"Howard, what do you think of Martin's question?"

Jack is in the center of the storm these days, but he himself is very calm. Now with the statement of the referee committee, as well as Angel. Villar's solidarity, Jack was able to pass this hurdle with ease.

On the contrary, relying on this incident, his reputation has soared.

A real big rise.

Jack was already a leader in young referees and received a lot of media attention, as well as the attention of the referee committee above. And with the controversial decision of Henry's goal, Jack's reputation is another step forward.

Jack became the representative of the emerging referees in England.

But at this time, Jack avoided the lively media. Do things in a high-profile manner and be a low-key person. Jack took the time to discuss things with Webb.

Atkinson's problem.

Atkinson's affair Jack has been with Neil. Barry spoke. With Philip. Don, the strong head referee, left, Keith. Hackett has lost the majesty of the chief referee of the past.

Therefore, the power of those old referees is getting bigger and bigger. It should be said that the voice of the Premier League referee is greatly increased. Hackett takes the Premier League referee very seriously.

But just one Neil. Barry, Jack is still not reassured. That's why Jack came to Webb.

"It's a little difficult."

Webber hesitated for a moment and frowned: "You also know that Martin didn't have a good relationship with many old referees when he was in the lower leagues. Many of their referees are now in the Premier League, and even those referees who have not come to the Premier League have a deep relationship with the current Premier League referees. ”

Truly.

The former Atkinson had Philip. Don's like, so can be poor. But now Philip. Don left, and Atkinson was completely left without a backstage.

It's very difficult to come to the Premier League as a referee. After all, it is to offend so many people.

"Howard, I know. But Martin's business, the two of us can't just look at it. ”

Webb, Jack, and Atkinson. When I was in the lower leagues, I had a good relationship. Of course, Atkinson has a better relationship with Jack, and his relationship with Webb can only be said to be okay. It's just that Webber and Jack are both young referees, and they don't have much power in the current Premier League refereeing world.

Although the two of them dare not say that they are self-reliant. But having more familiar referees coming to the Premier League is good for both of them.

Like Atkinson.

If this time helps. It's tantamount to owing two people a favor. Even if it is for the sake of face, he will have to keep pace with Jack and Webb in the future. In this way, the strength of the two people will increase.

"But, Jack. The two of us can't. ”

"I know. So I looked for Neil. Barry refereed, but judging by what he meant, he didn't have much of a good impression of Atkinson. Even if he mentions it, it's just to give me face. ”

Neil. Barry referee is good talkers, but he's not a good guy either.

is just a good old man, and it can't be a big man in the current Premier League refereeing world. He also has his own judgment, and he is not very fond of Atkinson, the thorn in the world of refereeing.

Other words. At most, he gave Jack a face. At the referee's meeting, mention Atkinson's decision to become a Premier League referee. But he will definitely not actively help Atkinson.

"Neil. Barry referee? ”

Webb shook his head. After thinking for a while, he said, "Jack, you should find Mike. Riley referees. ”

"Mike?"

Mike. Riley, this is the best referee in English football at the moment. He is also a referee with a lot of influence, although he is not as valued as Bol and Gallagher, but he is also a referee with deep qualifications.

"Mike, of course. Riley. You say Martin offended so many old referees, Neil. Although the referee of Bari is old, there are many people who do not deal with him, which you should know. When the time comes, Neil. The Barry referee said it, and I don't know how many people will object. Neil. Barry referees are now in need of stability. He will also take over as chief referee, and he will definitely not do anything too controversial at this stage. So it's better to find Mike for this matter. Referee Riley, let him talk. Everyone might give him face. ”

"yes, I didn't think of that."

Jack patted his forehead.

Weber was right. Neil. Barry himself has a whole bunch of enemies in the Premier League, so it's no problem for him to put all his heart and soul into Atkinson.

But he doesn't appreciate Atkinson himself, how can he wholeheartedly support Atkinson.

He didn't make any effort, and if he spoke out, he would get opposition from his opponents, and then Atkinson's affairs would be completely impossible. Plus Neil. Barry is a strong candidate for the next head referee, and he won't do anything too controversial at this time. He needs to be steady now. Survive the rest of your life steadily. This kind of thing should instead be looking for Mike. Riley is best suited.

Mike. Riley, this is the most popular referee in English football.

If he is out of the horse. A lot of people will give him face. In the beginning, it wasn't really about making Atkinson the Premier League referee. It's just a matter of getting Atkinson to officiate a couple of Premier League games. Let him accumulate Premier League experience first, as long as it gets to this point, then it will be logical for him to become a Premier League referee again.

"Jack, you're in too much of a hurry. In fact, if it drags on for two years, when the two of us make a move, his problem will definitely be easily solved. ”

Jack was benefited by Atkinson, while Webb was not.

In Webb's view, what Jack and himself need now is not to meddle with other people's affairs, but to go through the current few seasons steadily. As long as the two of them have passed a few seasons steadily, it will be time for Neil. Barry, Paul. Dugin and Dougin will retire, and Bol and Gallagher will enter the end of their refereeing careers.

At that time, it was Webb and Jack's "world". It's an exaggeration, of course, but a few years later, Webber and Jack must be the mainstays of the English refereeing scene.

It's easy to say anything when the time comes. Two people want to promote a Premier League referee, who dares to oppose it, who can oppose it.

"I know. But as you know, Martin is not young. ”

Atkinson is now 31 years old, and although he is not very old in the refereeing industry, he needs an opportunity to become a referee in the Premier League.

You have to be a Premier League referee to be open for Atkinson to go up.

The next few years will be the last of the 70s referees to retire. When the time comes, you will be able to vacate some seats. And those referees in the 80s, they will need at least five or six years, or even seven or eight years before they retire.

If Atkinson hadn't been able to seize the time when the referees retired now in the seventies. Then in five or six years, seven or eight years, he will be almost forty years old. Then he can't work in the position of referee in the Premier League for a few years, and he doesn't even have the opportunity to become an international referee.

Time is of the essence.

If Atkinson becomes a Premier League referee before the age of thirty-five. Then he has a good chance of becoming an international referee. That's the difference.

"Let's go to Judge Riley."

"I see."

Jack understood Webb's attitude. and Neil. Like Barry, Webb wasn't very interested in Atkinson either. Atkinson became the Premier League referee and Webb was happy. But he can't be a Premier League referee and Webber doesn't care.

It's just that for Jack's sake, Webb is willing to do Jack a favor. But it's just a simple favor, like saying a nice word about Atkinson on the referee committee or something.

But Jack was already very satisfied with this.

After all, Webb and Atkinson's relationship is not as good as that of Jack and Atkinson. Webb's real relationship in the lower leagues was with Clattenburg, and the two of them have worked together since the Northern League.

"Jack. To remember. Step by step, don't mention the fact that Martin has become the referee of the Premier League directly. ”

"Yes."

Don't just ask Atkinson for a place as a Premier League referee, but ask Atkinson for a candidate for a Premier League referee. This is easier to agree with.

Don't underestimate the shortlist.

Every year in League One, there are not only one or two referees who want to become the referee in the Premier League. The first step in becoming a Premier League referee is to have the opportunity to officiate Premier League matches while in League One.

Among the referees in League One, the candidates who can officiate several Premier League games are candidates for the referee of the Premier League.

When there is a vacancy in the Premier League referee, the Premier League referee will be selected from among the League One referees. The range of options is for League One referees who have officiated in the Premier League. In other words, a League One referee can only show that he is on the shortlist for a Premier League referee if he officiates a Premier League match.

"Did you think he would help?"

Jack though agrees to go to Mike. Riley, but little faith.

Because of Jack and Mike. Riley has a good relationship, but not a deeper one. And there has never been cooperation in this area, so I am more worried.

"Yes."

Webb was sure. Then he smiled and said, "Mike. Riley referees if they're smart guys. Then will definitely help. He's not the best referee out there, and he'll never be able to match Graham's in the refereeing industry. Ball referee, Dermott. Gallagher's achievements compared to the judges. But he has great ambitions and will definitely agree. ”

"Aren't the rumors false?"

Jack asked Webb rhetorically. The so-called rumors are. Mike. Riley, the most popular referee in the refereeing industry, aims to be the chief referee. There's a lot of this kind of news, but Jack keeps taking him as a joke.

After all, Mike. Riley is going to retire, and there are still seven or eight years to go. Seven or eight years, estimated to be the current Keith. Hackett finished one term, and there was another person who was the chief referee, and then it was possible that it would be Mike's turn. Riley.

Seven or eight years, who knows what will happen.

"It's not groundless."

"That's going to be easy."

Jack nodded. Webber and Jack's current trend in the refereeing world of English football can be seen as long as you are not stupid. If Mike. Riley really has ambitions for that. Then Jack will not be refused.

"Okay, Howard. I'm going to look for Referee Riley. (To be continued.) If you like this work. Your support. )