Pro Ref is the new name for PGMOL, renamed for the start of the 2026/2027 season. It is the body responsible for referees in the English pyramid, from training and development through to appointing match officials for matches across the Premier League, the EFL, and all other FA competitions.
Seeing Chief Refereeing Officer Howard Webb on TV admitting error after the contentious winning goal in the Manchester derby was like having Déjà vu. How many times do we have statements and apologies from the referees? In this game, Enzo Fernandez was clearly offside and interfering with play for Haaland’s goal, yet VAR awarded it.
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