Neville v Carragher in the Referee Fitness Test! | The Referees Part 1

Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher find out how much physical conditioning is needed to referee in the Premier League by putting themselves up against a team of match officials in the referee fitness test!
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[@ReillyQuizzle]

"Give free kicks; slow the game down." 10/10

[@michaldepes2102]

I use this tactic all the time :D

[@cityslacker6221]

what a closing line. brilliant!

[@adrianruvalcaba2896]

Never really thought about it before. But I have noticed in some games refs giving more free kicks towards the end of the game. Now it makes sense.

[@user-hs5vb6kc9o]

@@adrianruvalcaba2896 Yeah, probably has nothing to do with the teams trying to waste time, starting to give lots of fouls, and taking their time to stand up after a foul. Just the refs wanting to take a breath (in case it´s not clear, sarcasm)

[@joshzulu8444]

@@user-hs5vb6kc9o It's probably a mix of both.

[@jaymarchy3267]

When Gary Nevilles gasping for air he looks like Franck Ribery

[@jonnyparshall4279]

Jay Marchy I’ve been pointing out their similarities for years. Ribéry looks like his older, angrier half brother.

[@tahahadada1936]

Yeah

[@ethanroee]

'The quicker I get to pain the better'. Just shows the mentality instilled at united under ferguson. Proper player, as well as carra at Liverpool.

[@elmerwilber3308]

.

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Referee slow

[@ekjoth]

Let's just hope they don't get excited and actually start refereeing.

[@aaronaujla3723]

Ekjoth Singh yes par ji 🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@majorolliefeingold8846]

I met garynevil

[@scoobydont3191]

Ekjoth Singh imagine carragher reffing a Liverpool vs United game

[@bigstelad]

MajorOllieFeingold don’t care

[@SyndromePossum]

Don't play for Liverpool and Utd if you got no heart. Gaz and Carra never quit. Thats what it takes at that level. Failure is not an option. Quality.

[@blo0ddagger]

true words

[@ass640]

Cringey, but true.

[@leeanders553]

True words

[@thelonesomewanderer8359]

true they might not have been the greatest players of all time but they definitely had 2 of the strongest mentalities

[@Alex-on4fq]

Refuse to believe Jon moss passed this

[@SamAng27]

Add Phil Dowd in that list

[@kadenmccarthy3953]

Alex 😂

[@arsenalfanrichi]

Phil Dowd gets a pass cos he was a top Class ref though.

[@Ellamarss]

@@arsenalfanrichi hes fucking not

[@saadlard342]

For Kante this would be a warm up

[@MrRyderGT]

Saad Lard A warmup? More like a stretch for Kante

[@leoj3788]

Every Football player should be able to complete a beep test

[@telmolicious]

For Eriksen this is a stroll in the park.

[@IamBatman616]

Saad Lard then there is park ji sung

[@AmritpalSingh-yf3bx]

yeah bring him when he is 38,,

[@S-rn6xn]

That bleep test is surely different than the one we did at school? Level 15 and still got time for a breath on the line ? No chance

[@Minimarney]

Ano

[@chriswyles553]

It's a yo yo test. Gives them a recovery zone which you could see marked out by the red and blue cones. Very different test to the bleep test but similarly exhausting. Wouldn't surprise me if these guys were regularly scoring 14 and above on the bleep test.

[@84crich]

I was a county level cross country runner at school and I couldn't get passed level 15 and that was literally sprinting from line to line just catching the beeps each time. Cant be the same distance surely unless carragher n Neville in there 40s are county runner level of fitness

[@UncleM_theCatLady]

I think Bleep test and Yoyo test are two different things. Correct me if I'm wrong but I remember that Yoyo is a litttle longer and slightly more time to rest. At the end of the day, it test the same thing.

[@minhajnizam5090]

@@UncleM_theCatLady i gueds they do the yoyo as the game does slow down from time to time

[@seangreen4502]

Why does Mike Dean always look so chuffed with himself 😂

[@michaeljames1044]

why is there an over weight woman in charge of the fitness test LOOL??? PC strikes again??

[@callumboscoe8685]

Michael James see probably exercises but has mars bars at half time instead of oranges

[@MattyTowcester]

@@michaeljames1044 You do realise weight to height ratio isn't a good indicator of fitness

[@Google_Does_Evil_Now]

@@michaeljames1044 maybe she's good at her job? Why are you against women having jobs?

[@spacejazz6272]

@@michaeljames1044 how do you know she's overweight if you don't know how much she weighs

[@nas4978]

wonder how well Kante would do in a beep test

[@conor459]

NAS well every pro should be able to complete it..

[@reidayy]

Conor Hehir even I can as a 16yo 1st team midfielder

[@duortsasasauhsoj]

Conor Hehir not necessarily. Baring in mind some pros are in their late 30s, some are 15+ stone, and some are goalkeepers

[@conor459]

duortsasasauhsoj goalkeepers maybe not but all out field players at the highest level should be able to..

[@samandleoride1078]

Thori Thoroddsen no one ever has

[@chris52lad]

James milner would walk this so easy the man is a machine.

[@ihsan75y]

he still an active player, so its not hard

[@KatyDylan]

Why am I watching middle aged men do the beep test

[@TheRedDevil-7-]

Me wondering how John moss passed this test 😂😂😂

[@mattybhoy6522]

Hahahaha spot on

[@jayipayi3884]

Eisa Ak Went to the comments section to write exactly that. This was the first comment I saw 😂😂

[@cuck1ngfunt]

You’d be surprised at how many fat people complete marathons

[@fplsupport1251]

Where was he couldn’t se him in any of the pitctures

[@reljasalic3256]

@@fplsupport1251 He was having a lunch.

[@franciscopinho1701]

So you're telling me that Jonathan Moss does this? lmao

[@satttyyyy6902]

Football referees don't get enough credit.

[@billysuleman4941]

That's because except for running like dogs they don't deserve to

[@JDog129753]

you've obviously never been a referee then

[@richardmckevitt]

Qwerty Qwertyson ca

[@tomhadders9511]

Billy Suleman And without them there wouldn't be a game. Don't be a dick

[@SurfingParadise]

bit quiet there billy

[@wecarewecare3802]

You have to love these two. From enemys on the pitch to what seems like good friends.

[@arseneazwan4808]

"just give the free kick so we can slow em down.. " i dont think this was a joke..

[@4400seriesFAN]

It wasn't. Every single referee does this.

[@HomebaseLHR]

Actually it’s a great tactic to take the heat off sometimes. Slow down play, players refocus, everything calms down.

[@Twoyutes74]

This is Amazing. And its interesting to see Carra and Neville's competitiveness and sport pride come out.

[@craigmorgan4338]

Gary Neville gives his heart and soul at absolutely everything same as Carra, two incredible legends of the game they both would die on the sword for their clubs.

[@Reevie97]

Nev literally doesn't shut up does he hahaha

[@no3chris]

cocaine

[@rubengoncalves6540]

I'm a young coach and i like to respect referee's while I'm on the sideline and also serve as an example for my players. After this video i have gained even more respect for the refereeing job and will continue to act responsible on the sideline. Regards to every single hard working referee :)

[@Messiman14]

I've seen the whole special and it's a fantastic watch! Really informative with great conversations.

[@voetbal12]

I thought the first test would be to stand in front of a bunch of people and take abuse.

[@MyVoyce]

Huge respect to refs on this and the other video. A lot more goes in to it than first thought!

[@youngstars4144]

0:37 - 0:57 😂😂😂😂😂 Also, never noticed how spot on Darren Farley's Carragher impression was

[@inaayatkhalifa5878]

Neil Swarbrick absolutely mugged Gary Neville off 😭😂

[@Syko1985]

what did he say? i couldnt make it out.

[@gautamvarier4077]

@@Syko1985 told him it's because he wasn't playing

[@jamesfield1674]

So much banter I LOVE IT!!!

[@shantanubharvirkar7759]

2:25 Gary did not touch his foot in the line..lol

[@shkico4513]

REMAKE

[@MrSing09]

Just watching them run made me sweaty

[@rishabhraghav5280]

It really is a tough job. Damn.

[@alessandrorodrigues3833]

John moss is probably sitting at home at his couch

[@olyharris7284]

Mike Dean barely broke a sweat

[@Daniel-uu9if]

unit

[@sheik3648]

7:29 "Just give freekicks, slow the game down" 😂😂😂

[@daan30]

Listening to Gary breathe like that took me back to my pre-season days.

[@minchutong9296]

quality, you can see the ethic in Carragher and Neville, proper player

[@activesport06]

Who else found this in recommended and thought oh well let's just see

[@Progressive90]

Carragher still has it fitness wise

[@mikeman584]

That was a great insight well done all.

[@sidskysingh]

7:27 'Just give free kicks to slow the game down !!!' Hahaha

[@DaniyalRahman-yc8ip]

gary neville killed it in the sprints ...egging the ref on " come on ref " shows how good he was in peak as a right back bombing forward

[@caitlinmorrisxx9546]

Watching them do that bleed test brings back traumatic memories, I remember only getting onto a four and barely functioning ahaha

[@mell3109]

Very interesting to see them kicking in, it obvious that they lack fitness however the mentality to win and not give in is identical in both players.

[@MelissaAndersonTheFutureLegend]

The 1st time i hear these PL referees' voice.

[@LubuulwaChrisFitness]

we watched this on sky months ago was really awesome

[@eoghanmurphy6508]

ChampionVlogs me 2

[@he-mansfurrytrunks4399]

Great effort on the bleep test. 17 is beast level

[@mansoryO]

i respect their commitment

[@mesmiffo]

'That's cause you weren't playing' 😂

[@anguswong4225]

Good video, can’t wait for the English version

[@bilal00276]

4:12 all the refs are incredibly fit

[@stoikes]

Love seeing Neville start firing up when he was getting a bit down. Winners mentality at its best

[@turalnarimanovv9342]

Great training 😊😊

[@splinter360]

Neil Swaberick. You legend.

[@helmaxmekker8201]

2:24 Gary you need to go back and hit that line!

[@Fisher8515]

"Yea, ya give free kicks to slow the game down" xD

[@Ricardo_Samano]

beep test just brings back terrible middle school memories 😂

[@sctmcg]

Neville was absolutely wiped after the yo-yo test - the will to complete the next stage is what gets you 8 Premier Leagues, 3 FA Cups and 2 Champions Leagues

[@TSungkapalee]

Where is John Moss? I do not think he passes the fitness test.

[@noahsimon9545]

Teerasut Sungkapalee no chance

[@KOOLBOI2006]

he was eating kababs with steve bruce on the sideline cheering the boys on.

[@yusufmesmer9041]

+( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) phil dowd was rumoured to be their

[@foyejahmed4565]

1.3 millions view and just 5 comments.. Damn!

[@TopZet]

Already saw this, was a good program.

[@eoghanmurphy6508]

me 2

[@AbdulMannan-rs1wy]

Where did you find it

[@eoghanmurphy6508]

V S sky sports mix

[@AbdulMannan-rs1wy]

Where did you find it

[@eoghanmurphy6508]

tv

[@X_Online801]

The bleep test haven't seen that since I was in Year 8.. Almost ten years. DAMN!!

[@itsneel2898]

1:48, in the vast savanna of africa, the most common animals are these beautiful gazelles ...

[@JohnSmith-sw6uv]

Good to highlight the effort and all the hard training refs do, they deserve more credit and respect, such an thankless job! In any walk of life if someone verbally abuses you they get sacked or arrested, shouldn't be any different in football

[@Geohillierneo]

Used to love the beep test at school

[@Revster]

Gary Neville and Franck Ribéry should disguise themselves as each other 😂

[@alvinmasli]

That bleep run test is very hell 👍🏼👍🏼

[@LukeyASMR]

haha then end though. "just give more freekicks"

[@isaiaparicio]

I swear when I’m a player sure I can get tired and want water but when I referee, I can run/sprint a whole marathon without water

[@julen2380]

Auto-subtitles are hilarious on this!

[@finnenglishby-allen2053]

When Neil swarbrick parred Neville 😂

[@syidanz6110]

Semi final UCL 2018-2019 - Barcelona vs Liverpool Rip referee..

[@ryanallsopp4930]

Level 15 and half way through I could just about make it to 6 😂

[@jaradoref]

This isn't the bleep test, its the arriet test. It starts at level 7 or 8 and get quicker alot faster than the bleep test does.

[@oscaR95917]

Great insight to what it takes at a fitness level to be a ref. Fair play lads

[@waseem91zH]

oscar kwok u!u in in hbhisbuhubbi u biubuubb!u bubuuubiouu uiububbj b

[@DewDewsDestiny]

0:49 That's gold omg XDXD

[@suconcom2526]

The mental strength!!!!!!

[@kekehilo1169]

Great now all the comments are about there being no comments.

[@parawhat2459]

Gary was definitely cocky at the end but that shows how he puts his mind over body to convince himself to keep going

[@ethanrobertson9788]

How it feels to do the beep test at Uni😂😂😂

[@sufirodger]

‘We’re a team’ and that’s why the former refs NEVER say a bad word against the refereeing of a game.

[@bernardbud]

former valencia manager spotted

[@charlieaar2605]

Love to see how they would get on refereeing a Liverpool and United game

[@MrRhythmicnodding]

I’m in love with Gary Neville, the absolute head on him! Getting stronger 💪

[@aaronbeatts2977]

This is the Yo-yo test its absolutely brutal! Hated it during pre-season.

[@gryphpubg2058]

the yo-yo test has got to be the most brutal thing to ever exist

[@joshuaamberson5266]

Man... the good Ol' Bleep Test.

[@DewDewsDestiny]

0:50 Shoutout to that guy XDXD

[@itsjimsley]

The pacer test lmao

[@Bighoss1101]

brilliant

[@me.rayhan]

Here we are watching how referees play 😂

[@thedarkwhisper2206]

I never thought my amateur rugby fitness training is actually almost the same as PGMOL referee fitness training. I don't mean it in any bad way. Just wanted to say my previous coach did a good job in training us to have great amount of fitness. He used to be a referee too, both in amateur league of rugby and football. Most rugby athlete pro or amateur in my country do play both rugby and football because we appreciate both sport

[@thejudge-kv2jk]

I swear to god the Worms computer game was based on Mike Riley.

[@jked123]

Mike Riley that Cheat!!!!! lmaooo

[@cousinleigh1470]

Jamie takes his jacket of and there’s a Steve Gerrard t shirt on

[@thisIsFunnyLolz]

I’m just wondering Jorginho could pass this test considering he was outrun by a ref

[@norsyarul3554]

Carra played many extra time games during his LFC days while Gary played only fergie time. That explains their fitness level difference.

[@Liamconneely7]

Nor Syarul And who won the most trophies?😂

[@t2udu]

Bro, I don't think you know what fergie time means, let me give you an example to illustrate. Let's say for example manu was tied in extra time, and let's say that extra time was officially 4 min, fergie time is the time manu would actually score the winning goal which in this case would be something like in the 5th minute or so. So by that logic Neville should be the fitter of the 2

[@waseem91zH]

Nor Syarul h h h

[@waseem91zH]

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[@waseem91zH]

liam conneely bhhuujhhbuhh uhbuhiohuYb7buu

[@jw6238]

Mike Dean was pissed off at nev weren’t he 😂

[@gordonferrar7782]

Eye opener

[@robertholding2862]

What did the ref say at 0:48? I couldn't hear him over Neville

[@DimetriKhan]

"That's 'cause you weren't playing."

[@sineadsheahan1148]

Alex Oxlade- Chamberlain is it

[@ColinZeal01]

Harry: Thank you! Funny as fuck!

[@vybhavbadri4002]

He said stop lying

[@hill1975]

He said that's cause you were asleep!!

[@aik321]

Mariner looks really excited when speaking to Carragher, allegiance to Liverpool confirmed

[@wonderfulhumanbeingwithagr6381]

I'm coming from the future to say that this comment didn't age well 😂

[@MahamudHussien]

man like Mike Dean 😂😂😂😂😂

[@MrHowardMoon]

Love the Cities Skylines music, guys :D