Dear Football Players,
II would like to take this opportunity to welcome you all to the 2010 Edition of the Spicy 7's in Phuket. For those that do not know me, I have been refereeing at the Thai7s since 2005 and have been coming back with referees ever since. This year Perry and I have brought with us some fresh recruits in the form of experienced referees from Singapore. We hope they will join us on many more occasions in the years to come.
It is great to meet up with so many people that I have met over the years as well making with friends with players from teams that have joined the tournament for. II wish all the participating teams the best of luck for the tournament and I hope you enjoy your time in Thailand.
To all of the Teams participating in the tournament for the first time I am sure you will enjoy your experience both on and off the field. Be sure to attend the tournament opening party and presentation nights, it's a great time to party and enjoy the fantastic nightlife of Phuket and to enjoy a fun weekend of football. I began refereeing in 1989 and have officiated in both Professional and Amateur Leagues across Australia, Europe and South East Asia with my highlight being given the opportunity to referee some of the biggest clubs in the world such as Liverpool, Glasgow Rangers, Ajax, PSV, Feyenoord. Currently I am based in Singapore I live, work and of course referee. I look forward to refereeing all of the participating teams and enjoying a few quiet drinks with you all (send me home if I am partying too hard on the Friday or Saturday Nights as I am sure Tim and Alain will agree).
All the best,
Brad Sargent

Dear Football Players,
I started Referring in 2002 I was fortunate to be selected to go to state tournaments for further development with some of Australia's top Referee's.
Since then I have officiated at various levels from Darwin Womens & Mens Premier league to Under 21's Internationals (Australia v Chile) and also the Arafura Games and Timor Cup.
This year i have been fortunate to be asked
to officiate at the Phuket 7's and am looking forward to seeing some great football and making new friends within the refereeing world.
See you on the Park.
Mark Finestone (Chopper)

Hello everyone, I have start refereeing in 1995 in Singapore till now, and have been in the Management Committee for the Football Referees' Association of Singapore since 1999. 8 years being an Honorary Secretary for FRAS was a privilege and travelling around Europe & Asia getting contact with our fellows referees' is a pleasure to me till now. Will be heading to Germany in 2011 for the FIFA Women World Cup for sure, and will intend the 8th Phuket International Soccer 7s for my first participation as referee.
Rosley