"An arm extended away from the body makes that body bigger, in an unnatural position," explains Mike Riley,Managing Director ofProfessional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL), the referees' body. "If the ball strikes that arm, particularly if it is blocking a shot on goal, there is a g...
"The changes are reflective of the modern game – you have to move with the times,"Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL)General Manager Mike Riley said. "We want football to be seen as a progressive and forward-thinking sport and ultimately these changes have been made to try and...
"I stay true to myself and try to represent the football club and the city in the best way possible through win, lose and draw, and stay on task. I don't worry about anything else apart from this club continuing to improve. How that improves, I don't mind. It's a feeling th...
Appointed by the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL), the Select Group 1 is a panel of referees and assistant referees tasked with officiating matches in the Premier League, Football League, FA Cup and Football League Cup. Last season, Kavanagh, officiated 40 matches in all competit...