"Atkinson referees? Hmph, he's too young. Hurley refereed well. ”

Phil. Dodd's question is simple, and Clattenberg is easily recognized. Phil. Dodd was able to become the referee of the Premier League because of Phil. Dodd has enough connections. Up to Paul. Old referees like Dugin, there are top referees such as Gallagher and Bol, and many ordinary Premier League referees, Phil. Dodd had a lot of friendships. Therefore he is the easiest.

And Clattenburg became the referee of the Premier League, because he had enough strength and support.

Clattenburg is a young referee who has been trained by the FA and the refereeing committee, and although he is a head referee in League One, he is still a star referee in the English refereeing scene. In addition, he has accumulated enough experience in the current League One. As for Clattenburg, these Premier League referees all know that this is a referee strongly supported by the FA and the refereeing committee, so no one has said anything against it. Why offend a promising young referee like Clattenberg, so everyone nodded.

Not to mention the referees who are focused on training above, Clattenburg also has a wide network in the refereeing community. Like Webb and Clattenberg have been partners and good friends for many years, so is Jack.

And when Clattenburg was in the lower leagues, he worked with many current Premier League referees.

Therefore, his nomination is the easiest. Even Paul. Dugin, an old referee who doesn't like young referees, doesn't say a word. Wait until Phil is sure. After Dodd and Clattenburg, there is only one place left for promotion to the Premier League referee.

Jack immediately said Atkinson's name.

Actually, Jack doesn't need to be in a hurry. Because after this adjustment, the strength of Jack and Webb has increased greatly. Because after Clattenburg became the referee of the Premier League. Webb, Jack, and Clattenberg came out in a new alliance.

When the time comes, the three of them will be able to stand shoulder to shoulder with Bol and Gallagher.

But Jack still said Atkinson's name. Atkinson is no longer young, if he misses this opportunity. Then you can only wait another year. Year after year, Atkinson really can't afford to drag it out.

If Philip. Don is still there. Atkinson has long been a referee in the Premier League.

But it's precisely because there is the last spot left that everyone doesn't want to let it go. Especially Paul. Dugin immediately retorted to Jack. Since Graham. Babbel retired, Neil. After Barry entered the referees' committee, Paul. Dugin's confidence is getting stronger and stronger.

Jack. Plum?

Although the limelight has been in the limelight for several years, Paul. Dugin's eyes are still a little doll.

"Judge Hurley, huh."

Jack smiled, then said, "This referee has been in League One for six or seven years. But last season's score seems to be eighth. Paul. Dugin referee, I really don't understand what qualifies him to be a Premier League referee. ”

Jack directly refuted Paul. Dugin.

Paul. Dugin said that Atkinson's qualifications are not untargeted. Compared to the referee Hurley he recommended. It's really a lack of qualifications. Hurley's refereeing experience is very senior, having been in League One for almost seven years.

Not to mention the current League One referees, even the Premier League referees here, nearly half of them are not as qualified as Hurley. It has been fifteen years since Hurley qualified to referee the Football League. Hurley was also almost forty years old. In League One, he is the oldest referee.

However, the biggest reason why he has not been able to become a Premier League referee for so many years is that his level is really not good. As a veteran referee, he didn't do very well in League One last season. The final score was only eighth among League One referees.

"Hmph. He's had a good record over the years, even if there was one season when he didn't do well. Nor can it erase his achievements over the years. It's better than a referee with little experience like Atkinson. ”

Paul. Dugin was still stiff-mouthed.

Paul. Dugin was very dissatisfied with Jack, the little referee. A young referee who has only been a Premier League referee for three years is nothing compared to himself. Paul. When Dugin was officiating in England's top flight, Jack wasn't even qualified to referee. It is estimated that he is still in middle school, but he is competing for a place with himself.

Hence Paul. Dugin sneered and said: "If you have the ability to get an extra Premier League referee spot." Then the Atkinson referee doesn't have a chance. ”

Jack was stunned, he didn't expect Paul. Dugin turned out to be so grumpy.

Jack has always been low-key on the referee committee and rarely talks to Paul. Top referees like Dugin clash directly. There's Neil up front anyway. Barry, Graham. Babbel these old referees and Paul. Dugin is not on good terms.

And they also have Pol and Mike behind them. Riley these referees.

But today I didn't expect Paul. Dugin came straight at him. But Jack didn't back down. Shot back directly: "I think if Paul. Dugin referee chose to retire, so vacated the position of referee in the Premier League. Hurley referee should be able to go up. ”

Paul. Dugin is already very old.

FIFA and the UEFA Referees Board have rules that referees must retire until they reach the age of 45. But this is only for international referees. Other words. As long as an international referee reaches the age of 45, it is impossible for him to continue officiating international competitions.

It's a hard and fast rule. It doesn't matter what level of referee you are, even if it's the world's No. 1 referee like Corina, you can't continue to officiate at international times when you're old. It is precisely because of such regulations that many referees will not continue to enforce international matches when they reach the age of 45, but also will not enforce domestic matches, and then they choose to retire.

But that doesn't mean it's all the same.

FIFA and UEFA regulations are only valid for international competitions and are not binding on national leagues. This is the case in England, where international referees from England are unable to officiate international matches after the age of 45.

But after the age of 45, they can choose to retire, but they can also not retire. England's refereeing committee had no interference in this.

Like Paul. Dugin is already at the age set by FIFA and UEFA, so he is no longer able to officiate international matches. But he is still a Premier League referee in England. They were almost fifty years old, but no one had asked him to retire.

But this is basically the exception, as very few referees do.

Many famous sentinels will choose to retire as soon as they reach their old age. Since it is impossible to enforce international competitions, what is the point of just enforcing domestic competitions.

So a lot of English referees against Paul. Dugin was not satisfied.

Look at Neil, who is no older than him. Barry and Graham. Babbel chose to retire, but you occupy a position as a referee in the Premier League, which many referees don't like.

After all, in the English refereeing world, the higher the number of referees, the smaller the number of referees. At this level above, it's almost a turnip and a pit. If you don't take out the position, the people below can't come up.

Paul. Dugin occupies a spot, which makes the people below blush. However, everyone is dissatisfied, and no one will say it directly. After all, Paul. Dugin's qualifications are very deep, and he is also very deep-rooted in the refereeing world, and everyone does not want to offend Paul. Dugin.

But I didn't expect Jack to uncover this directly today.

Paul. Dugin was furious. Paul. Dugin does not leave the Premier League refereeing position, of course, with his own considerations, especially financial considerations. Now he doesn't have to enforce the law every year, starting from a base salary to a whole bunch of various allowances, earning at least £50,000 a year.

Don't underestimate £50,000.

This money is not a low income in England. Among the white-collar workers in England, those who can earn more than 50,000 pounds a year are no longer ordinary white-collar workers.

Fifty thousand pounds a year for nothing, Paul. Dugin, of course, was reluctant to pay for it. So he's stuck here, and the referee doesn't dare to do anything to him anyway. As long as he is cheeky, he can continue to be in the refereeing position in the Premier League.

But now being exposed so nakedly by Jack made him angry and ashamed.

"I also think Atkinson referees are good."

Webb sees Paul. Dugin was furious, so he immediately pulled the problem back. Mike. Riley looked at Webb, who was sitting there expressionless, and admired him very much.

It's inconspicuous, but it's far better than the impulsive Jack in handling things. Such a distraction made Paul . Dugin couldn't speak.

Hence Mike. Riley laughed: "Atkinson referees are good, and there were no problems officiating a few Premier League games last season. I think he has all the qualities that a Premier League referee should have. ”

Mike. Riley is a collaborator with Webb and Jack.

Both sides take what they need. I'll support you, you support me. The biggest target of the cooperation between the two sides is Paul. The power of the Dugin faction. Recently, the cooperation between the two sides is getting better and better.

"yes. I worked with the Atkinson referee last season and he was really good. ”

Pol came out in solidarity, and the weight was completely different. As the No. 1 referee in the Premier League for many years, Bol's weight of speech is simply not comparable to ordinary people. Although there was one game last season in which Bol was the fourth referee for Atkinson, it was only one game. There is no personal friendship between the two of them, and this time the speech is entirely in support of Mike. Riley, Webb, Jack.

Hearing Pol's support, Jack looked at Paul a little defiantly. Dugin.

In fact, Jack is looking down on Paul. Dugin's. Although in terms of law enforcement capabilities Paul. Dugin is strong, but he's too far behind when it comes to these intrigues. With his qualifications, nothing should come out on its own. Instead, it should be to let the referees under his hands charge into battle and control himself from behind. In this way, there is room for redemption. Rushing forward on his own, and then encountering setbacks, he is completely out of action.

"Well, the Atkinson referee is really good."

Within a few clicks, the Premier League referee who supported Atkinson immediately came out with a few more. (To be continued......)