Howard Webb has been promoted to a new role as performance director for England's professional referees and will be the man who selects officials for Premier League matches.
Webb, 43, who retired as a referee last year after a career which included taking charge of the 2010 World Cup final, has been appointed performance director for the Select Group of referees - the 17 full-time professional officials.
'What has also become clear is that Howard has a natural flair for coaching and his extensive experience of the Premier League means he's expertly placed to lead and further develop the high standards of the Select Group.'
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Howard Webb has been promoted to a new role as performance director for England's professional referees and will be the man who selects officials for Premier League matches.
Webb, 43, who retired as a referee last year after a career which included taking charge of the 2010 World Cup final, has been appointed performance director for the Select Group of referees - the 17 full-time professional officials.
'What has also become clear is that Howard has a natural flair for coaching and his extensive experience of the Premier League means he's expertly placed to lead and further develop the high standards of the Select Group.'
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Howard Webb has been promoted to a new role as performance director for England's professional referees and will be the man who selects officials for Premier League matches.
Webb, 43, who retired as a referee last year after a career which included taking charge of the 2010 World Cup final, has been appointed performance director for the Select Group of referees - the 17 full-time professional officials.
'What has also become clear is that Howard has a natural flair for coaching and his extensive experience of the Premier League means he's expertly placed to lead and further develop the high standards of the Select Group.'
Howard Webb has been promoted to a new role as performance director for England's professional referees and will be the man who selects officials for Premier League matches.
Webb, 43, who retired as a referee last year after a career which included taking charge of the 2010 World Cup final, has been appointed performance director for the Select Group of referees - the 17 full-time professional officials.
'What has also become clear is that Howard has a natural flair for coaching and his extensive experience of the Premier League means he's expertly placed to lead and further develop the high standards of the Select Group.'