Bobby Madley - retired!?

[es1]

Seen some Twitter rumblings (from reputable sources...) that he's retired due to a change in personal circumstances. Anyone else seem or heard anything!? Was only last month I officiated a charity tournament with him and he was gearing up for Europa league qualifiers and high profile friendlies...

 

[cwyeary]

Seems to be true.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/footbal...feree-bobby-madley-quits-due-change-personal/

Also it leaves England with six FIFA referees and perhaps five if Atkinson leaves the panel in December.

 

[Kieran W]

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/footbal...feree-bobby-madley-quits-due-change-personal/

PGMOL confirmed he's gone

@cwyeary beat me to it!

 

[es1]

More rumors about it being linkimg to a 'video'

Wtfis going on?!

 

[JamesL]

Most peculiar. Must be serious to give up what you've worked for so many hears to acheive.

Odds on his brother Andy being promoted to replace him?

 

[Sheffields Finest]

I heard its a short list between @Ciley Myrus and @GraemeS...... It's pistols at dawn i've heard!!

 

[RobOda]

I heard its a short list between @Ciley Myrus and @GraemeS...... It's pistols at dawn i've heard!!

How dare they leave me out of the running again.

 

[Sheffields Finest]

How dare they leave me out of the running again.

Clatts said you had this chance @RobOda

 

[RustyRef]

I'm pretty sure that he has a Norwegian wife and family, so I would guess they are moving there hence this decision. If I'm right then perhaps he will continue his refereeing and FIFA career there.

 

[Middle Man]

If he moves country will he retain your FIFA badge? I know Alan Kelly moved from Ireland to the MLS but haven't heard of him officiating internationally since.

 

[cwyeary]

If he moves country will he retain your FIFA badge? I know Alan Kelly moved from Ireland to the MLS but haven't heard of him officiating internationally since.

Norway would have to submit him to the FIFA panel as one of their referees.

 

[Yampy]

I'd like to see him have to do Norway's equivalent of a supply league for a season, get a few observations in so the Norway FA can see where his standard fits in to their structure.
Isn't that what the FA would do?

 

[lincs22]

I'd like to see him have to do Norway's equivalent of a supply league for a season, get a few observations in so the Norway FA can see where his standard fits in to their structure.
Isn't that what the FA would do?

 

[Sheffields Finest]

Rumours of a video online??? Not found it yet!!!

 

[Ciley Myrus]

Rumours of a video online??? Not found it yet!!!

I was hoping this forum of all places would steer clear of that rumour.

 

[Sheffields Finest]

Certainly would never post it but if it appertains to said departure then surely it can be discussed in an adult way! #freespeeech

 

[Ciley Myrus]

Certainly would never post it but if it appertains to said departure then surely it can be discussed in an adult way! #freespeeech

Only my opinion but its referee person related, and not to do with refereeing as such
By even mentioning there is a rumour it sparks curiosity and will lead to even more folk getting potentially the wrong end of the stick.

 

[Sheffields Finest]

There is normally no smoke without fire so I sincerely hope it is a location issue only. It would be a shame should it not be because of his work to get to the PL and have it ended by something untoward. I liked him as a referee and he showed humility even in making errors.

 

[QuaverRef]

Rumours of a video online??? Not found it yet!!!

Judging by the supposed contents of the video, I hope you weren't searching for too long!

 

[lincs22]

Please no links or reference to the contents of the video on the forum.

If it happens, this thread will be deleted completely and bans for those referencing it.......