Does Martin Atkinson still referee?
Martin Atkinson (born 31 March 1971) is an English referee coach and retired professional football referee who officiated primarily in the Premier League….Martin Atkinson.
| Domestic | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2003–2005 | Football League | Referee |
| 2005–2022 | Premier League | Referee |
| 2022–present | Premier League | Referee coach |
| International |
Is Martin Atkinson a FIFA referee?
Atkinson has been a FIFA-listed official since 2006 and is one of a handful of Select Group referees who is an Elite FIFA referee. He has also officiated Champions League matches as well as fixtures at Euro 2012, where he teamed up with fellow Select Group referee at the time, Howard Webb.
Who does Martin Atkinson support?
Leeds United
Which football teams do Premier League referees support?
| Referee | Club supported |
|---|---|
| Martin Atkinson | Leeds United |
| Stuart Attwell | Luton Town |
| Peter Bankes | Unknown |
| John Brookes | Unknown |
What referees are retiring in 2022?
Premier League referees Martin Atkinson and Jon Moss to retire at end of season. Martin Atkinson and Jon Moss will retire from their roles as Premier League referees at the end of this season. The pair will take up backroom roles at the Professional Game Match Official Limited (PGMOL).
Is Mike Dean still a referee?
In February 2021, Dean sent off the West Ham midfielder Tomáš Souček, very harshly, in the closing seconds of a draw with Fulham. Afterwards his family received death threats. “They were saying they knew where we lived and they were going to petrol bomb the house.” He stepped away from refereeing for a few games.
What age can kids referee?
14 years old is the minimum age you must be to qualify as a referee. How much does the referee course cost?
Can referees be fans?
Until now, referees being fans of NFL teams has never truly been brought up. Now that the issue is in the spotlight, the NFL is going to have to take action to prevent this from happening again. NFL referees are fans of the game just like all of us.