It’s been known for quite a while that Kevin Friend has been confirmed as a Select Group official from next season. On Monday, the PGMO confirmed the promoted referees in front of the Premier League and Championship season. It also puts an end to all speculation of Michael Oliver being promoted to the Select Group this season. These speculations arose after Oliver was appointed as fourth official to an Europa League qualifying match, a rather strange appointment for a National List referee.
With the new season fast approaching and the hard work already underway, several officials are looking forward to the new campaign with increased vigour after being promoted.
Kevin Friend has been promoted to the Select Group referees list after six years as a National List Referee.
Seven Assistant Referee’s have been promoted to the Select Group list; Stuart Burt, David Coote, Paul Thompson, Scott Ledger, Rob Lewis, Simon Long and Bobby Madley.
The article includes several other promotions, to both the National List and Panel List of Referees.
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