having said that, it wasn’t a disaster and there were no match altering mistakes, so i’m sure she’ll have another opportunity in time.