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Gary Telling

@garytelling

Essex County Bowls, Essex football referee, University of Essex alumni. The views on my twitter are my own. FA Mental Health Champion [email protected]

 Essex
Joined July 2009
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Watching @TedLasso for first time and wondered why the 3 lads in the pub never go to the games? Also great that @EllieJaneTaylor is in a few episodes.
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Thanks @BBCiPlayer @BBCSport I have tuned in to watch USA v Paraguay, as live this morning and on the main screen it tells me all the things that happen in the game in huge letters.
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Essex Referees
@EssexRefereesJun 11
🚨 Please note we have limited spaces on our upcoming FA Referee Courses at Broomfield FC and Wickford Town FC. If you're looking to become a referee and attend the FA Referee Course, please email [email protected].
Essex Referees (@EssexReferees) profile pictureEssex Referees
@EssexRefereesJun 2
🎓 FA Referee Courses | Details of our first four FA Referee Courses of the season have been confirmed! For further details and how to book, please email [email protected].
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Come on @footballontnt @tntsports Southend United won on penalties at Wembley in 2015!! That is definitely a win at Wembley #fatrophy
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@HotpointUK Another top ruined by your washing machine. The company that we brought it from say it is not their problem. I will advise people not to buy this product.
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Ruined an expensive football shirt. This about the 5th item it has ruined. Do not buy this washing machine.
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I love @DFletcherSport commentary but stop saying the challenge was RECKLESS. reckless is a yellow card offence. Come and do a referee course to aid the commentary.
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A panenka pen in last kick of the game in AFCON final!! Madness. #AFCON
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Watching Game of Wool final and @TomDaley1994 is a decent host. He has not looked out of place at all. @Channel4
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The FA
@FA14 Dec 2025
As families and friends come together to mark Hanukkah, for what is usually a period of joyful celebration, our thoughts are with the Jewish community at this difficult time.
As families and friends come together to mark Hanukkah, for what is usually a period of joyful celebration, our thoughts are with the Jewish community at this difficult time.

ALT As families and friends come together to mark Hanukkah, for what is usually a period of joyful celebration, our thoughts are with the Jewish community at this difficult time.

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Watching @sarajcox during Day 5 of her Northern Marathon Challenge and the pain she looks in shows how strong she was to get through it. Well done Sara.
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Someone is always there to support referees. It can be hard out there and sometimes on your own on the pitch. But after, there is always someone to listen. #WorldMentalHealthDay
FA Refereeing (@FARefereeing) profile pictureFA Refereeing@FARefereeing10 Oct 2025
#WorldMentalHealthDay
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#WorldMentalHealthDay
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Referees are human too. We do it because we love the game. Sometimes we may see an incident differently. There is no need for the amount of abuse we receive. I salute every ref that goes out and gives it a go.
Pro Ref (@prorefofficial) profile picturePro Ref
@prorefofficial10 Oct 2025
Behind the whistle, support is always there. From a team of dedicated psychologists to trained Mental Health Champions, our officials have access to the right resources at the right time. This #WorldMentalHealthDay we’re also working with @MindCharity, ensuring that no mind is left behind.
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This is so true. I hope some parents read this to understand it better
Tom Bennett OBE (@tombennett71) profile pictureTom Bennett OBE
@tombennett7114 May 2025
You sit in the back of a taxi. You’re supposed to put on your seat belt, but you forget. But the car doesn’t. It beeps and beeps to remind you. Even if you ignore it, it beeps away until you get fed up and put the belt on to stop it. The beep is both a signal and a deterrent and a penalty. This is how mild, inescapable sanctions in school. They nudge you gently into the behaviour you need to succeed. Certainty, not severity. This is not ‘just like prison’. This is how we use extrinsic motivators to build intrinsic motivation. And if you think even car seatbelt beeps are oppressive, then your fragility will render you incapable of navigating the real world.
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24 new referees ready to go out and learn on the job. Great to be part of their journey to develop them over last 2 days and all a pleasure on the course. Good luck all. @EssexReferees @FARefereeing
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I thought @EllieJaneTaylor could not be anymore attractive, then she talks football on #pointless
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Lovely to chat with @d1versity3 before kick off and chat football and reffing at the Hall. Also to give congrats on his award for the Vlog. Maybe we will do one on camera one week?
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Apologies to @rubycurrie for flagging him offside on 2 occasions today, but it was all for a very good cause. Raising money in Match for Micky for @SUEPAssoc
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Will be an official on this game and looking forward to it again.
Southend United Ex-Players Association (@SUEPAssoc) profile pictureSouthend United Ex-Players Association@SUEPAssoc18 Oct 2024
A big thanks to Nairnsey Fisher & Lewis for taking up four of our Match for Micky shirts. Some still remain available - £60 each, signed by the player that wears it on Sunday. Just email us at [email protected] if you are interested.
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Mind
@MindCharity10 Oct 2024
It’s #WorldMentalHealthDay 🌍 Take that first step to getting help. Save and share this post and help us make sure there’s no mind left behind. You could also try 👇 @PAPYRUS_Charity Hopeline: 0800 068 4141 Text SHOUT 85258 @GiveUsAShout @samaritans @theCALMzone @TheMixUK
A social media post with a light teal background, sharing mental health support contacts for World Mental Health Day. At the top, there is text in bold blue font that reads, "If you need to chat this World Mental Health Day." Below, the image lists several organizations and their helplines: Mind: Phone number: 0300 102 1234 Open: 9am-6pm weekdays Samaritans: Phone number: 116 123 Available: Always open Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM): Phone number: 0800 58 58 58 Open: 5pm-midnight C.A.L.L. (for people in Wales): Phone number: 0800 132 737 Available: Always open The Mix (for people under 25): Text service: Text THEMIX to 85258 Available: Always open At the bottom of the post, there is a reminder to "Share and save this post" accompanied by small icons of a share arrow and a bookmark symbol.

ALT A social media post with a light teal background, sharing mental health support contacts for World Mental Health Day. At the top, there is text in bold blue font that reads, "If you need to chat this World Mental Health Day." Below, the image lists several organizations and their helplines: Mind: Phone number: 0300 102 1234 Open: 9am-6pm weekdays Samaritans: Phone number: 116 123 Available: Always open Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM): Phone number: 0800 58 58 58 Open: 5pm-midnight C.A.L.L. (for people in Wales): Phone number: 0800 132 737 Available: Always open The Mix (for people under 25): Text service: Text THEMIX to 85258 Available: Always open At the bottom of the post, there is a reminder to "Share and save this post" accompanied by small icons of a share arrow and a bookmark symbol.

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