FA Youth Cup Referee Appointments
FA Youth Cup Referee Appointments
Hertfordshire FA Referee Development Officer (RDO), and former FIFA Official, Phil Sharp said:
'Many Congratulations to all Officials on the well-deserved appointments to FA Competitions this coming week. I wish all the very best for a successful and enjoyable match.'
Please find details of the officials & fixtures below:
5. Stevenage FC v Middlesbrough FC 11-Jan-18 (19:00)
Referee: Josh Smith (Bedford)
Assistant: Benjamin Bowles (Colchester)
Assistant: Karl Sear (Chelmsford)
Fourth Official: Adam Steele (Stevenage)
10. Colchester United FC v Milton Keynes Dons FC 16-Jan-18 (19:00)
Referee: Wayne Cartmel (Luton)
Assistant: Jack Bloxham (Harpenden)
Assistant: Jack Hall (Bushey)
Fourth Official: Christopher Hastings (Colchester)
15. Norwich City FC v Derby County FC 12-Jan-18 (19:00)
Referee: Robert Whitton (Braintree)
Assistant: Mark Chalkey (Gooderstone)
Assistant: Andy Loe (St. Albans)
Fourth Official: David Jewell (Norwich)
Reasons to Referee
There are many reasons why more people are getting into refereeing. It's a great way to be involved in football and there are opportunities for everyone.
For those looking to take it up, refereeing is a way to:
- Give something back to the game you love
- Remain involved in the game after injury or retirement
- Build life skills such as confidence and communication
- Play a vital role in ensuring players enjoy the game
- Help increase participation in the sport
- Meet people and make new friends
