Misconduct Reports on-line

Dear Referee

We have been made aware that there was a problem with the on-line report form some months ago, which has since been rectified by the Football Association.

This caused forms to be produced to County Associations in odd formats.

Some forms are still being sent to us in these peciliar formats and the Football Association's view is that some referees may have saved the original form and are still using it rather than downloading a new form each time.

Can I ask if you send reports in on-line, that you use a new form each time. We can then monitor the problem and at least eliminate one possible cause. Secondly, please be aware that the acknowledging of these on-line reports is also subject to enhancement.

Currently, a paper acknowledgemnt may be sent out with fewer cases listed than sent in. Usually it will be one less, e.g. if you send in 4 cases the acknowledgemnt will show 3 cases. I apologise for both of these bugs which are being investigated by the FA.

Ray Ward
County Secretary