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1. 1. Part two: So they think it's all Rover!

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 16 February 2005 PETER Spencer, the Manchester Evening News Sports Editor, decided to see for himself just what it's like being a referee. With the co-operation of the Manchester Referees' Association, he enlisted on an FA course. Here is the second installment of his experiences on the course at Failsworth Sports College.

2. 2. Part seven: Dopey meets Snow White

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 22 February 2005 IN the latest instalment of his series on learning to be a referee, M.E.N. Sports Editor Peter Spencer discovers how the man in the middle uses humour to keep order - and takes charge of his second game.

3. 3. Part five: Be prepared is the ref's motto

   Manchester Evening News, Saturday 19 February 2005 PETER Spencer, the Manchester Evening News Sports Editor has now completed his course hoping to become a Grade 9 referee. He's now taken his written and oral exams and amazingly passed with flying colours.

4. 4. Referee assessor's report

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 21 February 2005 WHAT the Referee's Assessor thought of Peter Spencer's performance.

5. 5. Part three: Honesty the real trump card

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 17 February 2005 PETER Spencer continues his report on how to qualify as a referee. He's been to his third lesson at Failsworth Sports College where the big issue was interpretation of soccer's most controversial law...offside.

6. 6. Part four: The direct or indirect quiz

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 18 February 2005 M.E.N. SPORTS Editor, Peter Spencer, is learning to be a referee to find out for himself what it is like to be the "man in the middle" with few friends. In part four of this fascinating series he reports on his final lesson at Failsworth Sports College before his two exams, which will determine whether he makes it as a qualified Grade 9 referee.

7. 7. O'Neill is City's number one target

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 11 March 2005 MARTIN O'Neill is Manchester City's number one target to replace departed Kevin Keegan, writes Peter Spencer.

8. 8. Part six: My £12 of hassle

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 21 February 2005 M.E.N Sports Editor Peter Spencer learns to be a referee. In today's part, he takes to the field for his first game.

9. 9. BBC North West sports awards

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 29 November 2005 THE BBC North West sports awards brought together some of the best regional talent from football, rugby, boxing, cricket, swimming and horse racing. All-rounder Andrew Flintoff won the Sports Personality of the Year award at the glittering ceremony.

10. 10. How Reds grabbed M.E.N deal

    Manchester Evening News, Thursday 03 February 2005 SALFORD City Reds revealed some effective new tactics during talks over a new sponsorship deal with the Manchester Evening News this week.

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