Refereeing

New referee training and development initiative launched with FIFA

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The FIFA Instructor Course has been designed to enhance workforce capabilities and ensure consistent application of best practices across the national refereeing framework, with benefits extending to PGMOL, the FA and County FA network.  Our Refereeing Strategy, To Grow, Guide & Govern, was launched in July 2023 and set out our plan to ensure world … Read more

Sacked ref David Coote set for sensational return to football with new job – despite cocaine shame and Klopp rant

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SACKED Prem referee David Coote may make a sensational return to football — as a VAR instructor, his friends said. The 42-year-old, lauded for his honesty over his cocaine shame, could use his vast experience to help younger officials. 5 David Coote may make a sensational return to football with a new job as a … Read more