The one with the whistle at Euro 2012

With the forthcoming Euro 2012 between 8 June and 1 July, UEFA has announced a list of twelve referees who will lead the 31 matches. A good referee is worth his weight in gold, especially those who can keep the match running smoothly and can communicate with the players in a calm manner.  A referee must have a “feel for the match” and make immediate decisions that are accurate and unbiased.He’s the one in charge

The referee is the one who takes charge of a match, along with the help of two assistant referees (formerly know as linesmen), although for the first time in the tournament’s history, this year referees will have goal-line assistants. The referee is the person who enforces the rules of the game and every time he walks out on the pitch, that particular match is entrusted to them.  His decisions are final and he has the authority to reschedule, stop, or abandon a match (in extreme weather or crowd control problems).  The referee enforces the law of the game and he is the one who awards free kicks and penalty kicks and also keeps a check on the time.  He also is the one who shows the yellow and red cards for offences committed on the pitch.  All these penalties awarded by the referee are popular amongst some bettors, for example how many red or yellow cards are shown in a match, how many penalty kicks are awarded, etc.  Check out online betting tips today at TitanBet for all the latest odds and tips on forthcoming matches.

England’s Howard Webb named as referee at Euro 2012 finals

FIFA listed referee since 2005, Howard Webb has been chosen to be part of the team of officials handling the 31 matches at the Euro 2012 finals to be played at stadiums in Poland and Ukraine.  Regarded as one of the top referees of all time and highly respected, he has refereed the FA Community Shield, the FA Cup Final and the final of the Football League Cup.  He also refereed the final of the UEFA Champions League and FIFA World Cup which were in the same year, and is the first referee to have done this in the same year.  With online betting tips easily available, check out all the latest news about betting on referee decisions.  Remember, a referee’s performance can affect your betting strategies, so do your homework and check out the referee’s previous calls to help you understand that particular referee and the possible outcome of the game.  At TitanBet, their online betting tips can help you make those important decisions to make you a winning wager!