"You mean you're going to have to officiate in June? Didn't there be no competition at that time? ”

"How not. Confederations Cup. ”

There are competitions in January and February, but they are completely different from those in September and October. For example, in September and October, there were five or six Premier League games a month alone, and occasionally there were League Cup and FA Cup games.

Of course, Jack is an international referee, and the Champions League matches are interspersed in September and October. And there are a lot of World Cup qualifiers or European Cup qualifiers in the middle, of course, there are also some friendly matches, warm-up matches and so on.

Therefore, under normal circumstances, such as in September and October, if there are many games, Jack is estimated to officiate seven or eight games a month, or even ten games.

That is to say, when Jack is busy, he almost enforces a game every three or four days. Even when it's not busy, it's common to enforce a game in five days. Jack was really busy at that time.

One minute on stage, ten years off stage.

As a referee, it's not just about officiating the game. Jack also needs to do some work for the game. In addition, there were a lot of referee meetings in the middle, so Jack was really busy at that time.

There is hardly much time to rest. Therefore, referees are the industry with greater pressure. As long as there is a mistake during the game, the media will bite it after the game. Radical fans might even find your home address, or phone number, and give you a good intimidation.

But January and February are different.

Basically, that's four or five games a month. So the time is still relatively abundant, basically a game every six or seven days.

So this time on the Spanish beach, Jack also has plenty of time to play. Escape the heat in the summer. Sheltering from the cold in winter, it is also considered a holiday destination.

"The Confederations Cup? What kind of game is this. ”

Cheryl shook her head.

Although the Confederations Cup is vigorously created by FIFA. But the impact is too low. Ordinary fans like Cheryl don't care about the Confederations Cup at all. Cheryl also just finished their single, and then has been appearing everywhere for more than a month. I've just been available lately.

Of course, their group will release their first album in May, so they are busy.

"It's also a FIFA game. Don't underestimate him. ”

"Cut! I've never heard of any federation cup. ”

"Didi-Di-"

Jack was telling Cheryl about Villar's search for himself when the phone rang in his pocket. Jack took it and saw that it was Mike. Riley's phone. Jack answered the phone and said with a smile, "Mike, something?" ”

"Where are you?"

"Spanish holiday. Well, why don't you come over too? I'll book a room for you? ”

For Mike. Riley Jack is very familiar.

This dude is what will really enjoy. Whenever there are no race days, he will find a quiet place. Enjoy yourself quietly. For a lot of referees who have a job, it's usually very busy.

But Mike. Riley is not.

Since the referee's income has increased dramatically, Mike. Riley quit his job. And the money is starting to make some other investments. He himself has begun to transition to a full-time referee.

Because his goal is the chief referee.

"I'm not going. I'm calling because I have news for you. ”

"What, what's wrong?"

Jack was puzzled. There wasn't much going on in the Premier League before I arrived. Could it be that in just a few days, something else has happened? Unlikely, after all, there is no match task in the Premier League during this time, and there is nothing else to do.

Although Jack came to Spain, he also went online. If there's something really going on in the Premier League, there's something Jack doesn't know.

"It's fine. It's a good thing. ”

"Say."

Hear Mike. Riley said it was good news, and Jack immediately asked Mike. Riley.

Jack understands Mike. Riley. This is a very calm referee and he is very clear about his strength. This is a referee with a clear goal. He called Jack, who was far away in Spain, and said it was good news. Then it must be very good news.

"The referees' report on the 2002 referee ratings is out. Jack, you're number one. You're about to be the best referee in the Premier League. ”

"Is it really me?"

"It's true. I've been with Neil. The Barry referee inquired, and it was. There are no problems. Congratulations, Jack. ”

A smile immediately appeared on Jack's face.

Jack couldn't help but be upset. The Premier League referees' committee rates the previous year's referees in January each year. In fact, the referee committee has scored twice in a year. Once after the end of the season. One time was after the end of the year.

At the end of last season, Jack finished third in the Premier League.

In fact, Jack was not convinced at the time. Jack doesn't think he made many mistakes last season. How could it be just in third place. And last season Jack also officiated in the Carabao Cup final, which of course includes a lot of big talks in the Premier League.

But there was no way.

Because last season was a World Cup year, the FA arranged easier games for Bol and Gallagher in order to protect them. Even if there is any controversy, the FA is covering it up.

The final score can also be seen. Bol first, Gallagher second, it's all for FIFA. After the two of them came Jack. Below Jack is Webb, and below Webber is more unexpected, Bennett.

At that time, Jack could only accept this result.

Unexpectedly, after 2002, his score turned out to be the first. Score first, another way of saying it is the best judge. This is Jack's first accolade, which is that Jack was the best referee in the Premier League in 2002.

It's been eight years since Jack was qualified as a referee, and seven years since he was an assistant referee in the Northern League.

This is the first time Jack has won an honor.

Referees, referees don't really have any other honors. It is the best referee awarded by the English referee committee, and of course there is also the best referee in Europe by the UEFA referee committee. FIFA has something similar.

UEFA and FIFA's best referee Jack is not expected right now, but England's best referee Jack has always been eyed by the eye.

The thought of Jack excites me. Because after this honor. Since then, Jack has also been an honorary referee. Later, when Jack went to European football, he also had the confidence to speak. He was the best referee in the Premier League in 2002.

"Thank you. Mike. ”

"What is this. I guess a lot of people will get the news soon. ”

Mike. Riley news is the fastest.

Because Mike. Riley and the top of the refereeing committee, as well as the next head referee, Neil Brown. Barry has a very good personal relationship. So what's going on with the referees, Mike. Riley was able to know in advance.

That's networking.

"That's different. I'm on vacation right now and I'm in a better mood when I get a call from you. You will be able to have a more enjoyable vacation. So, I'll invite you to drink when you go back. ”

"Okay."

Jack put down the phone, and his mood was getting better and better.

Since he was the best referee in 2002, what position will he be in at the end of this season. 0203 season. If Jack can still get first, then Jack will become the best referee in the Premier League.

The best in the Premier League, the best in the Premier League.

Wasn't that what I wanted to do back then?

"What a good thing."

Cheryl couldn't close her mouth when she saw Jack, so she asked strangely.

"I'm going to be the Premier League referee of the year 2002."

"Really?"

"Yes. Here comes the news, the English referees' score rankings have come out. ”

"Great. But it's still not as good as me. My songs have been number one for a long time. ”

…………

"Congratulations, Jack."

"Jack, congratulations."

"Here we are, our best referee."

After Jack's return to England, he attended the first refereeing meeting. All the judges congratulated Jack when they saw him. Everyone understands that Jack's rise in English football is no longer something anyone can stop.

In the mainstream leagues of European football, many of the top referees are the best coaches in their home leagues. But Jack, who was able to win the best referee in the top league at the age of twenty-seven, was definitely the first.

Twenty-seven-year-old Premier League referee. It was the first in the history of English referees.

This is the beginning.

At the age of 27, Jack has already surpassed Bol and Gallagher, the top referees in England, and become the best referee in the Premier League, so you can know Jack's future. After all, Bol and Gallagher are good. They are already at the age of entering the heyday of refereeing, and they are also at the last moment of refereeing.

Bol and Gallagher were already forty years old. That's four or five years of refereeing. And four or five years later, when they retire. Jack was no more than thirty-one years old. In the refereeing profession, Jack still has a lot of time.

It's scary to think about.

Look at Jack's development. In the 00-01 season, Jack was only ranked seventh in the Premier League, and by the 01-02 season, he was already third. By the end of '02, it had already entered the first place. I don't know how many Premier League referees will be won in the future.

All referees know a thing.

Judging from the current development momentum, Jack must be the first referee that the FA will vigorously cultivate.

"Thank you."

Jack nodded at them.

"Jack, congratulations."

"Thanks, Mike. I talked to Howard about what you said, and he couldn't agree more. ”

The latter sentence of Jack is very whispered in Mike. Riley's ear spoke. Mike. Riley smiled and nodded, looked at Jack and said, "Help me thank Howard." Tell him that my promise will not change. ”

"Yes."

After just a whispered exchange, Jack and Mike. Riley immediately separated. Then say something off topic, as if nothing had been talked about just now. (To be continued......)