This old topic has come up again, via Howard Webb.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64047311
Yes, it could be a great idea but in practical terms -
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64047311
Yes, it could be a great idea but in practical terms -
- At what level do they start?
- Are Step 5/6 clubs willing to be the "Guinea pig" for these players, given the abuse, etc that have been showing to referees going though the current schemes?
- Will they be paid from the start, or will they need new jobs and referee in their spare time (like the rest of us)
- Will they need to become AR's or fast-track only to become referees?