by Robert Harker | Apr 16, 2020 | Referee Stories
A recently-qualified female referee told us exclusively about her experience of being the only female on a refereeing course. As a child I never participated in football however I have a younger brother who plays in a grassroots team and we also started to follow a...
by Grassroots Referee | Feb 27, 2020 | Referee Stories
During my period as General Manager of the Professional Game Match Officials Limited the organisation responsible for the selection, development of match officials to the Professional game in England. I devised a business plan to deliver a cadre of world-class...
by Grassroots Referee | Feb 18, 2020 | Blogs, Latest News, Referee Stories
As a grassroots referee you look up to the elite officials to pave the way for you, to make the life of a referee easier by top class performances which can be justified when fans, pundits and others disagree. The processes our PGMOL officials have to follow regards...
by Grassroots Referee | Jan 7, 2020 | Blogs, Latest News, Referee Stories
Stuck in the Middle with You: VAR and the RefereeThe introduction of VAR in the Premier League this season has, without doubt, resulted in the biggest talking points of the season so far. Are some teams getting more favourable decisions than others? Has it damaged...
by admin | Oct 22, 2019 | Blogs, Referee Stories
Keys to Football is a platform for everyone developing in our beautiful game. The platform allows personalised development for any player, coach or referee What’s on offer: Online exam for the laws of the game, testing referees, players and coaches Education:...
by admin | Aug 31, 2019 | Referee Stories
Understand that two Referees have retired from officiating at the top level.Both have been excellent servants to the game.Lee Probert And Eddie Ilderton we at Keys to Football wish you a happy retirement Thankyou for all that you’ve done and no doubt continue to...
