On this special edition of the PWU Podcast we welcome, former Premier League and FIFA listed referee, now Community and Public Engagement for the Professional Game Match Officials Limited, Chris Foy.
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| Chris Foy |
Hailing from St Helens, Chris started his working life as an apprentice Brickie before joining Merseyside Police as a ‘Bobby’ in 1984.
Chris made it to the top refereeing in the English
game, with almost 600 matches to his name, 261 in the Premier League, he is one
of England's most experienced refs.
Highly respected by fans, players and his peers, Chris Foy started life in the
Warrington League and, through hard work and dedication made it onto the
Football League list back in the late 1990s.
We chat
about his own personal highlights, including his only time refereeing a Wigan
Athletic game, career paths in football officialdom, VAR, how to improve game
management and cut down abuse of officials, the refs that have had an impact
over the years and the best player he has refereed.
Chris gives his opinion on the new wave of referees, he has worked alongside
both Sian Massey and Rebecca Welch and discusses the opportunities open to all,
we chat about fan engagement and finally Chris gives us his hopes for the
future of referees.
To listen to the interview with Chris, simply click on the embedded player below or you can download this episode to listen to at your leisure by clicking here
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