This (if true) is going to be fascinating, where these ex-pros start, how quickly they move thorough the levels to refereeing in the pro game, how difficult is it to progress without experience of learning at grass roots level? IMHO, the qualities to be a top player are a very different skill set to becoming an elite referee.
We will see…….
https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/24875699/howard-webb-dozen-referees-ex-pros/
We will see…….
https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/24875699/howard-webb-dozen-referees-ex-pros/