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185. David Moyes, 2011

Click to enlarge, and debate the strip below the line. Keith Hackett's verdict 1) The fact that this is a clear scoring opportunity does make a difference. If the ball was in a neutral area of the pitch you would stop play immediately, prioritising player safety, and would restart with a dropped ball. But the Laws do allow you to play on "if the outside agent does not interfere with play" – so in these circumstances, it makes sense to wait for the chance to resolve itself. If he scores, restart with a kick-off. If not, stop the game. Daniel Cooper wins the shirt. 2) Playing on with a corner of the pitch in darkness really is not an option – there are broadcasters and a paying crowd who are entitled to be able to see the game. Take the players off and talk to the stadium manager. I was at a live TV game between Braga and Benfica when the floodlights failed three times in the first half. The referee dealt with it brilliantly and patiently – eventually bringing the game to a conclusion after 20 minutes of stoppage time. Thanks to Steve Dighton. 3) I would smile and escort him off the pitch – there's no need to cause a scene. But, as always, you need to apply the Laws: he had no right to enter the field of play and his action with the glasses was insulting – so report him to the authorities. Thanks to Johannah Carroll. Competition: win an official club shirt of your choice For a chance to win a club shirt of your choice from the range at Kitbag.com send us your questions for You are the Ref to [email protected] . The best scenario used in the new YATR strip each Sunday wins a shirt to the value of £50 from Kitbag . Terms & conditions apply. For more on the fifty year history of You Are The Ref, click here .

Source: The Guardian ↗

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