In a surprise announcement made today, the
Premier League released a statement saying that
Howard Webb was officially retiring as a match
referee and would be appointed technical director
of the Professional Game Match Officials Limited
(PGMOL).
Webb will now be responsible for overseeing the
technical direction and standards that govern the
on-field performance of PGMOL match officials.
He will also take a public-facing role, informing
and educating on refereeing matters. He will
report to PGMOL General Manager Mike Riley and
will join his management team.
Webb’s resignation brings to end a 25-year career
in refereeing.
His last act as a match referee was during this
summer’s World Cup when he officiated the
Round of 16 clash between Brazil and Chile.
