"Mike, do you have any thoughts on this year's FA Cup?"

"FA Cup?"

After the Premier League referee meeting, Jack was left behind and Mike. Riley spoke. After a few collaborations, the relationship between the two is also much closer.

After all, they are partners, and there is no conflict of interest between the two people.

Jack and Webb are both referees who want to make a name for themselves in the refereeing industry. The goal of both men is simple: they both want to be world-class referees. Later, he became a referee representing the Premier League and officiated in world events such as the Champions League, European Cup, and World Cup. That's the goal of two people.

And Mike. Riley's goals are completely different from those of Jack and Webb.

Mike. Riley is self-aware, and he knows that his achievements in the refereeing industry are not as good as top referees such as Bol and Gallagher, nor are they as good as rising stars such as Jack, Webb and Clattenberg.

Referee ability on Mike. Riley is more mediocre. When enforcing the law in the Premier League, there were also several cases of being teased by players. Especially among the international referees in the Premier League, the players are most likely to play in Mike. Riley plays a fake fall in front.

Mike. Riley has been deceived by players with fake throws on several occasions during matches. In the end, under the annoyance, Mike. Riley has sent off a player who fell in the box. But unfortunately, I didn't expect it to be a real fall this time. This all makes Mike. Riley endured a lot of criticism.

So Mike. Riley knew he was just a mediocre referee after all.

Hence Mike. Riley's goal is not here either.

Mike. Riley was staring directly at the position of the referee committee. Mike. Riley is very popular among the referees in the Premier League, and even has a very good relationship with those low-level referees. All of this has only one purpose, and that is the position of chief referee.

Since there has not been much development in the refereeing career. He wanted to go elsewhere.

So Mike. Riley's pursuit is not at all in conflict with Jack and Webb. There is no conflict, but there are many opportunities to work together. Therefore, the cooperation between the two sides is getting better and better.

"Seems like it's too fast."

Mike. Riley paused. Hesitantly said to Jack. Mike. Riley understood what Jack meant, and that was Mike. Riley could compete for the referee position in this season's FA Cup final.

Mike. Riley certainly hopes so.

In the international arena. Mike. Riley was already dead-hearted. His strength is not enough, and he can still mix very well in the Premier League by relying on his popularity. But once you are on the international stage, it will definitely not go so smoothly.

In the current refereeing world of English football, there are Bol and Gallagher, and there are strong Jack and Webb. Mike. Riley and Mark. Halsey and they are all caught in the middle, and it is difficult to do anything on the international stage.

Therefore, if you want to consolidate your achievements in your refereeing career and lay a foundation for the future competition for the chief referee, it is necessary to enforce some important domestic competitions.

But his own family knew about his own affairs.

Although his popularity is very good, in terms of law enforcement ability. It's really not as good as other judges. Even Bennett is no better than Mike in terms of strength. Layley is worse than even Mike. Riley is stronger. If it weren't for Bennett's background and ostracism from the refereeing industry, Bennett's achievements would definitely be higher than they are now.

Mike. Riley already officiated the Carabao Cup final last season and has felt like he has made some progress in the FA Cup final this season.

"What are you afraid of. There are only a few referees in the Premier League, and the only one who can compete with you for a place in the FA Cup final is Bennett. What else are you worried about. ”

That's true.

Top referees have already officiated at these games, and many of the rising stars have yet to officiate at the FA Cup final. In particular, Jack and Webb are both strong in English football. However, they have not been in charge of the FA Cup final due to seniority.

But as long as Jack and Webb don't fight this FA Cup final, then they are eligible to fight Mike. Riley had two people in contention, one was Mark. Halsey, the other one is Bennett.

Mark. Halsey is popular. But there are no regular supporters. Gallagher: They support Bennett far more than they support Halsey. So actually Mike. Riley has only one competitor, and that is Bennett.

"But the Gallagher referee is already very dissatisfied, if we are too suppressive. Isn't it a bit ......?"

Mike. Riley hesitated.

It's definitely not because of Mike. Riley was really worried. These years with Neil. Barry became the first candidate for the head referee. And Jack and Webb, the two rising stars, and Mike. After Riley cooperated, he completely suppressed Paul. Dugin and Gallagher are referees.

In recent years, whether it is about the arrangement of referee games or the promotion of Premier League referees. All aspects of Paul. Both Dugin and Gallagher were hit hard. But Paul. Dugin and Gallagher are veteran referees after all, having both used to be the chief referees in England's top flight. The influence in the English refereeing community is still very large.

Mike. Riley is afraid that if he presses too much, he will rebound strongly.

"Paul. Referee Dugin is retiring. ”

Mike. Riley is worried about what will happen in a few years, afraid that the repression will be too much, which will affect him to take over as the chief referee in a few years.

But Jack didn't have that concern.

Jack is still young, not yet thirty years old. Even if you do want to work on the refereeing committee of English football in the future, it will be more than ten years later. When the time comes, Paul. Both Dugin and Gallagher are history. Their influence was nothing at that time.

"But ......"

"Mike, think about it and tell us what you decide."

Actually, Mike. Riley's failure to officiate in the FA Cup final has little to do with Jack. The reason why Jack is so active in supporting Mike. Riley is hoping to put Mike. Riley was completely kidnapped on his side.

This time back Mike. Riley officiated in the FA Cup final, Mike. Riley would have to support Jack and Webb as well. Both Jack and Webb will also need to officiate the FA Cup for years to come. At that time, I also needed the support of other people.

"Okay. Let me think about it. ”

There is still a long time before the FA Cup final, and the referee of the FA Cup final will have to be discussed until February or March next year. There is still plenty of time to decide.

"How?"

"There are some concerns. But I don't think there will be any problems. ”

"Definitely. If you don't take advantage of this opportunity, you don't know when the next one will be. ”

Webb sneered.

Mike. Riley isn't too young. According to his age, it is estimated that in 2007 or 2008, he will definitely choose to retire. If you can't take advantage of it this year, then Jack, Webb, Bennett, and young referees like Clattenburg will have to grab the opportunity.

Mike. In terms of Riley's strength, the more he loses, the more he has no chance. If you haven't even officiated in the FA Cup final, if you want to become the chief referee in the future, there will always be some regrets, or you lack some confidence when competing for the chief referee.

So Webb believed Mike. Riley will definitely choose to cooperate.

Webb and Jack already have enough strength, if they don't need the support of others in the future. And Mike. Riley may still be the future chief referee, otherwise the two would not have gone to such great lengths to cooperate with him.

"Jingle bell—"

"Hello, I'm Jack. Plum. ”

Jack looked at the phone number and quickly answered the call. Jack answered the phone and nodded, "Okay, I'll be there tomorrow morning." Good. ”

"Who?"

"Villar."

"The referee spot for the European Championship is out?"

Webb immediately thought of something, so he looked at Jack. This time, the Premier League has reported all the Premier League referees with international referee qualifications. But in the end, the referee of the European Championship is estimated to be only one.

Maybe even if it's a little more, there will only be one more place. Let him be the fourth referee.

In this case, the competition is still fierce this time. Webb hadn't thought much about it for a long time.

Judging from the current situation, England has two veteran top referees, one is Bol and the other is Gallagher. The two of them are currently the top referees in the Premier League in terms of qualifications and status. Even if Webb and Jack develop amazingly, they can't compare to the two of them.

When it comes to English referees in European football, the first thing that comes to mind is Bol and Gallagher. Among them, especially Bol, who was the representative of the referees in England.

In terms of rising stars, Jack's relationship in UEFA is obviously more than Webb's. In particular, Jack's special relationship with Villar gives Jack an advantage in many ways.

So with the three of them in place, Webb doesn't have much to expect from this European Cup. Now seeing that Jack can directly talk to Villar's fairy tale, Weber is still more envious.

"I don't know."

Jack shook his head, as Villar hadn't said it directly on the phone.

But that's what Jack thinks in his heart. It's October and the referees need to be trained. There is also a period of time to sign up, and this section is estimated to be the right time.

Have you been chosen to referee the European Championship?

It would be great if he was actually chosen as the referee for the European Championships. It's definitely something to cheer about. At present, many top referees in European football want to enforce the European Cup more than the World Cup.

Administering the European Cup has an absolute role in establishing the status of the referee in European football.

…………

Private invitations.

This time, Villar and Jack met, not in anyone's office. It was a private meeting. It's just that Villar wants to meet Jack, so Jack came to Spain and met Villar in Madrid.

Jack came to Spain with expectations.

Villar looked at Jack and his first sentence surprised Jack.

"Jack, I came to you today to tell you something. This time in the European Cup, you have to give up. (To be continued......)