Anthony Taylor has been selected as one of six (and the only English) referees for the UEFA European U19 Championship Finals being held in Greece during July.
The two week, eight team tournament kicks off on Monday 6th July, and we’re delighted that Anthony has been given the honour of refereeing the tournament’s opening match between hosts Greece and Ukraine.
Altrincham referee Alex Phillips has been named Cheshire FA’s Academy Referee of the Year. Alex’s dedication to refereeing goes beyond his own appointments, regularly offering his help as a mentor to new referees in the district and assisting as Referee Development Programme meetings. We’re delighted that Alex’s hard work, skill and dedication has been recognised with this award.
More information on the Cheshire FA website: www.cheshirefa.com/news/2015/may/academy-referee-of-the-year
We’re delighted that Anthony Taylor has been appointed as an Additional Assistant Referee to this season’s UEFA Europe League Final.
The final on 27th May at Poland’s national stadium in Warsaw will be refereed by Martin Atkinson, with Mike Mullarkey and Stephen Child as assistant referees. Anthony Taylor and Andre Marriner are additional assistant referees and Jake Collin is appointed as reserve assistant referee.
Cheshire FA referee registration is open for the 2015/16 season via the Whole Game System. Could all referees please complete this process as soon as possible.
More info: Cheshire FA Referee Registration
We’re delighted that the Altrincham & District FA have 27 newly qualified football referees following completion of their latest course at Sale United FC, led by Stuart Kay. After attending a 3 day course in November and passing an exam on the Laws of the Game, the trainee referees have been refereeing in the Timperley & District Junior Football League under the watchful eye of mentors. Having successfully completed a number of matches, they have now been signed off as FA Qualified Referees.
We look forward to the new referees joining the society next season.
Please be aware that the Greater Manchester Marathon will result in travel disruption in parts of the district on Sunday 19th April. Plan your journeys accordingly. Details and a map are in the link.
http://www.greatermanchestermarathon.com/files/6814/2556/3822/ASICS_GMM2015_diversion_info.pdf
Congratulations to all officials on the following appointments to the 2014/15 Altrincham & District FA Cup Finals:
ADFA Senior Cup
Referee: Jonathan Broadhurst
Assistant Referees: Garrie Stockley and Oliver Chow
Fourth Official: Steve Skilton
ADFA Sunday Senior Cup
Referee: Tom Kirk
Assistant Referees: Alex Phillips and Mike Ransome
Fourth Official: Felipe Morais
We are delighted to congratulate the following referees on their hard earned promotions during the 2014/15 season:
To Level 5:
Mike Ransome
To Level 6:
Rohan Anand
Brian Coyne
Felipe Morais
Mark Watkins
3 referees have been nominated to The FA for promotion to Level 4, and we await their decision.
Good luck to the 10 referees who have put themselves forward for promotion during the 2015/16 season.
Certificates were presented at our March meeting by Steve Stewart, Referee Development Manager for Lancashire FA.
Mike Ransome, Level 5
Brian Coyne, Level 6
Felipe Morais, Level 6
Congratulations to all officials on the following appointments to the 2015 Altrincham & District FA Cup Semi-Finals:
ADFA Senior Cup
Referee: Steve Wright
Assistant Referees: Felipe Morais and David Hadcroft
Fourth Official: Steve Johnson
Referee: Alex Phillips
Assistant Referees: Mark Watkins and Brian Coyne
Fourth Official: Dennis Davenport
ADFA Sunday Senior Cup
Referee: Chris Clarke
Assistant Referees: Oliver Chow and Josh Scahill
Fourth Official: Martin Howe
Referee: Simon Humphries
Assistant Referees: Garrie Stockley and James Watson
Fourth Official: Andrew Worthington
Anthony Taylor has been selected to referee the 2015 Capital One Cup Final between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday 1st March at Wembley Stadium. He will be assisted by Lee Betts and Dave Bryan, with Craig Pawson as 4th official and Andy Halliday as the reserve assistant referee.
As the Referee Development Officer for Altrincham & District FA, Anthony is instrumental in the ongoing development of local referees, and we’re delighted that the hard work and dedication he puts in to refereeing has been rewarded with this prestigious appointment.
Our congratulations go to Anthony and all of his team.