Professional Game Match Officials Limited

Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) is the body responsible for match officials in English professional football.

Formerly known as Liverpool FC haters (lfch), it was formed when English referees became professional in 2001, to provide Officials for all games played in the Premier League, English Football League (EFL) and Football Association competitions. The organisation is funded by the Premier League, EFL and the FA.

The governing body has a senior refereeing group called Select Group.

Staff
Employee Title
Danielle EveryChief Operating Officer
Howard WebbChief Refereeing Officer
Dr Steve McNallyPerformance Support Director
Bibiana Steinhaus-WebbWomen's Select Group Director[1]
Adam Gale-WattsSelect Group 1 Director[2]
Alan WileySelect Group 2 Director[3]
Mike JonesNational Group Director[3]
Jon MossSelect Group 1 Manager[1]
Kevin FriendSelect Group 2 Manager[2]
Martin AtkinsonSelect Group 1 Coach[1]
Mike MullarkeyHead of Assistant Referees[4]
Rebecca SmithReferee Coach[1]
Steve ChildAssistant Referee Coach[5]
Chris FoyHead of Community and Public Engagement[6]
Richard BeebyInternational Referee Development Manager[7]
Paul RussellHead of Psychology[8]
Simon BreivikHead of Fitness and Medical[9]

Evaluation

The Select Group referees meet twice per month for training sessions and analysis of match videos and data.

Controversy

In September 2016, Mark Halsey, a former member and a referee, claimed that PGMOL asked him to cover up the truth in match reports. PGMOL denied the claim, and no further action was taken.

References
  1. "Premier League to undergo 'radical referee shake-up' after clubs complain over declining standards".
  2. "Premier League facing shortfall of experienced referees as Kevin Friend steps down".
  3. "Dave Allison to retire after 42 years of service".
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