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PGMOL 'have signed up 12 recently-retired footballers to a fast-track scheme to become referees' in a move that is hoped will 'help increase confidence in officials' (www.dailymail.co.uk)

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[–] Dynetor@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I think this sounds like a good idea. The players are most likely those from lower leagues who still need to work after retirement because they aren’t rich - and that also means they’ll have no real conflict of interest with the teams they’re officiating.

Not only is it a good way to get fresh blood into refereeing, it also gives further employment prospects to these lower league players who might not be interesed in or cut out for coaching.