"Martin, congratulations."

"Mark, congratulations."

The match between Porto and Partizan Belgrade, although it was met by two individual coaches, did not cause too many waves. Overall, the game was very smooth.

However, Porto did have bad luck.

A lot of chances were created, and there were several of them just to score. If it was usual, it is estimated that he would have led the opponent by a large score of 3-0 or 4-0. It's a pity that I couldn't take it all the time, and it only took a corner kick opportunity to score a goal. It's so difficult to score goals, it's quick to concede.

A conceded goal in the front field allowed the Belgrade Partizan to fight back. A simple counterattack was scored by the Belgrade Partizan team.

The final score was 1-1.

Porto was not satisfied. But no matter how dissatisfied you are, it's also caused by your own waste of opportunities.

After the game, Jack returned to England, followed by the Premier League referee meeting. Phil. Dodd, Atkinson, and Clattenburg, several new Premier League referees, were all present. This is also the first superstar Premier League referee meeting after they became the referee of the Premier League.

Jack was very happy to face them.

Jack has a lot of friendships with these people. Even Phil, who has a good relationship with Gallagher and Bennett. Dodd also had a deep friendship with Jack in the lower leagues that year.

Although the two people did not develop their personal relationship because of their disagreements, there was no conflict. Since then, we have maintained a relationship. The two may not be close friends, but they are definitely not enemies.

"Jack. We arrived in the Premier League in a hurry. ”

Clattenberg greeted Jack with a smile. Speaking of which, when Jack and Clattenberg first met eight years ago, Clattenburg had been in the Northern League for two years. He is about to qualify as the referee of the Northern League.

At that time, Jack had just obtained the referee qualification not long ago, and he still relied on his teacher's connections to become an assistant referee in the Northern League. The two are the same age. But at the age of 20, the status is completely different.

Clattenburg is a star referee with enough seniority, while Jack is just a rookie assistant referee who has come to the Northern League.

It's a pity that the later development of the two people was completely different.

Clattenberg's promotion speed is also very fast, even faster than Webb's promotion speed at the beginning. Without Jack, Clattenburg would have become the youngest referee in Premier League history. It's a pity that because of Jack, he couldn't make history. Compared to Jack, Clattenberg's speed of promotion pales in comparison. Jack's promotion speed is absolutely unprecedented, whether in England or European football.

As for Atkinson, not to mention.

Atkinson debuted early and made a name for himself in the lower leagues at the beginning. is even as famous as Webb at the beginning, and he is a star referee in the lower leagues. It's just that a lot of time has been wasted since then. Plus Philip. Don's departure was a big blow to Atkinson.

But fortunately, they are now back in the Premier League.

'Just come to the Premier League.'

Jack and Webb have been playing alone in recent years, and they have already made a name for themselves in the Premier League refereeing world. Although it is not as strong as Bol and Gallagher, there is no one to underestimate.

Now, with Atkinson and Clattenburg as Premier League referees, Jack and Webber are just as strong as tigers. Four people occupy one-fifth of the places in the Premier League refereeing world alone, and with other supporting forces, the strength of several people in the Premier League refereeing community has developed by leaps and bounds.

"Hello Mark, Martin."

When Jack was talking to Clattenberg and Atkinson. Webb also came to the meeting.

It's completely different from three years ago when Jack and Webb first became Premier League referees. At that time, although both of them were star referees in the lower leagues, they were the most junior referees in the Premier League.

But after three years, the two are already the best developed referees in the Premier League.

So when Webb came in, all the referees greeted Webb. After Webb greeted them one by one. Came to Jack's side.

"Howard, it's here."

"Yes."

Although several people don't necessarily think the same thing, after all, everyone is not a machine. They are all people with their own ideas. But everyone's current interests are the same, and they want to warm up in the Premier League refereeing community. So a couple of people had some communication before the meeting.

This time the topic started with a simple start.

It is to summarize some of the problems that have arisen in the Premier League during this period of time. But then there's the important thing. It's about this season's League Cup.

On the arrangement of referees for League Cup matches.

At this time, those referees who do not have their own support for the team will have an advantage. Don't look like the referees of the League Cup knockout round, they are all on the list that came out a few days before the game. In fact, the list of referees for the match is usually determined very early.

Of course, when decided. There will also be some alternate referees. If the referee chosen has a problem in the middle, the alternate referee will take over.

At this time, it is not known who will make it to the knockout round, so the referees who do not support the team will benefit at this time. For example, Clattenburg is a Newcastle fan, so at this time everyone will be worried about what will happen if Newcastle reach the final. So it's easier to get support than referees like Clattenburg who have a support for the team, and those who don't support the team.

Of course, this is not absolute.

If anyone really wants to support Clattenberg, then they don't care about that. It's a big deal if Newcastle make it to the final, just find a substitute referee.

"Howard is the best fit."

As Weber's biggest collaborator, Jack certainly supported Weber. Webber has developed rapidly in the English refereeing scene, and has been a strong conversation with many referees in recent years. He is actually more valued in English football than Jack.

But Webb was also missing something. That is, there has never been any finals.

Including the Community Shield, League Cup, FA Cup, he has never officiated in a final. Last season. Jack and Webb support Mike. Riley, just hope Mike. Riley turned back to support Webb. If only the power of Jack and Webb. If Webb wants to officiate the League Cup final, there are still some deficiencies. That's why I'm going to talk to Mike. Riley cooperates.

By the end of the season, Mike. Riley needs to make good on his pledges.

So when Jack said that, Mike. Riley also has to step up. In this line of mixing, it should be said that in any industry, you can do a lot of small actions behind the scenes.

But in front of people, you must be consistent with what you look and do, which is the so-called hypocrite. We still have to keep it this way.

There is also the issue of personal favors, and there is also the issue of one's own guarantee. After the promise, if you don't want to implement it. There are a lot of moves that can be done behind the back to make the other person give up. But on the surface, you have to fulfill your promises. Otherwise, you will not be able to continue in this industry and will be despised by your peers.

Mike. The same goes for Riley.

Whether he was willing or not, since he had made a promise and accepted the favor of Jack and Webb, he had to fulfill his promise. Mike. Riley didn't hesitate and said, "I don't think there's anyone better suited than Referee Webb. He has been in charge of the Premier League in good form over the past few years, and he will not have any problems officiating in the League Cup final. ”

Webb was in a good mood.

Webb and Jack came to the Premier League together. The development of Webb in English football was smoother. But compared to Jack, Weber lacks some masterpieces. Webb would have been hoping to officiate a cup final.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have supported Mike easily last season. Riley. Although we have a good relationship, it has not reached that point. Or is it because of Mike. Riley would support Webb. That's why I chose to support him. Everyone is mutually beneficial.

Now it's Webb's turn to enjoy the fruits.

"The League Cup final? Howard is the most suitable. ”

Clattenburg attended a Premier League referee meeting for the first time without any inhibitions. For Clattenburg, coming to the Premier League doesn't feel strange at all. As a star referee in the world of English football. Clattenburg has always been the darling of the refereeing world.

Formerly Philip. This was the case when Don was there, and later Keith. The same goes for Hackett to become the chief referee. Even Neil, who is about to become the new chief referee. Barry. All of them were very fond of Clattenberg.

Clattenburg has been loved since he was in the Northern League.

But Clattenburg does deserve to be loved. At the age of sixteen, he appeared in the regional league. Two years of training in the regional league. Two years later, at the age of eighteen, Clattenburg became an assistant referee in the Northern League.

Then at the age of twenty, he became the referee of the Northern League, and it took him eight years to become the referee of the Premier League. In the middle, I went through the Anglo-African United, the English League C, the League Two, and the League One, and all the leagues went through.

It's not just that you're young, it's important that the experience is complete, that all the leagues have been played. Young but with plenty of experience, this is Clattenburg.

This time he came to the Premier League completely naturally, and no one put any obstacles in his way. So he himself is also full of confidence, and there is no strangeness at all. Weber is directly supported here.

Clattenburg and Webb have known each other for more than a decade, and the two have worked together many times back in the Northern League. Clattenburg worked as an assistant referee for Webb for nearly two years.

The confident Clattenberg is also not shy about suspicion.

Gallagher looked at Clattenberg and couldn't help but snort. In recent years, Gallagher has become more and more inadequate. Dugin's support, too.

In this Carabao Cup final, Gallagher once again wanted to recommend Bennett. It's a pity Mike. Riley and Jack joined forces, and the last time was to support Mike. Riley, this time it's backing Webb.

Both times he couldn't help it.

"Howard should have been like this a long time ago."

Pol slowly expressed his opinion. Webber is currently the best rising star in the English refereeing world, and his own strength is indeed very strong. Look at Mike. In Riley's face, Bol also needs to support Webb.

"Neil, look......"

Keith. Hackett actually doesn't like Mike. Riley and Jack were too close, but there was no way. His character is not as good as Philip. Don was so tough and gave the power to the Premier League referees. This has led to a significant increase in the power of the Premier League referee. These Premier League referees have just tasted the power and will never spit it out again.

"I think Howard should be given some chances."

Neil. Barry looked at Paul with a smile. Dugin, slowly speaking his mind. The current situation, even if it is Neil. Barry didn't speak, and the matter was already a foregone conclusion.

Neil. Barry just said it to everyone, and he also wanted to see his old rival, Paul. Dugin's joke.

"That's good. Since everyone thinks so, let's make sure that Webb referees. ”

Jack was the first to applaud and said to Webb next to him, "Howard, congratulations." ”

"Thank you."

Atkinson looked at Jack and Webb, and knew in his heart that Jack and Webb already had enough strength among the Premier League referees. It's already a good match for the old Premier League referees.

The relationship between Atkinson and Weber is actually average, not as good as the relationship between Clattenberg and Weber.

But Atkinson and Jack had a good relationship. Now to see Jack so powerful among the Premier League referees, Atkinson is also very happy in his heart. In the future, to become an international referee, you will need Jack's help. (To be continued......)