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Joined July 2011
Starting this weekend, The @FA will begin to trial the use of referee bodycams across 4 adult #GrassrootsFootball leagues in England before the end of the season, to explore whether the use improves respect towards referees in the grassroots game.
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We're pleased to confirm that from the 2021-22 season, match officials operating from within the @BarclaysFAWSL and @FAWomensChamp will transfer to the Professional Game Match Officials (PGMOL). 👇.
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English Referee team to take charge of the UEFA Youth League Final, Benfica vs Real Madrid ⚽️. Chris Kavanagh’s team are the first English team to officiate this final and Sian Massey-Ellis, the first female to officiate it ever! 🙌. Hear from the team 👇.
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Rebecca Welch will become first female to referee in the EFL on Easter Monday 👊.
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The FA Referees Department is pleased to confirm the launch of its first-ever FA Refereeing Podcast! 🎙️. Hosted monthly by Chay Hathway (Technical and Development Support Officer)… it’s all #OnTheCards. Tomorrow, we reveal the guest for Episode 1 👀
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REFEREES RETURNING TO FOOTBALL. Referee Specific guidance for restarting football will be landing in Referees inboxes now 📧. Most importantly, you should only return to football when it is right for you to do so. Everyone’s health, wellbeing and safety are the priorities
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First Female Referee Appointed to an EFL Match ✅.First Female Referee Promoted to the EFL ✅.Rebecca Welch continues to break barriers 👊. ➡️Follow @FA_PGMOL to find out the full list of promotions in the professional game.
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PROMOTIONS 📈 | Congratulations to all the #referees across the country who have earned promotions!. 👏👏👏👏. Thoroughly deserved! 🎊
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Enough is enough. We all have a part to play to stamp abuse out. ⛔️. Now's the time to show your Ref respect and keep the game beautiful. ⚽️. #RespectTheRef
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We held our New Level 4 Development Day at St George's Park on Sunday! ⚽. We had 66 people in attendance taking part in practical, technical and Laws of the Game assessments to help prepare for appointments at Step 5 and 6.
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We are pleased to confirm the match official appointments for Sunday's @ContiUK League Cup Final between @ChelseaFCW and @bristolcitywfc 👇. Referee: Abi Byrne .Assistant Referees: Emily Carney & Jack Clench.4th Official: Kirsty Dowle .Reserve Assistant: Jack Bloxham
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Mid-Season Promotions ⏫. Congratulations to the match officials promoted! 👏. To those who missed out, keep pushing and remember you will have another opportunity at the end of the season 💪. 🧵⬇️.
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LAWS OF THE GAME ⚽ | Can you identify the correct answer?. The answer will be revealed later today!
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World cup call up for Birkett 🌏🏆⚽. Congratulations to FIFA Futsal Referee Marc Birkett who has been selected as part of the long list for FIFA Futsal World Cup Lithuania 2021
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Mid-Season Promotions ⏫. Congratulations to the match officials promoted! 👏
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Yesterday we welcomed just under 100 new Level 4 #Referees to Warwick for a training day! 🙌. Sessions included penalty area decision making, assistant refereeing and speed, agility and dynamic movement. 🌪
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“A female referee on the TV. That’s incredibly inspiring”. 🆙 72% increase in female referees since 2016. ⚽️ An ever increasing number of female referees taking charge of WSL games, 63% for season 2019/20. 9️⃣ 4 female referees and 5 females assistant referees on the FIFA list
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A night when football is put in to perspective. Our support and best wishes are with Christian Eriksen, his family and teammates. Credit to Anthony and his team for the part they played.
Following the medical emergency involving Denmark’s player Christian Eriksen, a crisis meeting has taken place with both teams and match officials and further information will be communicated at 19:45 CET. The player has been transferred to the hospital and has been stabilised.
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THANK YOU | Thank you to all the match officials who have taken part in an #EmiratesFACup game this season. From the Extra Preliminary Round to today's match at Wembley. 🏆🏟. The Final can only happen because of YOUR contribution throughout the season.
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Have you heard 👀. Anthony Taylor and team will take charge of UEFA Nations League Final 🇪🇸 Spain vs France 🇫🇷 on Sunday. Read more here 👉
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🚨 @EURO2020 Appointments!. Saturday 19th June 2021, appointments for both of England's refereeing teams ⚽️. 2pm 🇭🇺 vs 🇫🇷. 5pm 🇵🇹 vs 🇩🇪
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"Is that what I think it is?" 🤔. "That, over there?" 👈. "Yeah, that over there. " 🤨. "Oh yes it is, the weekend is here" 😃. Enjoy your games everyone ⚽️ work hard, be professional and most importantly, enjoy what we do 🖤
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Good luck to Michael Oliver, Stuart Burt and Simon Bennett, who will oversee Hungary vs France in Budapest. The teams first on-field game of the tournament can be watched on BBC One at 2pm.
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Women’s FA Centre of Refereeing Excellence ⚽️. This weekend also sees the induction camp for the new group, who are aspiring to be the next WSL and International officials 👊
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A fantastic day for some of the countries top officials ⬆️. PGMOL Referee and Assistant Referee promotions have been confirmed as we gear towards the 2020/21 season ⚽️. Many congratulations to all, fantastic personal achievements as well as inspiring thousands of others 👏.
Darren England and Robert Jones will officiate in the #PL in 2020/21 after being promoted to Select Group 1. ➡️
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#OnThisDay in 2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣4️⃣. Jarnail Singh took charge of his first EFL match between Bristol Rovers and Bury.
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🚨Anthony Taylor and his team are back on home turf for @EURO2020 Round of 16!. Their 3rd game of the tournament will see them take charge of 🇮🇹 v 🇦🇹 at Wembley Stadium.
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There will be some good news on its way to some of our promotion candidates this week. Watch this space 👀
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We would also like to say thanks to ALL the match officials who have taken part in an @EmiratesFACup game this season - from the Extra Preliminary Round to today's match at Wembley. 🏆🏟. The Final can only happen because of YOUR contribution throughout the season. #EmiratesFACup
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Bhups and Sunny Gill to become the first south Asians to officiate on the same EFL game ⚽️. Bristol City vs Nottingham Forest this Saturday, is where they will continue in their dads footsteps as pioneers in football 👊.
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Our second online Referee Development session is coming up. 📅Tuesday 7th April 2020.⏰6pm .📍Session link to be posted on the day.👥All referees welcome . Session Content 👇. ✅Hear from a FIFA referee.✅Laws of the Game Quiz.✅Development session on Mass Confrontation
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#FACup story: Kooner Singh 👏. “Being a turban-wearing Sikh, I’m enjoying my experience. Refereeing Belper Town v Whitchurch Alport was a great occasion with some big decisions. My correct tight-call offside decision was applauded.”. #EmiratesFACup
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History. Made ✅. A day to remember in English refereeing 🗓
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LAWS OF THE GAME ⚽ | Can you identify the correct answer?. The answer will be revealed later today!
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Becoming a #referee can help you acquire skills for your #career. 🗣 Build #confidence.🙌 #Leadership skills.🤝 #Teamwork. Contact your County FA to find referee courses near you! 📩
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Women’s Grassroots Refereeing Development Event. Having fun 😃.Developing as a Referee ✅.Inspired 💯 . #GirlsThatRef. 📸📸📸📸
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𝒯𝒶𝓎𝓁𝑜𝓇-𝑀𝒶𝒹𝑒 𝐹𝑜𝓇 𝒯𝓌𝑜. Anthony Taylor and his team will take charge of the 2020 @EmiratesFACup Final ⚽️. Taylor joins a unique group of officials to have taken charge of the Final on two 2⃣ occasions. 👉
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A happy group of successful Level 4 Referee's this morning having completed their Fitness Test 🏃♂️🏃♀️
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#FACup first: Rebecca Welch 👍 . Rebecca Welch became the first woman to officiate in a game at the 3rd round stage of the Men’s FA Cup, as she took charge of Birmingham City and Plymouth Argyle at St Andrews. Inspired? . Start your refereeing journey 👌
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Happy #InternationalWomensDay 🎉. Today we celebrate the amazing women officiating across all levels of the game 💫. #TakeYourChance.#BreakTheBias .#IWD
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We would like to wish a Happy Mothers Day to all the incredible mums out there, going above and beyond, day in, day out. ❤️⚽️👑
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#InternationalWomensDay . Throughout the day we're bringing you a celebration of some of the women in refereeing, who make the beautiful game happen 👑
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After today’s FA Refereeing Update around Promotions and Reclassifications, take a look below at a quick summary ⚽️. 👇👇👇
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Congratulations to Rebecca Welch, Natalie Aspinall and Sian Massey-Ellis who have been selected to head out to the @FIFAWWC in Australia and New Zealand this summer! 🛩🇦🇺🇳🇿. Full details ⬇.
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To the #referees who didn't get promoted this time around - Keep working hard and your time will come! 💪
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We've listened to your feedback and are pleased to announce the details for our first live online Referee Development session 👇. 📅Tuesday 24th March 2020.⏰6pm .📍 Session link to be posted on the day.👥All referees welcome . We look forward to you joining us 👋.
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Which #grassrootsfootball referee from your community deserves praise for their performance this weekend? 🙌. Let us know in the comments. 📣
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Becoming a #referee can help you acquire skills for your #career. 🗣 Build #confidence.🙌 #Leadership skills.🤝 #Teamwork. Contact your County FA to find referee courses near you! 📩
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Tomorrow night sees the return of the @ChampionsLeague group stages 🏆. Our very own Michael Oliver heads to the Camp Nou ⚽️. Ref: Michael Oliver.AR1: Stuart Burt.AR2: Simon Bennett.4th: Darren England
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Mid-Season Promotions ⏫. Congratulations to the match officials promoted to Step 2 and Step 3 & 4 today 👏. To those who missed out, keep pushing and remember you will have another opportunity at the end of the season 💪.
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Congratulations to Anthony Taylor, Gary Beswick and Adam Nunn who have been selected to take charge of the FIFA Club World Cup Final between Real Madrid and Al Hilal tomorrow!. Full details ⬇.
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@EURO2020 Match Officials List 🚨 . We are delighted that two sets of English Refereeing teams will be representing The FA at this summers tournament ⚽️. Many congratulations to both Michael, Anthony and their teams 👏👏.
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Running in to a new week like😀. @TheWomensFACup kicked off yesterday, a few days after the @EmiratesFACup, whilst the 2019/20 FA Trophy and FA Vase (finally) near an end 🏆. The magic of the cup is back and we're right in the middle of it
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All the best to our match officials this weekend! ⚽. Where are you heading off to?🚘. 🗣⬇️
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It's the first ever national REFEREE RECOGNITION AWARDS ⚽️🏆. What better way to celebrate our fantastic referees than with a national award?. We’ve lots of awards in lots of different categories, so get nominating today! 👇. #RefereeRecognitionAwards23
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Becoming a #referee can help you acquire skills for your #career. 🗣 Build #confidence.🙌 #Leadership skills.🤝 #Teamwork. Contact your County FA to find referee courses near you! 📩
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#FAWNL CHAMPIONSHIP PLAY OFF FINAL 🏟 | We're delighted to reveal the Match Officials for this Saturday's @FAWNL Championship Play Off Final between @SaintsFCWomen and @WolvesWomen. Congratulations to everyone on their appointments! 🎊
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The match officials for The Isuzu FA Vase have been confirmed. 🏆. Congratulations to the officials on their appointments! 👏. #FAVase
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NEW SEASON | All the best to our match officials this weekend! ⚽. Where are you heading off to?🚘. 🗣⬇️
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The FA’s next Online Referee Development Session is nearly upon us. 🎥 an exclusive interview with Chris Kavanagh.🗣 Dealing with parents, managers and coaches.📚 Laws of the game quiz. 📅Thursday 30th April 2020.⏰6pm .📍Link to be posted on the day.👥All referees welcome
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FIFA Referee Chris Kavanagh wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 🎅. Also, hear from some of the countries top officials with a festive message for everyone 👇.
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#FIFAWorldCup | Congratulations to Michael Oliver, Anthony Taylor, Simon Bennett, Gary Beswick, Stuart Burt and Adam Nunn on their selection for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar! 🏆. 📲
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Match official appointments for the Step 4 Play-Offs have been confirmed ✅👇
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THROUGH THE LENS 📸 | Fantastic photos of our Match Officials at the #WomensFACupFinal on Sunday!. #RoadToWembley #GirlsThatRef
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Two English Refereeing teams are kicking off their UEFA seasons this week 🚨. First up in the @ChampionsLeague 🏆. ŠK Slovan Bratislava (Slovakia) vs BSC Young Boys (Switzerland).21/07/2021.Ref - Christopher Kavanagh.AR - Dan Cook.AR - Dan Robathan.4th Darren England
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On Episode 1 of #OnTheCards, we're going to be joined by FIFA and @FA_PGMOL referee Rob Jones! 🎙️
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#BlackHistoryMonth . Carol John is the first story we want to share with you ⚽️. Born in London, to Grenadian and Jamaican parents 🏙️🇬🇩🇯🇲. She has been refereeing for 13 years now after starting off to help out her sons team 👏
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Best of luck to all the match officials taking charge of playoff finals at Step 3 and 4 of the National League system this weekend! 🤞. Congratulations on your appointments! 🎉
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🎄 🎁 | Merry Christmas from the team at FA Refereeing!. We hope you all have a great day!
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PROMOTION 🚨. Congratulations to the seven Assistant Referees promoted from Step 1 to the National Group. Next season, they will be officiating on @EFL Leagues 1 & 2
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Good luck to Rebecca and the team at Wembley, as well as all the other refereeing teams up and down the country today ⚽️. Work hard 💯 .Be professional 🤝.Enjoy what we do 😃
All 👀 are on Wembley, but there's plenty of #WomensFACup action happening up and down the country today 🤩. Good luck to all the teams competing in the third round qualifiers for the 2020-21 tournament this afternoon! 🤞
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LAWS OF THE GAME ⚽ | Can you identify the correct answer?. The answer will be revealed later today!
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Good Luck to all match officials across the county this weekend! 🙌. Let us know where you're heading!
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Please see the below statement from The FA regarding referee promotions for the 2020/21 season:
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2021 FA Community Shield Match Officials ⚽️. Ref: Paul Tierney.AR: Ian Hussin .AR: Neil Davies.4th: Peter Bankes .Reserve AR: Nick Hopton .VAR: Darren England .AVAR: Dan Robathan . Read more:
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Women’s Grassroots Refereeing Development Event 2020. 📆Sunday 1st March .📍@StGeorgesPark .👤Women’s Grassroots Referees (levels T, Y-5 or YW-3W). ✏Sign up here - #girlsthatref
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Becoming a #referee can help you acquire skills for your #career. 🗣 Build #confidence.🙌 #Leadership skills.🤝 #Teamwork. Contact your County FA to find referee courses near you! 📩
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Neale Barry to retire. The FA’s Head of Refereeing will retire at the end of June. Neale joined The FA in 2005 and has headed up The FA’s Refereeing Department through a period of immense change, making a significant contribution to the development and growth of refereeing.
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#OnThisDay in 1️⃣9️⃣9️⃣7️⃣. Uriah Rennie took charge of his first Premier League game between Leeds United and Crystal Palace.
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Becoming a #referee can help you acquire skills for your #career. 🗣 Build #confidence.🙌 #Leadership skills.🤝 #Teamwork. Contact your County FA to find out about referee courses near you!
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The excellent performances from Anthony Taylor, Gary Beswick and Adam Nunn at @EURO2020 have been rewarded with a last-16 tie between Italy and Austria at Wembley Stadium this evening. 💪. You can support Anthony and his team on BBC One at 8pm.
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🚨Online Referee Development Session🚨. 🗣️Calling ALL Referees . Follow the link below to access our first online development session 👇👇👇.
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The match officials for The Isuzu FA Trophy have been confirmed. 🏆. Congratulations to the officials on their appointments! 👏. #FATrophy
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LAWS OF THE GAME ⚽ | What would you do in this situation? The answer will be revealed later today!
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