THE Hampshire FA have instructed all their referees NOT to take charge of Southampton Tyro League matches until further notice.

The stunning bombshell has been dropped by the county in the wake of a series of communication breakdowns among league clubs and officials.

The Hampshire FA have been concerned for some while that referees are not being told about kick off times and venues being changed.

That has led to match officials turning up for games to be greeted with the sight of empty pitches.

For full story see today's Daily Echo.