Michael Oliver talks with 13-year-old referee - The Athletic

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Really interesting piece from Stuart James for those of you who have a subscription to The Athletic. Michael Oliver had a long Q&A with a young referee. Both Oliver and the young man made a good account of themselves.

'Everyone wants to be Ronaldo or Messi. But I want to be the referee': Young ref Freddie Fraser, 13, meets 'idol' Michael Oliver

Freddie Fraser’s ambition is to break Michael Oliver’s record as the youngest Premier League referee

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You're 13!!
Go and PLAY FOOTBALL!!

 

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You're 13!!
Go and PLAY FOOTBALL!!

You can do both. My son, who is 13, often plays in the morning and refs in the afternoon.
If the kid has fun refereeing, why not do what he enjoys?