Ariddia
20-06-2006, 23:30
OOC: It struck me, as I was watching the RL World Cup, that it might be nice to have a list of referees' names to pick from for RP purposes. This thread can be used for you to name referees from your nation that will be participating in World Cup 29 (and subsequent ones). You can give as much or as little information as you like.
When writing an RP, feel free to simply pick a referee from the list. But bear a few points in mind:
* A referee will usually not be called upon for a match pitting a nation from their region against a nation from outside their region. Hence, a referee from, say, Bedistan (in the region Atlantian Oceania (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Atlantian_Oceania)) will probably not be called upon for a match between ASMV (also in AO) and Ariddia. Likewise, an Ariddian referee will not be called upon for a match between TnUI and Starblyadia, since Ariddia and TnUI are in the same region.
* Politics, religion, friendly or antagonistic relations between nations akso come into account. A referee from the Anathematic Republics will probably not be asked to arbitrate a match between the Archregimancy and and Atheistic Right (amusing as that could potentially be).
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List of referees by nation
ALASDAIR I FROSTICUS
Region: The Dreamed Realm
Michael Lascaro
Nationality: Imperial
Region: Dreamed Realm
Refereeing Style: Strong proponent of 'allowing the play to flow'. As a result, has a tendency to let smaller fouls go so long as players stay on their feet or there's a potential advantage. Occasionally incurs the wrath of coaches by whistling back a foul somewhat later than is normal if no advantage develops. Is nonetheless intolerant of violent play, and is quick to show red for elbows, kicks to the head, or dangerous studs-up two-footed lunges.
Restrictions on use: May not be used in Archregimancy matches due to regional connection. Due to ongoing anti-plague restrictions in the Holy Empire, is likely to referee while wearing a bio-hazard suit - or at the very least an anti-germ mask.
ANATHEMATIC REPUBLICS
Region: Hereticia
Beelezebub
Style: Appreciates carnage and bloodthirst. Will let even the most egregious tackles slide. Will call dives very tightly.
Restrictions: Although he would love nothing more than to ref the Archregimancy - Atheistic Right matchup proposed by Arridia, the former would exorcise him and the latter would refuse to accept his authority, leading to a very quick forfeit.
Mammon
Style: More corrupt than even the Capitalizts. Preferred payment is the blood of the innocent. Hand him a dozen virgins and you can - quite literally - get away with murder.
Restrictions: Same as Beelezebub's.
Crowley
Style: Being an angel who did not so much fall as saunter vaguely downwards, Crowley is a very minor devil in the system. He is keen on football, and applies the rules as they were intended. He will, however, create fields of low-grade evil by making the odd call designed expressly to exasperate as many people as possible.
Restrictions: Same as the other two.
THE ARCHREGIMANCY
Region: The Dreamed Realm
Fr. Damian the Disciplinarian
Nationality: Archregimanian
Refereeing Style: Strict disciplinarian who nonetheless places great importance on fairness; also known to emphasise the importance of intent over final consequence when handing out sanctions. Has been known to withhold cards from players who immediately confess and genuinely repent of their behaviour. Note, however, that he can always spot a fake confession. Places little faith in 'newfangled' refereeing colours of yellow and red, and will always insist on wearing black.
Restrictions on use: While known for his evenhandedness, international authorities are reluctant to use Fr. Damien as a referee for overtly atheistic nations such as Atheistic Right.
ARIDDIA
Region: Uhuhland
Sonia Sögard
Nationality: Ariddian
Refereeing style: Strict would be putting it mildly. While she may go lightly on clearly accidental fouls, Sögard applies the rules firmly when it comes to holding a player back by the shirt, and other "mild" fouls. She will systematically hand out yellow and red cards when the rules stipulate it and she deems the foul to have been deliberate or the result of reckless behaviour. Expect red cards and penalty kicks in circumstances when other referees would be more lenient. Says Sögard: "Rules on fair play exist for a reason. I'm going to make sure players abide by them".
Restrictions on use: As Ariddia is a communist nation, Sögard will probably not be called upon for matches between communist and non-communist countries.
Charlie Nguyen
Nationality: Ariddian
Refereeing style: A friendly-looking referee, who will calmly explain his decisions to players, and will smile pleasantly even while handing out a yellow card. He is usually far less strict that Sögard, but, like her, will come down hard on behaviour he deems contrary to the spirit of "fair play".
Restrictions on use: As above.
BAZALONIA
Region: Atlantian Oceania
David Dre
Bazalonian
Ref Style: A reasonably relaxed referee calls more on deemed intent than actual results. This goes throughout his decision making even when players challenge his decisions.
Harry Ford
Bazalonian
Ref Style: A total authoritarian and comes down with full force on any in-fraction. Is a bit prone to awarding fouls when players actually take a dive. Any player that attempts to challenge his decisions are dealt with without mercy.
BEDISTAN
Region: Atlantian Oceania
Roy Donahue
Nationality: Bedistani
Hometown: Griffin, Spalding, (West) Bedistan
Style: Relatively laid-back, not likely to call fouls that aren't obvious. Also fairly lenient with respect to cards, only pulling them out in clear-cut cases. Dissent will typically result in a warning, and he will produce red cards only in the case of particularly violent fouls.
Restrictions: None
Fransisko Viiärejo
Nationality: Tingitanan (naturalized Bedistani citizen after fall of Tingitana)
Hometown: Kabode, Fargama, (East) Bedistan
Style: A militant Tingitanan anarchist who tends to be strongly biased in favor of attacking play. Calls of fouls on the defense will be numerous, annoyingly so at times. Extremely inconsistent in producing cards, though they are more likely for the more defensive team in a matchup. Does not tolerate dissent at all, and has been known to give straight reds for it.
Restrictions: Should not be used in matches involving anarchist nations (unless their opponents are also anarchists).
COMMERCE HEIGHTS
Region: Atlantian Oceania
손석상 (Son Sūg-saŋ)
Nation: Unified Capitalizt States
Football association: 자본가는 스포츠 연맹을 (Jabonganīn Sīpoçī ʼYūnmāŋʼīl)
Region: Atlantian Oceania
Refereeing style: Normally quite strict—in the 101 CE season of the 자스연 리그 (Jasīʼyūn Ligī), he handed out one or more red cards in nearly 50% of his matches. Is open to bribes of any kind that will retain a sufficient value for the full 90 minutes. But if you do pay in totally inflated yen, be very careful if the match goes to extra time.
Eugène Desnoyer
Nation: Unified Capitalizt States
Football association: Capitalizt SLANI
Refereeing style: A model Takilan—will let most minor infractions slide if they benefit the offense. However, when he does make a call against the attacking side, he will settle for nothing less than gold, silver, or platinum.
CUATION
Region: South Pacific
Don Manik
Nationality: Cuation
Hometown: Abdually in Okayma Province
Refereeing Style: Wears black if he can, he is rather weak, only really reaching for the red if insulted or if he has been paid to do it. Allows play to flow, only blowing up for the worst fouls as he is rather used to the hard Cuation league where broken legs are often seen. Does not really understand the offside rule.
He is also corrupt, he can be bribed to "help" a nation.
Restrictions on use: Not used often due to rumors of corruption and his lack of understanding of the offside rule means he is never used as a linesman.
ELVES SECURITY FORCES
Region: The YoungWorld
Patricia Jones
Nationality: ESF Elf
Refereeing Style: Moderately relaxed, often will issue two or three warnings before cards. When the game starts to get out of hand though, is quick to reach for them.
Restrictions: May not ref in the Marauders group or Group 1.
Damien Portsmouth
Nationality: ESF Elf
Refereeing Style: Strict, but only when needed to. Allows the flow of the game to dictate whether cards are needed or not, and tends play the advantage rule.
Restrictions: May not ref in the Marauders group or in games with large rank gaps.
FORT EUROPE
Region: The YoungWorld
Dan Stunt
Nationality: Fort Europian
Refereeing Style: Quite Strict. Dan will not tolerate any talking back to from the players no matter how much of a star they are. Usually gives the advantage to the attacking player.
Restrictions: May not ref in the Marauders group or Group 15.
IANSISLE
Region: NPIG
James Edgemoor
Nationality: Iansislean (Shieldian)
Hometown: St. Annes-in-the-Heath, Pentonshire
Style: Although he is moderately strict and quick to pull out the yellow card (if somewhat more hesitant on the red), Edgemoor is getting older. With failing eyesight and being not as quick to follow the play as he was in his younger days, Edgemoor misses fouls on an increasingly frequent basis. Nonetheless, his record of rock-solid ethics in the Iansislean leagues, which are constantly under assault by gambling, bribery, and other scandals has established him as a 'pillar of the Shieldian notion of good sportsmanship and fair-play.'
Restrictions: Despite this glowing endorsement, Edgemoor (like every red-blooded Shieldian) should be kept away from any match involving or affecting Audioslavia. Also, Edgemoor (despite the revolutionary Republic's emphasis on a secular, tolerant Iansisle) is a man of strongly-held religious convictions and should perhaps be kept away from a certain Dreamed Realm side which he refers to as a 'horrid nest of schismatics.'
JERUSELEM
Region: Greater Prussia
Aran Massaid
Nationality: Jeruselemite
Hometown: Beersheba
Refereeing Style: Quite sort of referee. Not the sort to blow tje whistle all game for fun but prefers to allow players to make a game flow unless they start committing fouls excessively. Will let a few fouls go but if you push your luck, he will act. He yellow-cards divers and simulators very harshly, so don't go rolling around like little girl and crying if it's not real.
Restrictions on use: Not for teams who enjoy acting, or else there won't be any team on the pitch. He can't stand people pleading for penalties so don't ask.
LEGALESE
Region: Atlantian Oceania
James Hundley
Nationality: Legalite
Refereeing Style:[/B] Very strict. In addition to his duties as an international referee, Hundley is the top referee trainer in Legalese. If a call is to be made per the book, he'll make it. However, if advantage is to be called, he'll call it. Hundley rarely speaks to anyone else on the field, save his assistants, during the match, and will bring out the cards quickly on any sign of dissent.
Restrictions on use: As an Alpha grade, Hundley is suitable for any international match. As a Legalite, he would never be assigned to any matches involving the Bekkside nations (Starblaydia, TLC, Hockey Canada, and Legalese, etc.), nor any match with Casari or Sarzonia. Especially not Sarzonia.
Vincento Chilaeno
Nationality: Legalite
Refereeing Style: Despite his age, Chilaeno never misses a thing on the field. However, he is more likely to let the game flow, using the whistle and his cards only when the game starts to get more out of control. He's very willing to talk to those on the field, and is usually good at calming a player down before things get out of hand.
Restrictions on Use: See above.
Brian Reach
Nationality: Legalite
Refereeing Style: Very much a by-the-book official, but has lightened up somewhat, after a few negative experiences. Very formal and knowledgable in his mechanics, and well-versed in refereeing theory. Definitely not one to argue with on the field, for not only will he win the argument, but it could end the day for the dissenter. Definitely on a fast track to join Hundley and Chilaeno as an Alpha grade.
Restrictions on use: In addition to the obvious regional restrictions noted above, it should be noted that Reach is more likely to be used as an assistant ref, or a 4th official. If used as a referee, note that he's inexperienced at the international level.
LIVERPOOL ENGLAND
Region: The Heartland
Jeff Allan
Age: 24, but already an established referee.
Nationality: Liverpool England
"Biggest game refereed?": North Fence Pushing over Hungry Palls in season 2143 at home.
Style: Card-flasher. Averages 5.04 yellow and 0.18 red cards a game. Very strict, will not tolerate much but gives leeway for player expression.
Restrictions: None.
MAGNUS VALERIUS
Region: Kuric and Gedonian Continents
Iakov Edgaarov
Nationality: Valerian
Hometown: Iokosia-upon-Vedus, Valeria State, Magnus Valerius
Style: Edgaarov is rather strict on the teams, and he is very familiar in pulling out the yellow card. Despite this fact, Edgaarov often is hesitant before drawing out the red card or booking two yellow offenses on a single player; he often gives a couple of warnings before he has to come to this point. Young and aggressive, Edgaarov tends to support the attacking side and calls more fouls on the defending players. Lastly, Edgaarov is fair in his dealings and does not place any team biases on his decisions, although sometimes he may be quick to call a foul that would be in favor of the Valerian Boyars.
Restrictions: Edgaarov adamantly refuses to referee in a game where the "horrid and bloodsucking Gull Flag revolutionaries" of Iansisle are playing. Edgaarov also dislikes "crowded, smelly" big cities after having a rather bad experience in Isangrad, and any city with a population of 20 million+ are off-limits (with the exception, of course, being Isangrad, the capital of Magnus Valerius despite his disdain for that city).
MILCHAMA
Region: Atlantian Oceania
Yaniv Tonin
Refereeing Style: Believes in the idea of "Let the damn kids play!" and referees like that letting a lot of grabbing and clutching going on. However if he does call a foul a lot of the time a card will come out.
Restrictions on use: Will not face all other AO nations and any of Milchama's rivals (NMS, TLC, (which he couldn't face anyway), and Collonie) or anybody in Milchama's group as he will be quite biased.
Yussi Catonin
Refereeing Style: Very inconsistent from game to game.
Restrictions: All other AO nations and Raging Penguins as he has nightmares about them for some reason.
Wilt Millark
Refereeing style: Very favored toward attacking football and therefore is likely to call a lot more fouls on the defense than on the offense.
Restrictions: All other AO nations and all Karelan nations as he will call many fouls against them.
NEW MONTREAL STATES
Region: The Kingdom of the Midlands
Yann Girouard
Style: Prefers to let the match flow, but will step in quickly if things seem to get out of hand. Brooks no dissent; backtalk will get you sent off fairly quickly, especially if the balktalker is obviously at fault.
Restrictions: Should not referee against Milchama.
Sgt. (ret.) Keith Pierce
Style: Military demeanor on and off the field. Calls game completely "by the book." No hesistation in sending players off - one famous Dorion - Angebourg match ended as a 7v8.
Restrictions: Having been a part of the spec ops force sent to play Atheistic Right in lieu of the regular side, Pierce has developed an abiding dislike of them and should not be permitted within 300 m of a member of the AR side.
OLIVERRY
Region: Atlantian Oceania
Victor Lepage
Nationality: Oliverrian
Hometown: Saint-François, Sud-Françie
Style: Will call every move not favourable for the offence. He is very permissive when it comes to dives and to fake injuries.
Restrictions: Never put him in a game implying Hockey Canada or Starblaydia
Diego Parker
Nationality: Oliverrian
Hometown: Marshalliston, Capitale
Style: Very permissive. Will usually only call the most brutal things. Think of him as an ice hockey-style referee
Hanlit Noulan
Nationality: Oliverrian
Hometown: Eimpreisto, West Limbrogidlia
Style: Will call every little move. This referee even caused a riot in Oliverry after a game was loss by the local team after a penalty, which would usually not be called, has been called.
QAZOX
Region: The Q Continuum
Ian Hal Michaels
Qazox
Tends to favor a tight game, so many offsides and fouls possible. Doesn't card unless player is injured, though.
Kraig Gellar
Qazox
Unless punches are thrown, he won't call it. Tends to allow a wide open game, few offsides will be called.
QUAKMYBUSH
Region: Ze Void
Hubert Tornat
Reffing style: lets alot go, very rarely hands out red or yellow cards. Rarely gives penalty kicks. Calls alot of dangerous plays.
Greg Tuy
Reffing style: very strcit. He was involved in a scandal a couple years back, however he was never found guilty. Very rarely listens to referees assitants, misses alot of offsides.
RAGING PENGUINS
Region: Lancre
Ronny Scragger
Nationality: Raging Penguinian
Hometown: Obskurious, Justtundra Plains
Style: Will not only attend every match wearing top-of-the-line body armor, but will usually have a security retinue. Will make calls if he feels that not enough penalties have been commited, and will often wonder why the crowd is outraged after a bone-breaking tackle is left unpunished. Very harsh when it comes to out-of-bounds calls, however, and will often call balls which barely touch the outside line.
Restrictions: Never let him Ref for two very peaceful teams, or for one very violent team and one very peaceful team, as he favors violence. Two violent teams will be treated without bias, however, and he is difficult to bribe, as he is surrounded by security officers 24/7. Don't let him Ref any teams from Lancre, as he will be biased against them. Also, he hates Rejistanians for some reason, and will often make unfair calls upon overly defensive teams on the basis that he suspects that they are in fact Rejistanian.
REJISTANIA
Region: FIFA
Karela Ikaru
Nationality: Rejistanian
Hometown: Na~ovi kali
Age: 39
Style: In terms of strictness, he could be ranked medium. Diving is something, he is not very tolerant with (famous quote: "It's soccer, not dancing!"). As most rejistani referees, he is not very strict about complaining. Even though he might say something like: "Decision's final!" or the like in his rather lacking English, he is not too likely to yellowcard a player for this.
Restrictions: Unlikely to referee FIFA matches, unlikely to referee matches between a karelan and an attacking team.
SARZONIA
Region: Atlantian Oceania
Johan Nurayev
Nationality: Sarzonian
State: Somerset
Refereeing Style: Calls by the book. Known for being card-happy and for having zero tolerance for dissent by players or coaches. Has even issued red cards to supporters in the stands.
Restrictions on use: May not be used in matches against Rejistania.
Mark Ridgeway
Nationality: Sarzonian
State: Benatar
Referering Style: Decisive referee, known for being autocratic. Does not issue many cards, but is known as a hanging ref.
Restrictions: May not be used in matches played by either Bedistan or Starblaydia.
SATIVAVILLE
Region: The Q Continuum
Larry Storch
SativaVille
Legally Blind, so he probably won't call anything at all. A bit crazy also, will award free kicks at random.
SCHIAVONIA
Region: FIFA
Winston Victory
Nationality: Schiavone
Refereeing style: Relaxed. Probably too relaxed. Doesn't actvely make decisions in the game unless a riot seems sure to ensue. If someone wants a free kick and anything vaguely resembling a foul might happen, he'll just let them have it.
Restrictions on use: Probably best used in high scoring encounters or games with unlikely results. Not to be used in Schiavonia's group for reasons of fairness (doesn't want to be accused of being biased in Schiavonia's favour).
Jerome Sivasubramanian
Nationality: Schiavone
Refereeing style: Generous. As in he'll give anything. At least, if there's contact of any sort. Can spot when there's none at all very well. However, the game decends into a non-contact sport when he is in charge. Doesn't give out many cards, though, as "that's not very nice."
Restrictions on use: As above.
SPAAM
Region: The Heartland
Meliora Tink
Nationality: (East) Spaamanian
Refereeing Style: Meliora is currently considered the top referee in Spaam, and is often asked to officiate in international matches. Known for her fair and understanding calls, she tends to not rely on the other officials, and so occasionally overrules a decision. Seems to slightly favour the underdog.
Restrictions On Use: Her ex-husband is Starblaydian. 'Nuff said.
Goran Jolly
Nationality: Spaamanian
Refereeing Style: A strict and strong minded ref, he doesn't put up with any lip from the players, and is not afraid to bring out the yellow card. His calls are always backed up by the other officials though, so arguing is always useless. Has a habit of red-carding coaches.
Restrictions On Use: He refuses to travel to AO.
SYSTEM KARELA
Region: FIFA
Laksu Kynsu
Nationality: System Karelan
Style: He is karelan and does not like goals much. He however does like to disallow goals due to offside positions, fouls or any reason which can be used to keep the score down to 0:0. He is tough if fouls of attackers are in question however a bit more lentient if it comes to fouls of defenders. He fainted as visitor of one match when his son Kansu Kynsu scored.
Limitations: Will not referee System Karela matches as well as matches where more than 5 goals are expected.
VIRGINIA NOVA
Region: The Heartland
Greg Ronnald Durr
Nationality: Virginian
Refereeing style: Old,very old, and knows how to play the game
Restrictions on use: Don't put him up aganst Liverpool England,He hates there guts
VUAM & ISMA
Region: New Cyberia.
Jorge Poll-Ivanov
Nationality : Vuami and Ismian.
Hometown : Ehime, Ehime U.P., Vuam and Isma, New Cyberia.
Style : Card flasher. Loves to get them out of his pocket. However, he might get them out in strange ways, giving straight reds for minor offences, and then only yellows for more serious infringments. Holds the current record of cards in one game when a V&I Duodivie match finished with 23 yellow cards and 7 reds, 3 of which were straight.
Restrictions : Do not use in group 2. Since no other team from New Cyberia RPs in soccer, I won't bother listing other nations in my region.[/
YAFOR 2
Region: A Modern World
Najor Livas
Nationality: Yaforite
Referreeing Style: Generally, Livas is a very good, tight, referee. One thing he cannot stand, however, is diving. If it is an obvious dive, often he gives the player a card. If it is not so obvious, a verbal warning sometimes suffices, but often other players will be booked. In the event that a player argues, he often takes it in his stride, without bookings, but if it deals with a dive, the results are understandable.
Restrictions: None.
Igare Nuelu
Nationality: Yaforite
Referreeing Style: Nuelu is an intelligent referee. However, he has been known to be moderately partisan. If one team is expected to bash another, often he will call many more fouls against the better team, in expectation to level the field. He has remarkable success judging such things as the advantage rule, and his discretion can be very good.
Restrictions: When there is a large ranking gap between the teams.
When writing an RP, feel free to simply pick a referee from the list. But bear a few points in mind:
* A referee will usually not be called upon for a match pitting a nation from their region against a nation from outside their region. Hence, a referee from, say, Bedistan (in the region Atlantian Oceania (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Atlantian_Oceania)) will probably not be called upon for a match between ASMV (also in AO) and Ariddia. Likewise, an Ariddian referee will not be called upon for a match between TnUI and Starblyadia, since Ariddia and TnUI are in the same region.
* Politics, religion, friendly or antagonistic relations between nations akso come into account. A referee from the Anathematic Republics will probably not be asked to arbitrate a match between the Archregimancy and and Atheistic Right (amusing as that could potentially be).
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List of referees by nation
ALASDAIR I FROSTICUS
Region: The Dreamed Realm
Michael Lascaro
Nationality: Imperial
Region: Dreamed Realm
Refereeing Style: Strong proponent of 'allowing the play to flow'. As a result, has a tendency to let smaller fouls go so long as players stay on their feet or there's a potential advantage. Occasionally incurs the wrath of coaches by whistling back a foul somewhat later than is normal if no advantage develops. Is nonetheless intolerant of violent play, and is quick to show red for elbows, kicks to the head, or dangerous studs-up two-footed lunges.
Restrictions on use: May not be used in Archregimancy matches due to regional connection. Due to ongoing anti-plague restrictions in the Holy Empire, is likely to referee while wearing a bio-hazard suit - or at the very least an anti-germ mask.
ANATHEMATIC REPUBLICS
Region: Hereticia
Beelezebub
Style: Appreciates carnage and bloodthirst. Will let even the most egregious tackles slide. Will call dives very tightly.
Restrictions: Although he would love nothing more than to ref the Archregimancy - Atheistic Right matchup proposed by Arridia, the former would exorcise him and the latter would refuse to accept his authority, leading to a very quick forfeit.
Mammon
Style: More corrupt than even the Capitalizts. Preferred payment is the blood of the innocent. Hand him a dozen virgins and you can - quite literally - get away with murder.
Restrictions: Same as Beelezebub's.
Crowley
Style: Being an angel who did not so much fall as saunter vaguely downwards, Crowley is a very minor devil in the system. He is keen on football, and applies the rules as they were intended. He will, however, create fields of low-grade evil by making the odd call designed expressly to exasperate as many people as possible.
Restrictions: Same as the other two.
THE ARCHREGIMANCY
Region: The Dreamed Realm
Fr. Damian the Disciplinarian
Nationality: Archregimanian
Refereeing Style: Strict disciplinarian who nonetheless places great importance on fairness; also known to emphasise the importance of intent over final consequence when handing out sanctions. Has been known to withhold cards from players who immediately confess and genuinely repent of their behaviour. Note, however, that he can always spot a fake confession. Places little faith in 'newfangled' refereeing colours of yellow and red, and will always insist on wearing black.
Restrictions on use: While known for his evenhandedness, international authorities are reluctant to use Fr. Damien as a referee for overtly atheistic nations such as Atheistic Right.
ARIDDIA
Region: Uhuhland
Sonia Sögard
Nationality: Ariddian
Refereeing style: Strict would be putting it mildly. While she may go lightly on clearly accidental fouls, Sögard applies the rules firmly when it comes to holding a player back by the shirt, and other "mild" fouls. She will systematically hand out yellow and red cards when the rules stipulate it and she deems the foul to have been deliberate or the result of reckless behaviour. Expect red cards and penalty kicks in circumstances when other referees would be more lenient. Says Sögard: "Rules on fair play exist for a reason. I'm going to make sure players abide by them".
Restrictions on use: As Ariddia is a communist nation, Sögard will probably not be called upon for matches between communist and non-communist countries.
Charlie Nguyen
Nationality: Ariddian
Refereeing style: A friendly-looking referee, who will calmly explain his decisions to players, and will smile pleasantly even while handing out a yellow card. He is usually far less strict that Sögard, but, like her, will come down hard on behaviour he deems contrary to the spirit of "fair play".
Restrictions on use: As above.
BAZALONIA
Region: Atlantian Oceania
David Dre
Bazalonian
Ref Style: A reasonably relaxed referee calls more on deemed intent than actual results. This goes throughout his decision making even when players challenge his decisions.
Harry Ford
Bazalonian
Ref Style: A total authoritarian and comes down with full force on any in-fraction. Is a bit prone to awarding fouls when players actually take a dive. Any player that attempts to challenge his decisions are dealt with without mercy.
BEDISTAN
Region: Atlantian Oceania
Roy Donahue
Nationality: Bedistani
Hometown: Griffin, Spalding, (West) Bedistan
Style: Relatively laid-back, not likely to call fouls that aren't obvious. Also fairly lenient with respect to cards, only pulling them out in clear-cut cases. Dissent will typically result in a warning, and he will produce red cards only in the case of particularly violent fouls.
Restrictions: None
Fransisko Viiärejo
Nationality: Tingitanan (naturalized Bedistani citizen after fall of Tingitana)
Hometown: Kabode, Fargama, (East) Bedistan
Style: A militant Tingitanan anarchist who tends to be strongly biased in favor of attacking play. Calls of fouls on the defense will be numerous, annoyingly so at times. Extremely inconsistent in producing cards, though they are more likely for the more defensive team in a matchup. Does not tolerate dissent at all, and has been known to give straight reds for it.
Restrictions: Should not be used in matches involving anarchist nations (unless their opponents are also anarchists).
COMMERCE HEIGHTS
Region: Atlantian Oceania
손석상 (Son Sūg-saŋ)
Nation: Unified Capitalizt States
Football association: 자본가는 스포츠 연맹을 (Jabonganīn Sīpoçī ʼYūnmāŋʼīl)
Region: Atlantian Oceania
Refereeing style: Normally quite strict—in the 101 CE season of the 자스연 리그 (Jasīʼyūn Ligī), he handed out one or more red cards in nearly 50% of his matches. Is open to bribes of any kind that will retain a sufficient value for the full 90 minutes. But if you do pay in totally inflated yen, be very careful if the match goes to extra time.
Eugène Desnoyer
Nation: Unified Capitalizt States
Football association: Capitalizt SLANI
Refereeing style: A model Takilan—will let most minor infractions slide if they benefit the offense. However, when he does make a call against the attacking side, he will settle for nothing less than gold, silver, or platinum.
CUATION
Region: South Pacific
Don Manik
Nationality: Cuation
Hometown: Abdually in Okayma Province
Refereeing Style: Wears black if he can, he is rather weak, only really reaching for the red if insulted or if he has been paid to do it. Allows play to flow, only blowing up for the worst fouls as he is rather used to the hard Cuation league where broken legs are often seen. Does not really understand the offside rule.
He is also corrupt, he can be bribed to "help" a nation.
Restrictions on use: Not used often due to rumors of corruption and his lack of understanding of the offside rule means he is never used as a linesman.
ELVES SECURITY FORCES
Region: The YoungWorld
Patricia Jones
Nationality: ESF Elf
Refereeing Style: Moderately relaxed, often will issue two or three warnings before cards. When the game starts to get out of hand though, is quick to reach for them.
Restrictions: May not ref in the Marauders group or Group 1.
Damien Portsmouth
Nationality: ESF Elf
Refereeing Style: Strict, but only when needed to. Allows the flow of the game to dictate whether cards are needed or not, and tends play the advantage rule.
Restrictions: May not ref in the Marauders group or in games with large rank gaps.
FORT EUROPE
Region: The YoungWorld
Dan Stunt
Nationality: Fort Europian
Refereeing Style: Quite Strict. Dan will not tolerate any talking back to from the players no matter how much of a star they are. Usually gives the advantage to the attacking player.
Restrictions: May not ref in the Marauders group or Group 15.
IANSISLE
Region: NPIG
James Edgemoor
Nationality: Iansislean (Shieldian)
Hometown: St. Annes-in-the-Heath, Pentonshire
Style: Although he is moderately strict and quick to pull out the yellow card (if somewhat more hesitant on the red), Edgemoor is getting older. With failing eyesight and being not as quick to follow the play as he was in his younger days, Edgemoor misses fouls on an increasingly frequent basis. Nonetheless, his record of rock-solid ethics in the Iansislean leagues, which are constantly under assault by gambling, bribery, and other scandals has established him as a 'pillar of the Shieldian notion of good sportsmanship and fair-play.'
Restrictions: Despite this glowing endorsement, Edgemoor (like every red-blooded Shieldian) should be kept away from any match involving or affecting Audioslavia. Also, Edgemoor (despite the revolutionary Republic's emphasis on a secular, tolerant Iansisle) is a man of strongly-held religious convictions and should perhaps be kept away from a certain Dreamed Realm side which he refers to as a 'horrid nest of schismatics.'
JERUSELEM
Region: Greater Prussia
Aran Massaid
Nationality: Jeruselemite
Hometown: Beersheba
Refereeing Style: Quite sort of referee. Not the sort to blow tje whistle all game for fun but prefers to allow players to make a game flow unless they start committing fouls excessively. Will let a few fouls go but if you push your luck, he will act. He yellow-cards divers and simulators very harshly, so don't go rolling around like little girl and crying if it's not real.
Restrictions on use: Not for teams who enjoy acting, or else there won't be any team on the pitch. He can't stand people pleading for penalties so don't ask.
LEGALESE
Region: Atlantian Oceania
James Hundley
Nationality: Legalite
Refereeing Style:[/B] Very strict. In addition to his duties as an international referee, Hundley is the top referee trainer in Legalese. If a call is to be made per the book, he'll make it. However, if advantage is to be called, he'll call it. Hundley rarely speaks to anyone else on the field, save his assistants, during the match, and will bring out the cards quickly on any sign of dissent.
Restrictions on use: As an Alpha grade, Hundley is suitable for any international match. As a Legalite, he would never be assigned to any matches involving the Bekkside nations (Starblaydia, TLC, Hockey Canada, and Legalese, etc.), nor any match with Casari or Sarzonia. Especially not Sarzonia.
Vincento Chilaeno
Nationality: Legalite
Refereeing Style: Despite his age, Chilaeno never misses a thing on the field. However, he is more likely to let the game flow, using the whistle and his cards only when the game starts to get more out of control. He's very willing to talk to those on the field, and is usually good at calming a player down before things get out of hand.
Restrictions on Use: See above.
Brian Reach
Nationality: Legalite
Refereeing Style: Very much a by-the-book official, but has lightened up somewhat, after a few negative experiences. Very formal and knowledgable in his mechanics, and well-versed in refereeing theory. Definitely not one to argue with on the field, for not only will he win the argument, but it could end the day for the dissenter. Definitely on a fast track to join Hundley and Chilaeno as an Alpha grade.
Restrictions on use: In addition to the obvious regional restrictions noted above, it should be noted that Reach is more likely to be used as an assistant ref, or a 4th official. If used as a referee, note that he's inexperienced at the international level.
LIVERPOOL ENGLAND
Region: The Heartland
Jeff Allan
Age: 24, but already an established referee.
Nationality: Liverpool England
"Biggest game refereed?": North Fence Pushing over Hungry Palls in season 2143 at home.
Style: Card-flasher. Averages 5.04 yellow and 0.18 red cards a game. Very strict, will not tolerate much but gives leeway for player expression.
Restrictions: None.
MAGNUS VALERIUS
Region: Kuric and Gedonian Continents
Iakov Edgaarov
Nationality: Valerian
Hometown: Iokosia-upon-Vedus, Valeria State, Magnus Valerius
Style: Edgaarov is rather strict on the teams, and he is very familiar in pulling out the yellow card. Despite this fact, Edgaarov often is hesitant before drawing out the red card or booking two yellow offenses on a single player; he often gives a couple of warnings before he has to come to this point. Young and aggressive, Edgaarov tends to support the attacking side and calls more fouls on the defending players. Lastly, Edgaarov is fair in his dealings and does not place any team biases on his decisions, although sometimes he may be quick to call a foul that would be in favor of the Valerian Boyars.
Restrictions: Edgaarov adamantly refuses to referee in a game where the "horrid and bloodsucking Gull Flag revolutionaries" of Iansisle are playing. Edgaarov also dislikes "crowded, smelly" big cities after having a rather bad experience in Isangrad, and any city with a population of 20 million+ are off-limits (with the exception, of course, being Isangrad, the capital of Magnus Valerius despite his disdain for that city).
MILCHAMA
Region: Atlantian Oceania
Yaniv Tonin
Refereeing Style: Believes in the idea of "Let the damn kids play!" and referees like that letting a lot of grabbing and clutching going on. However if he does call a foul a lot of the time a card will come out.
Restrictions on use: Will not face all other AO nations and any of Milchama's rivals (NMS, TLC, (which he couldn't face anyway), and Collonie) or anybody in Milchama's group as he will be quite biased.
Yussi Catonin
Refereeing Style: Very inconsistent from game to game.
Restrictions: All other AO nations and Raging Penguins as he has nightmares about them for some reason.
Wilt Millark
Refereeing style: Very favored toward attacking football and therefore is likely to call a lot more fouls on the defense than on the offense.
Restrictions: All other AO nations and all Karelan nations as he will call many fouls against them.
NEW MONTREAL STATES
Region: The Kingdom of the Midlands
Yann Girouard
Style: Prefers to let the match flow, but will step in quickly if things seem to get out of hand. Brooks no dissent; backtalk will get you sent off fairly quickly, especially if the balktalker is obviously at fault.
Restrictions: Should not referee against Milchama.
Sgt. (ret.) Keith Pierce
Style: Military demeanor on and off the field. Calls game completely "by the book." No hesistation in sending players off - one famous Dorion - Angebourg match ended as a 7v8.
Restrictions: Having been a part of the spec ops force sent to play Atheistic Right in lieu of the regular side, Pierce has developed an abiding dislike of them and should not be permitted within 300 m of a member of the AR side.
OLIVERRY
Region: Atlantian Oceania
Victor Lepage
Nationality: Oliverrian
Hometown: Saint-François, Sud-Françie
Style: Will call every move not favourable for the offence. He is very permissive when it comes to dives and to fake injuries.
Restrictions: Never put him in a game implying Hockey Canada or Starblaydia
Diego Parker
Nationality: Oliverrian
Hometown: Marshalliston, Capitale
Style: Very permissive. Will usually only call the most brutal things. Think of him as an ice hockey-style referee
Hanlit Noulan
Nationality: Oliverrian
Hometown: Eimpreisto, West Limbrogidlia
Style: Will call every little move. This referee even caused a riot in Oliverry after a game was loss by the local team after a penalty, which would usually not be called, has been called.
QAZOX
Region: The Q Continuum
Ian Hal Michaels
Qazox
Tends to favor a tight game, so many offsides and fouls possible. Doesn't card unless player is injured, though.
Kraig Gellar
Qazox
Unless punches are thrown, he won't call it. Tends to allow a wide open game, few offsides will be called.
QUAKMYBUSH
Region: Ze Void
Hubert Tornat
Reffing style: lets alot go, very rarely hands out red or yellow cards. Rarely gives penalty kicks. Calls alot of dangerous plays.
Greg Tuy
Reffing style: very strcit. He was involved in a scandal a couple years back, however he was never found guilty. Very rarely listens to referees assitants, misses alot of offsides.
RAGING PENGUINS
Region: Lancre
Ronny Scragger
Nationality: Raging Penguinian
Hometown: Obskurious, Justtundra Plains
Style: Will not only attend every match wearing top-of-the-line body armor, but will usually have a security retinue. Will make calls if he feels that not enough penalties have been commited, and will often wonder why the crowd is outraged after a bone-breaking tackle is left unpunished. Very harsh when it comes to out-of-bounds calls, however, and will often call balls which barely touch the outside line.
Restrictions: Never let him Ref for two very peaceful teams, or for one very violent team and one very peaceful team, as he favors violence. Two violent teams will be treated without bias, however, and he is difficult to bribe, as he is surrounded by security officers 24/7. Don't let him Ref any teams from Lancre, as he will be biased against them. Also, he hates Rejistanians for some reason, and will often make unfair calls upon overly defensive teams on the basis that he suspects that they are in fact Rejistanian.
REJISTANIA
Region: FIFA
Karela Ikaru
Nationality: Rejistanian
Hometown: Na~ovi kali
Age: 39
Style: In terms of strictness, he could be ranked medium. Diving is something, he is not very tolerant with (famous quote: "It's soccer, not dancing!"). As most rejistani referees, he is not very strict about complaining. Even though he might say something like: "Decision's final!" or the like in his rather lacking English, he is not too likely to yellowcard a player for this.
Restrictions: Unlikely to referee FIFA matches, unlikely to referee matches between a karelan and an attacking team.
SARZONIA
Region: Atlantian Oceania
Johan Nurayev
Nationality: Sarzonian
State: Somerset
Refereeing Style: Calls by the book. Known for being card-happy and for having zero tolerance for dissent by players or coaches. Has even issued red cards to supporters in the stands.
Restrictions on use: May not be used in matches against Rejistania.
Mark Ridgeway
Nationality: Sarzonian
State: Benatar
Referering Style: Decisive referee, known for being autocratic. Does not issue many cards, but is known as a hanging ref.
Restrictions: May not be used in matches played by either Bedistan or Starblaydia.
SATIVAVILLE
Region: The Q Continuum
Larry Storch
SativaVille
Legally Blind, so he probably won't call anything at all. A bit crazy also, will award free kicks at random.
SCHIAVONIA
Region: FIFA
Winston Victory
Nationality: Schiavone
Refereeing style: Relaxed. Probably too relaxed. Doesn't actvely make decisions in the game unless a riot seems sure to ensue. If someone wants a free kick and anything vaguely resembling a foul might happen, he'll just let them have it.
Restrictions on use: Probably best used in high scoring encounters or games with unlikely results. Not to be used in Schiavonia's group for reasons of fairness (doesn't want to be accused of being biased in Schiavonia's favour).
Jerome Sivasubramanian
Nationality: Schiavone
Refereeing style: Generous. As in he'll give anything. At least, if there's contact of any sort. Can spot when there's none at all very well. However, the game decends into a non-contact sport when he is in charge. Doesn't give out many cards, though, as "that's not very nice."
Restrictions on use: As above.
SPAAM
Region: The Heartland
Meliora Tink
Nationality: (East) Spaamanian
Refereeing Style: Meliora is currently considered the top referee in Spaam, and is often asked to officiate in international matches. Known for her fair and understanding calls, she tends to not rely on the other officials, and so occasionally overrules a decision. Seems to slightly favour the underdog.
Restrictions On Use: Her ex-husband is Starblaydian. 'Nuff said.
Goran Jolly
Nationality: Spaamanian
Refereeing Style: A strict and strong minded ref, he doesn't put up with any lip from the players, and is not afraid to bring out the yellow card. His calls are always backed up by the other officials though, so arguing is always useless. Has a habit of red-carding coaches.
Restrictions On Use: He refuses to travel to AO.
SYSTEM KARELA
Region: FIFA
Laksu Kynsu
Nationality: System Karelan
Style: He is karelan and does not like goals much. He however does like to disallow goals due to offside positions, fouls or any reason which can be used to keep the score down to 0:0. He is tough if fouls of attackers are in question however a bit more lentient if it comes to fouls of defenders. He fainted as visitor of one match when his son Kansu Kynsu scored.
Limitations: Will not referee System Karela matches as well as matches where more than 5 goals are expected.
VIRGINIA NOVA
Region: The Heartland
Greg Ronnald Durr
Nationality: Virginian
Refereeing style: Old,very old, and knows how to play the game
Restrictions on use: Don't put him up aganst Liverpool England,He hates there guts
VUAM & ISMA
Region: New Cyberia.
Jorge Poll-Ivanov
Nationality : Vuami and Ismian.
Hometown : Ehime, Ehime U.P., Vuam and Isma, New Cyberia.
Style : Card flasher. Loves to get them out of his pocket. However, he might get them out in strange ways, giving straight reds for minor offences, and then only yellows for more serious infringments. Holds the current record of cards in one game when a V&I Duodivie match finished with 23 yellow cards and 7 reds, 3 of which were straight.
Restrictions : Do not use in group 2. Since no other team from New Cyberia RPs in soccer, I won't bother listing other nations in my region.[/
YAFOR 2
Region: A Modern World
Najor Livas
Nationality: Yaforite
Referreeing Style: Generally, Livas is a very good, tight, referee. One thing he cannot stand, however, is diving. If it is an obvious dive, often he gives the player a card. If it is not so obvious, a verbal warning sometimes suffices, but often other players will be booked. In the event that a player argues, he often takes it in his stride, without bookings, but if it deals with a dive, the results are understandable.
Restrictions: None.
Igare Nuelu
Nationality: Yaforite
Referreeing Style: Nuelu is an intelligent referee. However, he has been known to be moderately partisan. If one team is expected to bash another, often he will call many more fouls against the better team, in expectation to level the field. He has remarkable success judging such things as the advantage rule, and his discretion can be very good.
Restrictions: When there is a large ranking gap between the teams.