Kevin Friend joins other experienced referees in retiring this summer
Kevin Friend has become the latest Premier league referee to retire, causing concerns about a lack of experienced officials at the top of English football.
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Exclusive: Premier League facing shortfall of experienced referees as Kevin Friend steps down
The Premier League faces an unprecedented shortfall in experienced referees next season after Kevin Friend became the fourth long-serving official to quit the top flight this summer - to take a management role with the referees’ organisation.
USMNT vs Grenada: How to watch live, stream, preview, lineups
The United States men’s national team moves from friendlies to the CONCACAF Nations League on Friday when Grenada visits Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas on Friday.
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Steven Gerrard hands Tim Iroegbunam first start as Aston Villa make three changes vs Norwich City
Steven Gerrard has named his Aston Villa line-up for this afternoon's Premier League clash against Norwich City.
Newcastle United left bemused by FA ruling as star is hit with £19,000 fine
Newcastle United have been left bemused by the FA's actions after Isaac Hayden was hit with a fine of £19,000. Having failed to get any reasonable explanation over the performance of officials David Coote and John Brooks, the only activity that followed the Stamford Bridge farce was correspondence on Hayden's social media post after the game.
'Absolute disgrace', Newcastle United have every right to feel cheated after VAR blunder
Lee Clark has branded the FA's handling of Newcastle United's VAR farce at Chelsea as an "absolute disgrace" with the only action so far seeing Isaac Hayden charged for making post-game comments on the performance of referee David Coote and VAR man John Brooks.
Brooks reacts to USMNT snub: 'My American identity is at stake!'
John Brooks has shared his disappointment at missing out on the United States men's national team's final World Cup qualifying squad.