Retirement...

[coventryref]

After long deliberation this will be my last season as a referee on adult football
I have already resigned as an Official on The woman`s national list and have stopped all adult football.
I will still continue at Minor League Level but i am following a career as an assessor and licensed instructor.

I have had some highs as a referee which included refereeing on The Woman`s Premier league. I have also refereed at the following professional grounds.

Stamford Bridge
Upton Park
Pride Park
Ricoh Arena
Banks Stadium

I also have officiated at Coventry City U18`s Academy and On The premier League Youth Tournaments . And so many cup finals i couldn't remember them all.

One of my greatest achievements has been as a mentor, i have watched and advised so many new referees and its great to see them getting there L5 this year.

I have no regrets apart from i couldn't keep going but after 2 heart attacks and being diagnosed as a diabetic i no longer have the required fitness to keep going.

 

[Ryan Owens]

Congratulations, Coventryref! I'm sure that you will use all of your experience to provide fantastic feedback and instruction to the next generation. Keep yourself healthy.

 

[Reffariiii]

Enjoy your retirement, although, from what people tell me, assessing/instructing is even harder work

 

[Ross]

Only just seen this Paul. You've gotta think of yourself and health comes first.

Good luck with instructing and assessing.

 

[Dave87]

Enjoy your semi-retirement into the world of instructing and assessing

 

[DanCohen17]

CovRef, wish you all the best in your retirement from active refereeing and in your future career as an assessor!