"Hey, Neil, morning."

"What the referee committee said?"

Neil. Barry.

Because the World Cup has completely ended, Jack has also ended the lockdown here. As a World Cup referee, when there is a game, you are not allowed to contact other people.

Therefore, the hotel where Jack is staying is strictly secure, and no one is allowed to enter or leave Jack and the referees at will.

It's all about preventing some other problems from happening in the World Cup.

To put it bluntly, I am afraid that the referee will be affected by some other influence before the game. Even if the referee wants to go out, he must be in a group of two or more people to go out. None of the referees are allowed to move alone before the game.

But now that the World Cup is over, there is no such taboo. Originally, Jack could have left Germany, but because of the problem of the game, he still needed to communicate with the FIFA referee committee, so Jack stayed in Germany for the time being.

The first one to come to Jack the next day was Neil. Barry.

Neil. Barry has already begun to take charge of the English Referees Committee and will soon become the official Chairman of the English Referees Committee. Jack became a referee for the World Cup final. Barry is also quite a good thing.

After all, the last time an English referee officiated a World Cup final was thirty-four years ago, and it was Jack's teacher who officiated at a World Cup final. During these more than 30 years, Italian referees have been the most glamorous. Several Italian referees officiated the World Cup final.

Referees are actually no different from coaches and players.

The more you can officiate a heavyweight match, the more you reflect the status of the referee. Jack's status as a referee in European football is now much improved, which is good for referees throughout England.

It is because of these more than thirty years. England does not have any representative referees, so it also leads to the lack of status in European football for the entire English refereeing community. There is no place in world football.

And Bol, England's No. 1 referee, is frequently laughing in the World Cup. Whether it was the 2002 World Cup in South Korea and Japan or the 2006 World Cup in Germany, he made low-level mistakes. It also brought shame to the entire English referee.

Good thing now there's Jack. It is possible to reverse such a situation.

Neil. How could Barry not be happy. Neil. Barry's ambition is still not small. I hope to make English referees rise in European football like the Premier League now. So of course he came over to see Jack for the first time.

However, he is also worried about Zidane's affairs and whether it will affect Jack.

Jack is just rising, just reaching his peak, and he can still be at the peak for another ten years. The longer Jack's prime is, the more benefits he will have for the English referees. Neil. Barry didn't want anything to happen to Jack at this time, and that would affect the entire English refereeing team.

"Nothing is a big deal. They accepted my claim and decided that I had prevented the clash and did not need to give Zidane a red card. ”

Jack shrugged.

Jack is now on a big swing. Although the final decision was somewhat controversial. But the 30-year-old referee of the World Cup final also needs to give face to the FIFA referee committee and the UEFA referee committee.

After all, Jack was only thirty years old.

The performance is already one of the best in world football. No matter what the FIFA referees committee does with Jack, as long as England supports Jack, then Jack won't have any problems. With Jack's strength, future fame can only grow. Thirty years old is already the final of the World Cup of Enforcement, who will be able to match Jack in a few years. It's possible to be even more bullish than Corina at the beginning.

Such a referee will definitely be a pivotal figure in the future European football refereeing world.

It's not a big deal, and they don't really have trouble with Jack. Even if some of them may leave the refereeing world in the next ten years, their disciples and grandchildren are estimated to be in the refereeing world. Why offend a future judge like Jack.

Therefore, the FIFA referee committee accepted Jack's explanation. Of course, this is also the power of the referee. In general. In the referee's post-match report, the referee committee will not easily overturn the explanation of some things.

So the FIFA referees committee is ready to support Jack in this matter.

In fact, Jack never considered the referees' side. Because no matter how Jack is dealt with internally, he must defend his own referee in front of outsiders.

And Villar was on the phone after the game. Jack was not blamed either. On the contrary, he also congratulated Jack for officiating at the World Cup final and praised Jack's performance in the World Cup final.

That alone reassured Jack.

"That's good."

Neil. Barry nodded.

At present, the old referees in England are starting to retire. Including the poor performance in this World Cup. Pol, who was sent home early, has also reached retirement age.

This World Cup made a joke with three yellow cards. Pol probably didn't have the face to stay any longer.

When Bol, England's No. 1 referee, retires, then the English refereeing world will officially enter the era of Jack and Webb. Although there are some older than Jack and Webb. Seniority also exists than the referees of Jack and Webb.

However, none of them are currently in the English refereeing arena as good as Jack and Webb, and their results are not as good as Jack and Webb. Without Bol and Gallagher, no one in the English refereeing community can suppress Jack and Bol.

Neil. If Barry wants to stabilize the English refereeing scene in the future, he also needs to rely on Jack and Webb.

"Jack, this time I came to you to ask for your opinion."

"What's the matter?"

Status.

A World Cup final was a game-changer for Jack's status in the world of refereeing. In the past, although Jack's status in the English refereeing circle and the European refereeing community was not low.

But it's still just a young referee with a strong upward momentum.

But with Jack officiating this World Cup final, Jack's status is no longer that of a young referee. Although he is still thirty years old, no one will continue to be a young referee for Jack.

Jack has become the top referee in world football and has become a big figure in the refereeing world.

Even if it's Neil. What's the matter with Barry. It is also necessary to ask Jack's opinion, and he can't decide things arbitrarily. This was not possible before. The top of the former English referees committee was at best to value Jack's opinion. Instead of specifically asking Jack's opinion.

This is the change of discourse power brought about by the change of status.

"Jack, after this World Cup, many international referees have chosen to retire. Graham is ready to do the same. We in England will have a place for an international referee. ”

Jack nodded.

It turned out to be for this.

Jack didn't answer directly. Because Jack already has a candidate in mind. And Jack believes that Neil. Barry's candidate, and Webb's candidate, are probably the same.

So Jack said, "What about the people you are sure of?" ”

"Mark. How is Clattenberg? ”

Neil. Barry said it directly.

Jack shrugged, then said, "It should be." I don't have much of an opinion. ”

Jack had thought of it a long time ago.

There are not many people who are currently qualified to substitute international referees. Of these, Clattenberg is the least qualified, but the most highly regarded. He is not only a referee focused on training by the FA, but also has a good personal relationship with Webb and Jack. We worked together a lot back then.

So don't think about it, the FA is ready to recommend Clattenburg. Jack can't object, after all, Jack and Clattenberg have a good personal relationship and are currently very close. If opposed. Then there will be problems with the relationship with Weber and Clattenberg.

But Jack still said, "But Neil." Martin and I have officiated in World Cup finals together, and I think it shouldn't be difficult for him to get an international referee. ”

Martin. Atkinson.

He is already 35 years old, and although he is an international assistant referee, he is not an international referee. Because this time he followed Jack to officiate in the World Cup final, he is also eligible.

However, England's international referees are limited after all.

That's why Jack specifically mentions Atkinson's business. Compared to Atkinson, Clattenburg is only thirty-one years old, which is still quite young.

"Okay, I got it. Originally, we had more international referees in the English refereeing community, but you know the situation over the years. It's useless to have more places. But you officiate the World Cup final this time. That's when we in England come into play. Martin things I know how to do. ”

In fact, there are a lot of international referees in each country, and many of them cannot be used up.

Even each country is eligible to submit ten international referees per year for FIFA's approval. But these are all imaginary, and it seems that there are quite a few places. But there are very few that can really be assigned.

For example, China can also submit a list of 10 international judges every year. But when it comes to FIFA, it is estimated that there is not a single one that can be approved. That's the reality.

Everyone understands this.

Therefore, many countries report the number of international referees. It's all in your own heart.

The quality of English referees in these thirty years was limited and their status was not high. As a result, the number of places to be reported is also limited. But England really has a lot to spare. It's just that I couldn't get through the report before. But if it's Atkinson, it's very likely.

After all, Atkinson officiated the World Cup final.

"Then I'll thank you for Martin."

Atkinson.

Jack and Atkinson have known each other for ten years and have always had a very good relationship. When the lower leagues are in the lower leagues. Atkinson has been helping Jack. Since arriving in the Premier League, Jack has been helping Atkinson.

It can be said that the two are the most solid allies in the Premier League. The higher Atkinson's status, the more it will help Jack. It will increase Jack's voice in the English refereeing community.

Jack, of course, wants to carry Atkinson.

"Something to do."

Neil. Barry is casual. Then he smiled and said, "But, Jack." And congratulations. FIFA is ready to transfer you to participate in the training courses organized by FIFA to train referees in Asia and Africa, and serve as a mentor. (To be continued......)