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We are incredibly delighted to share the news that Ruebyn Ricardo today becomes the youngest ever Referee from the Black community to be appointed as Match day Referee for a league fixture between Crewe Alexander and Swindon Town age of 25yrs old. Good luck Ruebyn!
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We are delighted to share the news that Farai Hallam will take charge of his first Football League game between Walsall v Doncaster Rovers joining the growing list of Black, Asian and Mixed Heritage Referees in England's top 4 Pro divisions. Good Luck Farai!
#nextgeneration
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Many Congratulations to Sam Allison who took charge of the Championship fixture between Hull City and Preston NE on Saturday 18th February. This is the first time in 15years that a Black Referee has taken charge of a game in The Football Championships Division.
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Congratulations to Sam Allison, appointed as Referee in the FA Youth Challenge Cup Semi-Final between West Ham and Southampton. This is the first time since 2003, a Black Referee has taken charge of a major cup Semi -Final competition following Uriah Rennie FA Trophy Final
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We’re kicking off The Inaugural black, Asian and Mixed Ethnicity Referee support Group conference ⚽️🎊
@FA
@kickitout
#ref
#FIFA22
#football
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"BAMRef welcomes the
appointment of Sam Allison for Sheffield United v Luton
"It is the culmination of years of hard work by BAMref members and we hope to work further with Howard Webb to identify and progress more black officials to the top flight."
Congratulations Sam 👏
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Amazing day at Wembley for our conference with fantastic contributions from our Speakers, Panellists, Mentors and Delegates from every part of UK & Ireland. Change is here and time to RaiseYourGame
@kickitout
@RashpalReferee
@Towno10
@MirrorDarren
@muscleboundref
@GrammyShelley8
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#Changeishere
! FA, PGMOL and BAMREF collaboration to invest and work with 20 of the top talented officials from Black, Asian and Mixed Heritage backgrounds with enhanced coaching and development to improve the diversity in refereeing. BAMREF welcomes CORE X
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Delighted to be introducing the newest group match officials age range 14-45. Diversity in refereeing requires positive action by direct intervention into underrepresented Communities. We need to create opportunities,invest and support the talent. Good luck all on your journey.
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The last Black person to Referee on the Premier League retired in 2008...Yes over 14 years ago! However in the last 30 days, there has been some notable appointments by the PGMOL. We celebrate the achievements of both trailblazing colleagues and wish them continued success.
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Historic Referee Recruitment event at Luton. First ever Black, Asian and Mixed Heritage targeted recruitment event collaboration FA, PGMOL, County FA and community leaders with BAMREF in attendance. Over 110 in attendance from diverse communities living in Luton.
#changeishere
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We are delighted to announce Rashpal Shergill has joined the BAMREF Team as our Community Engagement Officer.
Rashpal brings a wealth of experience and we are excited to grow and develop our relationships within the communities.
Welcome to the family Rashpal 🙂
#BAMREF
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Sam Allison has been awarded the Kings Fire Service Medal (KFSM)
Congratulations Sam, from all the BAMREF Members & Team
👏 🎖️👏
#NewYearsHonours
#NewYearsHonoursList
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@FA_PGMOL
has made a huge statement of intent by appointing Sam Allison & Rebecca Welsh to the
#PremierLeague
This is a significant step forward in the pursuit of having a more diverse and fair representation throughout
#football
and match officiating.
#change
#progress
👏👏
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BAMREF's Darren Lewis having an honest and open discussion with Howard Webb at our conference this Sunday. Like Darren, BAMREF look forward to working closely with Howard and his team. There is renewed Optimism in the referees we represent.
Talking to referees chief Howard Webb for
@dailymirror
I have faith for the first time that Black referees will get more of a chance in English football. He gets it. Akil Howson (the 1st Black official in the Premier League in 15 years) is just the start.
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A great evening in the community at Craven Cottage
@FulhamFC
with inspirational officials Farai Hallam and Emily Heaslip to promote the benefits of refereeing and inspire the next generation to start their journeys.
#changeishere
@FA_PGMOL
@kickitout
@FARefereeing
@MirrorDarren
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BAMREF and Kick It Out will be hosting their annual Referee Conference for Black, Asian and Mixed Heritage officials at Wembley on 23 July.
Join us for a chance to build connections, debate shared challenges, contribute to possible solutions and recognise success.
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We are delighted to extend our sincere congratulations to Corporal Lauren Impey of the Royal Airforce on her historic achievement of becoming the first Woman of Colour to be awarded the UK Armed Forces match official of the year 2023. Lauren officiates on the Women's Super League
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Top Tier Playoff Match Official appointments in the EFL leagues are completed in England. Congrats to all the officials appointed and good luck all. 15 Matches, 81 officials appointed but ONLY 3 (4%) from Black, Asian or Mixed Heritage backgrounds!
#nochangeindiversity
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Good luck to all of our Black and Brown Colleagues officiating in the FA Cup 3rd Round this weekend...
Derby County v Barnsley - Sunny Gill Ref
She Wed v New Utd - Akil Howson AR
Villa v Steve - Bhupps Gill AR
Coven v Wrex Abbas Khan AR
Ipsw Town v Rothham Utd - Aji Ajibola 4th
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Many Congratulations to BAMREF Women's Game Officer on receiving a MBE in the Kings first New Year Honours list for her services to football and charity work. The team know how passionate Jj Roble is about Refereeing and driving inclusion. This recognition is truly deserved.
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We extend our sincere congratulations to the 138 Match Officials including 7 (5%) from Black, Asian and Mixed Heritage Communities taking charge of the 32 FA CUP 4th Round fixtures in both the Men's and Women's competition this weekend. Good Luck to you all!
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Good Luck to Akil Howson,Sam Allison and their colleagues on their season Premier league opening fixture. It's the first time since 2008 (15years) when Uriah Rennie and Joe Ross where two Black officials were appointed to the same Premier league fixture.
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Our very own Vice Chairman is in the middle for this midweek clash! All the best
@muscleboundref
in the
#EFLTrophy
#football
#BHM
#referee
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BAMREF kicked off the summer Referee Youth engagement and education programme joining other fantastic colleagues and Allys
@NatalieCurtis1
@KentFA
@KickOffAt3
@kent_police
@FA_PGMOL
@FARefereeing
connecting Youth to refereeing is future proofing the game.
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What an image from last week's fixture with Lauren Impey, the only active Black female referee in the pro game taking charge in the WSL!... 3 teams, 3 captains, 3 inspiring black female role models! Where are are all the Black, Asian and Mixed Heritage Female officials?
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#BAMREF
in the community in collaboration with
@FARefereeing
@FA_PGMOL
Referee recruitment initiative with Birmingham County FA at Villa Park with 36 new enthusiastic, energetic and amazing recruits from
#BAMH
communities starting their refereeing journey.
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We are extremely delighted with the news that BAMREF membership officer Minesh Gupta and Community Lead Rashpal Shergill were both recipients of awards in the Inaugural National Referees Award. Many congratulations to them both.
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Abbas Khan is AR in
#EFL
match between
#doncasterfc
&
#morecombefc
good luck Abbas 🍀
#league2
#football
#matchofficial
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Lauren Impey, Levi Gray, Aaron Ford and Ade Soneye are the first BAME referee team in English footballing history. This is the very essence of progress, we are proud and we stand with you!
#progress
#bhm
#referee
#changeisnow
#bamref
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We are delighted to announce that Dan Meeson FA Head Of Refereeing – completes our fantastic line up of guest speakers. We have also added to the panellist line up including officials currently active in elite divisions of the game.
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PGMOL chief refereeing officer Howard Webb, chief operating officer Dani Every and Kick It Out's Tony Burnett will be among our special guest speakers for the BAMREF Conference for Black, Asian and Mixed Heritage officials at Wembley on 23 July. Register:
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Many congratulations to the 126 officials who received news of promotion to the next level of their refereeing career. We are particularly delighted for 11 colleagues from communities of colour who made up approx 9% of the list.
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Become a referee with
@KentFA
The two day course kicks off Feb 12th @ 6pm! Start your officiating journey here ➡️
Learn about the game ✅
Communication & leadership ✅
Part of a community & team ✅
Membership to
#BAMREF
✅
#makingfooballbetter
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We love an FA Cup Sunday and BAMREF members have some big appointments!
Sunny Gill: Nottingham Forest v Blackpool
Bhups Gill: Luton v Bolton
Sam Allison: Peterborough v Leeds
All the best from
#BAMREF
#FACup
#supersunday
#SundayShare
#pgmol
#kickitout
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We’re delighted to announce that Kick It Out’s Troy Townsend and BAMREF’s Rashpal Shergil will co-host the annual BAMREF Conference for Black, Asian and Mixed Heritage officials at Wembley on 23 July.
News on special guest speakers will be announced soon.
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CoreX Camp 2 is underway @
#loughboroughUniversity
campus. A packed day of networking, mentoring & CPD including an afternoon fitness session.
#BAMREF
#PGMOL
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The PGMOL in collaboration with The FA, have launched
CORE X - a new programme aimed at strengthening the pathway between the grassroots and elite game for match officials from historically under-represented communities.
#progress
#Equality
#pgmol
#thefa
#kickitout
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BAMREF Official statement on the PGMOL & The FA launch of Core X
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@jj_Roble
Congratulations to BAME Referee Support Group Women's Game Secretary for winning Football Blacklist award. Well deserved for your continued drive for fair representation in the Women's game.
@FootieBlackList
- Thank you for your recognition.
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The next generation of Black and Brown officials bi-monthly CPD meeting online with their Referee coaches in Mike Riley & Mick Russell, PGMOL
Programme Manager Arran Williams and supported by BAMREF Vice Chair Aji Ajibola
#COREX
#NEXTGENERAENATIONS
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BAMREF's Rashpal Shergill and Juliette Joseph will be a hosting a workshop, ‘No Referee No Game’ on International Women’s Day at St Georges park. key themes will include recruitment, representation & retention
#BAMREF
#InternationalWomensDay2024
#WomensDay
#drivediversity
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Less than an hour to KO. We wish Sam all the best from the
#BAMREF
team. Thanks to our partners at
#kickitout
#pgmol
#thefa
we can only forge change and make a better game for all, if we continue to work together.
Good luck Sam, you’ve earned this!!
#skysportsnews
#talksport
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Core X Member & Match official Scott Henry receives mid season promotion!
National League Premier and Premier League 2 (PL2) competitions.
Congratulations from all at BAMREF and all the best on the next challenge 👏
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We are in town 🎉 a few more hours until conference and we are very excited! Still tickets available! Follow the link on our page ⚽️
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Philip Sharp, former English Premier League, FA Cup Final, European Championships, Olympic Games and FIFA World Cup Final Assistant referee, now BAMREF Support Group Special Advicer inviting all Allies to the BAMREF Referee Support Group Referee Conference at Wembley.
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FANTASTIC NEWS! despite the threat of travel disruption, all our Keynote Speakers have confirmed their attendance and we look forward to seeing everyone at conference. Please go to our FB page
@BAMREF
to connect to colleagues who may have space in their cars should you need.
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We can’t wait for this one!
@sunnygillref
in the
#championship
Huddersfield v Watford 3pm kO
#football
#referee
#bamref
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Step 3 & 4 Playoffs are completed in England. 36 Matches, 144 officials appointed. Congratulations to all!
@FARefereeing
@FA_PGMOL
Only 5 (4%) from Black, Asian or Mixed Heritage backgrounds. The UK has 18% representation from these communities!
#wherearetheyinrefereeing
?
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Sam Allison takes charge of West Brom v Southampton Live on
#skysports
now
#BAMREF
#Livesport
#skysportfootball
#EFL
#westbrom
#southampton
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Today history is being made. Alfreton Town v Walsall is a 12.30pm kick-off live on BBC 1
Good luck and we stand with you 🍀
#FACup
#bamref
#kickitout
#pgmol
#football
#changeisnow
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Good luck
@sunnygillref
Sunny takes charge of
#Championship
tie between Leicester & Plymouth
#referee
#footballreferee
#BAMREF
#skysports
#Leicester
#Plymouth
mouth
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Another fantastic event
@arsenal
Emirates by
@KickItOutRYG
with Match Officiating and Administration
@FARefereeing
featuring as a pathway for mentees for the first time. The BAMREF Team were present and grateful for the continued support from
@kickitout
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Sunny Gill takes charge of Middlesbrough v Plymouth!
All the best Sunny
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Many congratulations to the organisers of
@FootieBlackList
and all the winners. It was an incredible experience to see so many good people recognised. We were particularly delighted for Lauren Impey who remains the only Black female referee in the Women's professional Game.
Thank you
@premierleague
🖤
The Football Black List national celebration was a big success and the ongoing partnership with the Premier League is central to that.
Together we are stronger and we look forward to continuing to collaborate to amplify Black excellence!
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#BAMREF
member Ruebyn Ricardo is referee for this
#EFLTrophy
match up! All the best Ruebyn!
#midweekfootball
#sport
#bhm
#referee
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What we are working hard for is becoming our reality, we all need to take these earned opportunities, in this moment and drive forward, setting the blueprint and standards across all football & all sports. This is only the beginning…
#progress
#Equality
#diversity
#change
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Abbas Khan is assistant
#referee
in the
#chapionship
tie between
#Norwich
&
#Preston
#football
#saturday
#skysports
#talksport
#BAMREF
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Step 1&2 Playoff Match Official appointments are completed in England. Congratulations to all!
15 Matches, 60 officials appointed but Only 3 (5%) from Black, Asian or Mixed Heritage backgrounds. The UK has 18% of its population from these communities!
#wherearetheyinrefereeing
?
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#BAMREF
members in action tonight:
#Championship
Sunny Gill | Sunderland v Leicester
Referee
Sam Allison | Hull v Birmingham
4th Official
#NationalleaguePremier
Aji Ajibola | Woking v Kidderminster
Referee
Fadi Mansour | Southend v Wealdstone
AR
🍀
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Good luck to all our officials today! Look out for Harrison Blair & Derrick Laing both officiating in the
#FAChallengeVase
both are members of the FA Core X programme which provides training, guidance and coaching to referees from BAMH backgrounds
#BAMREF
#FA
#pgmol
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Congratulations to BAMREF Women's game lead Jawahir Roble aka J.J on receiving her MBE from HRH Prince of Wales for her services to the game. JJ MBE will be part of the team at Conference on July 23rd at Wembley stadium. Reserve your spot today.
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We are delighted to announce that Mark Bullingham, FA CEO, has now been added to our excellent list of Keynote Speakers. Join us at the BAMREF Conference for Black, Asian and Mixed Heritage officials at Wembley on 23 July.
Register:
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@FA_PGMOL
next Breaking Barriers event will be held at
#molineuxstadium
14th Feb 24
Scan the QR to register for FREE ✅
Great opportunity for existing and interested referees for a great insight into officiating football ☑️
Limited availability! Don’t miss out ✔️
#BAMREF
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Congratulations to BAMREF's very own Darren Lewis on his appointment as President of the SJA. We celebrate you 'El Presidente' as we know you will continue to be the voice of inclusion for the betterment of our Black and Brown Communities in sports and industry.
The Sports Journalists' Association is delighted to announce that Darren Lewis is its new President-elect.
Darren succeeds Patrick Collins, who stepped down in April.
"It's a massive honour to accept such a prestigious role" -
@MirrorDarren
More 👉
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Dan Forbes represented
#BAMREF
at
#PGMOL
Breaking Barriers event
@thisisanfield
catching up with EFL/NL Referee & member Ruebyn Ricardo, new member & L4 referee Daniel Seddik and international Referee
@EmCarney5
another great event with many attendees from levels across the game
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Sky Sports News' Rob Dorsett reports on the FA and PGMOL programme that is aiming to recruit 1,000 referees from under-represented groups within two years.
#SkySport
#skysportsnews
#BAMREF
#pgmol
#thefa
#kickitout
#progress
#referee
#PremierLeague
#EFL
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The BAMREF Support team have been on the road this week with Minesh Gupta,
@muscleboundref
@RashpalReferee
and Ambassador Jarnail Singh promoting Referee to underrepresented Communities.
#refereeingisforall
.
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We are delighted to announce that Darren Lewis will host a Panellists discussion on how we move the dial on inclusion in refereeing. Panel will consist of EDI leads from the Premier league, FA and PGMOL.
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‘When Sam Allison takes charge at Sheffield United on Boxing Day, remember the names of Joel Mannix and Aji Ajibola’…..
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On Sunday
#BAMREF
Representative
@RashpalReferee
supported the
#EssexFA
in there BAMH Referee Course. A huge effort is being made within communities, providing opportunities for minority ethnic groups who otherwise wouldn’t be able to access training.
#pgmol
#theFA
#diversity
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#BAMREF
team taking refereeing into the community in John's
Catholic Comprehensive School, Gravesend, Kent in their Connecting Youth to Refereeing programme with 11 new young persons starting their refereeing journey.
Rashpal, Val & Aji
#community
#CommunityBuilding
#sport
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Fantastic workshop at Premier League offices championed by
#BAMREF
. Tackling challenges in retaining referees from Black, Asian & Mixed Heritage communities. Thanks to Aji, Val, Rashpal, Juliette, Arran, Raj, Peter and Vinny for leading the workshop!
#inclusion
#changemakers
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All the best Sunny, all the team and members
@BAMERef
wish you luck
#football
#referee
#EFL
#championship
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#BAMREF
statement in response to the
#FA
announcement to expand the trial of Body Worn Cameras
#skysportsnews
#talksport
#statement
#equality
#challengeracism
#representation
#kickitout
#pgmol
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Congratulations to our 11 colleagues who received news of their refereeing promotion and best wishes for the rest of the season.
Bilial Moosa
Ade Soneye
Tolu Sangawawa
Taz Alli
Calbert Charles
Ashley Foster
Barrington Ellison
Jad Brieche
Manny Chandwani
Rajab Seruwagi
Imran Khan
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Breaking News! PGMOL and FA launches CORE X Programme for historically under-represented ethnic communities. Match officials will be given access to extra development opportunities to help their performance, enabling them to become future leaders and role models in officiating
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Emmanuel makes his
#EFL
#SkyBetLeagueTwo
debut tonight! The
#BAMREF
team wish you luck for the match between
#stockportCounty
&
#NottsCounty
🍀
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