I am a Proud father to my daughter.
level 5 football referee,
ground hopper
I have adhd, so can be hyper and distracted easy
MY VIEWS AND OPINIONS ARE MY OWN
I'm fully aware I'm likely to get into trouble for this picture
But the gentleman in the blue coat called me a "fucking idiot" so I turned round and confronted him today
Put on the black kit and you become fair game for abuse, how is this right
Enough is enough
Just had a phone call. Ive lost my job with immediate effect, I am currently on Furlough.
I have administration, customer service and administrative experience, Looking for a new job so any help would be appreciated as i have a family i need to support.
A year ago today about this time, I was being held under section at a mental health hospital, after being detained trying to jump off a bridge.
The photos above are a year later, taken today with my daughter
If you are struggling with mental health please talk.
Things do improve.
Lockdown football heroes
@Ollie_Bayliss
quite simply without ollie we wouldn't know much if anything about what is happening during lockdown for football
@ThomasFeaheny
Another person who has supplied brilliant news about non league football
Had enough now of the abuse referees get.
To see a referee get physically assaulted today is shocking.
Enough is enough it has to end now. Referees are not perfect they do make wrong decisions but in no other line of work or hobby is swearing at someone seen as acceptable.
Delighted to finally be able to announce that myself and my wife Sally are expecting our first baby together
With Baby Roberts due in November
Words cannot express how happy I am and how much I'm looking forward to being a father.
Just want to say a public thank you to
@SteyningTown
.
I was unfortunately taken ill last night during my
@SussexCountyFA
u23 and was taken into hospital. I'm out now and recovering.
Steyning took such great care of me. And made sure I was OK. I cant express enough thanks.
It may of gone unnoticed today but
@rocks1883
invited elderly residents from Elizabeth house in Bognor Regis and Rotherlea in Petworth to today's game.
The residents were given programs ,tea and coffee during the game.
Great to see from an amazing football club.
@Shawhealthcare
massive thank you to everyone who rt and liked my tweet back in June.
i am delighted to say i have a new job, starting monday.
i will always be greatful to everyone who contacted me or responded to the tweet.
I can now start to look forward to the future with my family.
So yesterday I thought my county league season was over.
Today I am shocked stunned and delighted to be appointed as assistant referee for the
@TheSCFL
division 1 play off final.
200 people watching snooker indoors not social distincing
yep that's allowed
150 max tommorow night outside fully social distincing watching
@SelseyFootballC
v
@rocks1883
no thats not allowed
@DCMS
Non league football is dying
#LetFansIn
Massive thank you to
@usportsmouthfc
for allowing me to commentate on the game today. Everyone at the club has been fantastic.
We had over 3000 people watching the live stream today on
@TBTVSport
@JakePompeySmith
thank you for the co commentary today, it was an honour.
I am safe. I promise
i am trying to talk to those i need to to get help.
I do appreciate the messages, i have received,
If you are struggling please please talk to someone, do anything you can to keep safe.
Absolutely lost for words today.
A very kind lady gave me a hand knitted green and white blanket for my daughter Sophie.
She also gave me a note saying thank you for the commentary.
I have no idea who the lady is but it was such a nice gesture.
@rocks1883
Today has been incredible. An absolute honour to provide commentary on the
@YourInstReplay
live stream of
@seafordtownfc
v
@mileoak_fc
The comments i received were so lovely. Big thank you to both clubs for their help, to Louis from YIR and my co commentator Dunston
BREAKING NEWS
Rocks radio will be broadcasting the pre season friendly on Monday between
@SelseyFootballC
and
@rocks1883
A massive thank you to
@SelseyFootballC
for allowing us to do this so fans who cant be at the game can still listen.
Been a few days of long chats and a lot of thinking.
I am going to be staying as Rocks radio lead commentator
@rocks1883
have been amazing to me as a club and I'm looking forward to continuing to help push forward rocks radio.
Result didn't matter last night.
I was back watching
@rocks1883
I was back commentating
I saw people I haven't seen for nearly a year
Genuinely felt emotional last night.
Jan this year I was at my lowest point I've probably ever reached in my life. I didn't have the strength to move although if I had I may not be here now.
Below is a picture from today, me and my daughter.
I'm begging anyone struggling with mental health to reach out to someone
Those that have followed me on here for a while will know I talk about mental health and my struggles with my own mental health.
I've realised how much football plays a part in helping with my own mental health, I come alive during commentary and I honestly feel honoured
Just want to say a massive thank you to everyone that listened in last night to
@South_ParkFC
v
@rocks1883
Quite simply i love what i do and im very lucky to be able to do what i love.
@penalty_pete
is also a brilliant addition to our wonderful media team.
Massive thank you to everyone who has tuned in this season to rocks radio
It's been an incredible season following
@rocks1883
home and away, over 4500 miles travelled.
That's my season finished now,
I had to get a picture with the Sussex senior trophy 😀😀
So my first season as a match official on the
@TheSCFL
has come to an end.
Want to thank each and every fellow referee I've worked with this season, and the clubs for their hospitality.
Also thank you to the appointment secretary for his appointments during the season.
256 listeners for rocks radio tonight.
Totally overwhelmed with that. An amazing night in the commentary box.
A bad night result wise for
@rocks1883
but from a personal view thank you to
@AFCSudbury
who were brilliant hosts.
Amazing hospitality from
@CarshaltonA_FC
and
@JimothyShondell
today.
It's the small things like being offered a hot drink that means a lot.
Was nice being looked after at an away ground.
Thanks so much.
Have to say that
@HaringeyBoroFC
are easily the friendliest club I have come across.
From the chairman to the fans I spoke to after yesterday's game v
@rocks1883
you all did your club proud. I'm looking forward to visiting the only ground on White Hart lane later in the season
Amazing day at
@rocks1883
today.
Took my little girl to see the ground for the first time, when she is a bit older I'll take her to watch a game there.
A week tommorow until my first ever live commentary for a live broadcast.
@YourInstReplay
will be providing the live pictures while ill be providing the commentary of
@seafordtownfc
v
@mileoak_fc
Coverage details to follow in the week.
Just want to say a massive massive thank you to
@SWTFootballClub
for their hospitality today. Being introduced to the club president and invited in for half time refreshments
Easily one of the friendliest clubs I've visited.
Good luck for the rest of your season.
Total class by the
@rocks1883
players today.
Totally outclassed Worthing from start to finish
As for
@BognorRocksFans
So much noise
Never stopped from 20 minutes before the game untill the final whistle
1 DAY TO GO
@usportsmouthfc
host
@Binfieldfc
in the
@fa
vase semi final.
It's behind closed doors so you can only see the game via
@TBTVSport
It's free to watch, the coverage starts from 14.45 tomorrow with myself and
@bedders1999
on commentary.
Link
@BBCSport
Ronaldo
Won six league titles in three different countries, plus he has helped his country win a major tournament.
Yes Messi is gifted and a exceptional talent but he's only played in one league.
Two sides to me today
Spent the morning in daddy mode before heading out to officiate in the
@TheSCFL
What cheers me up after a football game where I've been sworn at and given abuse is a smile from my daughter and her saying daddy.
GROUND 302
The Dovecote Stadium
@ShepshedDynamo
V
@SpaldingUnited
I have finally made it, I have wanted to do this ground for over a year and a half.
I'm now here.
@CPriday
thanks to you and Liam.
@Ollie_Bayliss
We will get to July 12th then it will be sorry we need another four weeks of restrictions, just in time for autumn and flu season. Then the restrictions stay over winter and into next year.
It's all about control.
#EnoughIsEnough
Very productive evening
Meeting about
@rocks1883
media side next season.
Big plans for the club and Rocks radio will be a big part of that.
So excited to get started
Had a very interesting interview with
@Blake1976Rob
today.
He talked about his time at many clubs including
@BurnleyOfficial
@LUFC
and
@officialbantams
Will hopefully have the interview up at some point at the next couple of days
Thanks so much Robbie
Had a really awful day but going along to provide commentary on
@AFCPortchester
has helped my mental health so so much.
Great to see a royals win as well.
Can the people sending stupid abusive tweets to the
@IsthmianLeague
twitter account please stop.
It's run by a volunteer who helps promote amazing work done by other volunteers.
It's not the league's fault those higher up can't make a decision.
It's fa Trophy day for
@rocks1883
as they travel to
@WaltonCasualsFC
Rocks radio will have full live commentary from 14.45
It's free to listen and the link is
I've never seen Pompey in a cup final at Wembley
Yes I don't totally agree with the Checkatrade trophy but any opportunity to see your home town team in a cup final at Wembley has to be taken imo
I understand people's view if they do boycott the final.
@NonLeagueCrowd
@FA
@DCMS
because there is no benefit for the government to allow fans to watch football.
it comes down to money and non league football dosent generate the government any.
#LetFansIn
It's virtual game day for
@hanwelltownfc
in the
@CPriday
virtual FA cup third round.
The Geordies take on the Geordies as
@NUFC
are the visitors.
I will have virtual commentary and build up from 12pm via
@scs_radio
Seen that the
@HorshamFC
manager is complaining about the pitch and general facilities at
@rocks1883
, he has also complained there was no program available.
funny enough there's been no complaints from
@HWFCOfficial
Surely he has better things to worry about.