"Jack, I haven't had much rest this summer, are you okay?"

Neil. Barry kindly patted Jack on the shoulder. Jack did not rest this summer, first officiating the Confederations Cup. In the Confederations Cup, he officiated three games and became the referee for the most Confederations Cup officiating games. And in the end, he also officiated the Confederations Cup final.

Immediately after returning home, there was no momentary rest, and the Community Shield competition was once again officiated.

Jack previously officiated the Community Shield as an assistant referee. The referee at the time was Bol. This time, he officiated the Community Shield as the referee.

That said, Jack has been officiating four games in the summer.

In four games, Jack's earnings were up to 100,000 pounds. It can be said that in recent years, as the salaries of coaches and players have become higher and higher, the salaries of referees have also risen.

Like Collina's income, which is already on the way to two million euros, looks like it's going to be more than two million euros. And the same goes for Jack's income. For example, last season, Jack earned more than two million euros, and this summer he easily picked up 100,000 pounds in four games.

Of course, for Jack, there are more benefits in other aspects than the income of 100,000 pounds. While both the Confederations Cup and the Community Shield are low-stakes competitions, they are both very important qualifications for Jack at the moment. After all, the Community Shield is also a final, and the Confederations Cup is an international competition organized by FIFA.

Such qualifications will have a lot of benefits for Jack officiating this season.

"It's fine. By the way, congratulations yet. ”

Neil. Barry has officially ended his refereeing career, which is not surprising. After all, Neil. Barry's age is there. It's not this year or next year, anyway, it's a sure thing to choose to retire in the next few years. In the past few years. Neil. Barry hasn't officiated much of a game. He officiated just two games as a referee last season, and almost all the others were referees as the fourth referee.

Of course if Neil. Barry dragged. The FA will not force him to retire either. Like Neil. For a meritorious referee like Barry, the referee committee will not take a tough attitude.

But Neil. Barry chose to retire this season because he was going to join the English Referees Committee. Keith. Hackett officially relinquished his position as development manager for the refereeing company to Neil. Barry. Neil. When Barry became head referee, he was in the position of development manager.

With the appointment of Development Manager for the English Referee Company, Neil Referee. Barry has become the most powerful figure in the current English refereeing committee. Keith. Hackett is the chief referee, Joe. Geist is the head of the technical committee, while Neil is at the head of the technical committee. Barry is the development manager. It's a troika.

In addition to the three of them, it is the FA and the Premier League companies who send representatives to the refereeing committee, a total of five people at the top of the refereeing committee. Of course, representatives of the FA and Premier League companies, they don't get too involved in the day-to-day affairs of the referee committee. That is to say Keith. Hackett, Joe. Geist, Neil. Barry is the day-to-day head of the referee committee.

So that makes Neil. The fact that Barry will become the next head referee is becoming more and more certain.

"It's just a different job."

Neil. Barry shook his head. It's very humble. If it was only a candidate for the head referee before, this time it is very certain. Hence Neil. Barry was happy in his heart.

But in front of Jack, Neil. Barry wasn't too happy either. But soon Neil. Barry looked left and right and whispered to Jack, "Jack, I have seen what you gave me." But Brett. Vaughn has only just become a Premier League referee not long ago, and it seems that he is in a hurry to make him an international assistant referee? Isn't it slowing down, anyway, there are opportunities every year. ”

Immediately after the Community Shield, it was time for the Premier League referees.

This time in the referee's meeting. There's just so much to discuss. First of all, the vacancy of the Premier League referee, the Premier League referee was not full. There is no exact number of referees in the Premier League, but the default is 20 in general, and usually 19. However, last season's Premier League referees were only 18. Therefore, the Premier League referee was not full in the first place. Plus this time Neil. Barry chose to retire, including Graham. Babbel is also retired.

As a result, there are a lot of vacancies in the Premier League referee this time. Decision of the referee committee. Three Premier League referees have been promoted this year.

There were four League One referees who were qualified to officiate in the Premier League last season, but there are several League One referees who were previously qualified to officiate in the Premier League. This does not mean that a League One referee who is qualified to officiate a Premier League match can become a Premier League referee.

These people are at best alternates. A referee with a background and connections can easily become a Premier League referee after officiating a Premier League game for a season. But the referee who has no background and no connections will stumble. Among the current League One referees. There is even a League One referee who qualified for a Premier League match four years ago. But because there are no supporters above, he has not been able to be promoted to the Premier League referee. As a result, there are seven or eight referees who are qualified to be Premier League referees among the current League One referees. But now there are only three shortfalls.

It's going to be a fight.

In addition to the Premier League referee qualifications, there are also a number of assistant referees converted into international assistant referees. This happens every year, all the time. Every year, the FA recommends a number of international referees to UEFA, including a head referee and an assistant referee.

In addition to these, there are also recommendations from referees for next summer's European Championships, etc. All of them are big things.

Plus Neil. Barry and Gallagher. The retirement of Babbel's two veteran referees will also completely disrupt the pattern of Premier League referees. So this Premier League referee meeting is very important. Everyone is watching this meeting to see who will come out on top after the Premier League referee shuffles this time.

Jack will be the center of the judging session.

Because of the selection of the referee candidate for the European Championship, it goes without saying that Jack will definitely be able to enter. After all, Jack has just won the Premier League referee of the year 02-03, and he has officiated in back-to-back Confederations Cup finals and Community Shields. Among the current Premier League referees. The edge is already unstoppable.

Then he was promoted to several Premier League referees, and he also had a lot to do with Jack. After all, Clattenberg, Atkins, Phil. Dodd and these referees have a lot to do with Jack. Also one of the candidates for this promotion.

As for the Premier League assistant referee to become an international assistant referee. Jack didn't have much ambition. Although Jack has been in the Premier League for three years, he does not have a particularly good relationship with the assistant referee.

So there's only one person Jack cares about.

That's Brett. Vaughn. Jack and Brett. Vaughn has been a friend for many years. He was Jack's first collaborator when he officiated a game as an assistant referee.

The two have maintained a very friendly relationship since then, and it has been eight years now. This time, Jack had to help him no matter what.

So after Jack thought about it, he quietly talked to Neil. Barry said what he meant. Jack believes in Neil. Barry will understand what Jack means. But Neil. Barry didn't quite agree with Brett in his heart. Vaughn.

After all, Brett. Vaughn just became an assistant referee in the Premier League last season, so it's too fast to become an international assistant referee so quickly. But he can't ignore Jack's face, so he will talk to Jack in a whisper.

"Neil, although Brett has not been an assistant referee in the Premier League for a short time, he is not a little more qualified. He's always been an assistant referee. It has been fifteen years since he was promoted as an assistant referee in a local league. There is enough experience and strength. ”

Brett. Vaughn spent seven years as an assistant referee in the local league because he had been delayed for too long in the local league. Then it took only seven years to go from assistant referee in the Northern League to assistant referee in the Premier League. He's always been an assistant referee, so he should have a better chance than other ambitious referees.

"But ......"

Neil. Barry wanted to say something, but saw Webb coming, so he didn't speak. It wasn't that he couldn't tell Webb about these questions, but it occurred to him that Jack had told him. Then there is something to be sure of.

Webb and Jack, who have come over at present, have always been in and out of the Premier League together, speaking the same voice, and everyone knows that the two are in the league. Webber is not Jack though. Taylor's disciple, but once had a Jack. Taylor's help. Mainly because it was Webb's father and Jack. Taylor is recognized. Therefore, Webber and Jack are natural allies from birth.

It is estimated that the two of them have reached an agreement on this matter. Plus Jack and Halsey have a good relationship. Mike. Riley also had some friendships with Jack and Webb. It is estimated that the Premier League referee will not fail to give face to Jack and Webb for such a small matter.

And after this promotion of the Premier League referee, the status of Jack and Webb will be further consolidated and improved. Now I am in a stable moment, why bother with promising referees like Jack and Webb. Jack and Webb are currently in the world of refereeing in English football. Even if he becomes the chief referee in the future, it is not easy to treat them well.

Therefore, he immediately smiled and said, "Since this is the case." Jack is up to you. I'm not going to support it directly. ”

"Thank you."

Jack nodded. Jack wasn't hoping for Neil. Barry's support, after all, Neil. Barry has just moved into the top of the referees' committee. At this time, he was not good at expressing his attitude casually. Hence Jack and Neil. Barry said he wanted the support of the current Premier League No. 1 referee Bol. It's just that I don't have a deep friendship with Pol. I don't want to make a deal with Bol for this.

That's why I'm looking for Neil. Barry.

"Why, Jack. What does Neil say? ”

Neil. Barry and Webb said hello briefly, and then left. Webb looked at Neil. Barry's back asked Jack very casually. Jack and Webb's friendship over the years doesn't need to be too polite.

"Old fox, I don't want to bear anything. But not choosing to oppose is a good outcome. ”

"Yes."

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Jack put Brett. Vaughn's business is a big deal, but for this meeting, everyone is paying more attention to the new Premier League referee movement. Keith. During Hackett's tenure as chief referee, the powers of Premier League referees have increased significantly.

Although in every Premier League referee meeting, there are still a few strong referees who dominate the meeting. But those neutral young referees are not without a voice. After all, in the end, it still needs to be decided. If you offend them too much, then even those top referees will have a big deal.

So those top referees in the past really ignored these young referees. Anyway, it's not their turn to discuss anything. But now it's different. Although those top referees are still on top, they will still give them enough face. After all, those top referees also need their support. In this way, these Premier League referees also have a lot of power.

This time, two old referees are retiring and three new Premier League referees are being added.

This is something that could change the current pattern of refereeing in the Premier League. So that's what everybody is most concerned about.

"Phil. Dodd is good. ”

Paul. Dugin spoke with a lot of breath.

With Neil. Barry and Graham. Babbel has retired, and among the current Premier League referees, Paul Brown. Dugin's credentials can overwhelm everyone. Although Neil. Barry became a powerful figure on the referee committee, but Paul. Dugin didn't care at all.

Because it's a Premier League referee meeting. As long as Neil. Barry did not become the chief referee, so it is still the Premier League referee who plays the main role in the Premier League refereeing meeting.

Hence now Paul. Dugin was very satisfied. Who dares not to listen when they speak themselves.

"I also think Phil. Dodd is good. He has been in League Two enforcement for seven years and has more than three years of experience in League One. It was also good to officiate a couple of Premier League games last season. ”

Gallagher immediately spoke in support of Paul. Dugin. Gallagher and Phil. Dodd has a good relationship and admires Phil. Dodd.

"He's good."

Halsey is also Paul. Dugin and Gallagher have a good relationship with the referee, so he also nodded. In fact, among the candidates this time, Phil. Dodd is basically the least problematic.

Because Phil. Dodd is a typical traditional English referee, and he has a lot of experience and connections in the English refereeing community. The relationship with the other referees is also good.

"I also think Phil. The Dodd referee was outstanding. ”

Jack wanted to confirm Clattenberg and Atkinson most in this meeting, but since Phil. Dodd's name was mentioned first, and Jack couldn't sit idly by. Therefore Jack can only support Phil. Dodd.

As Jack's words fell, everyone understood that Phil. Dodd is looking to take his first place as a referee in the Premier League. (To be continued......)