In the Middle

For 22 years I was a referee and so I can empathise with referees featured in this film. I was a class 3 referee and so most of my games were on local parks. I was never assaulted or spat at in my time.

I admire the class 3 referees shown in this film, without them games could not go ahead.

I never had much time for senior referees,I thought they were cliquey and rather patronised class 3.

I was once a 4th official at Chelsea,and all the officials talked about was how much money they were going to make particularly on mid week matches. Premier League referees are on an ego trip.

Referees like Ron are pure gold.