By Mark Clattenburg for the Each day Mail Printed: 22:31 GMT, 14 December 2023 | Up to date: 22:58 GMT, 14 December 2023
This promotion is lengthy overdue. Having recognized Rebecca Welch for near a decade, I can say it couldn’t have occurred to a extra deserving referee.The Premier League have lagged behind on this regard. Stephanie Frappart has been utilized in France’s Ligue 1 and Maria Sole Ferrieri Caputi has officiated in Italy’s Serie A. Howard Webb was in command of the MLS in the US when the whistle was handed to Tori Penso. It’s good to see Webb bringing inclusion to the Premier League now he’s head of the PGMOL. However that is no token gesture. Welch has earned it. Like all referees who make it into the world’s elite league, she has labored her method up from the underside, within the video games the place one man and a canine have been watching and even the Jack Russell was barking abuse.Then on to the Nationwide League, League Two and League One. And video games within the Championship, the place you might be discovered in the event you haven’t obtained what it takes. Welch has performed all of it and proven her confidence. Rebecca Welch is about to make historical past and turn into the primary lady to referee a Premier League soccer match Welch will take cost of Fulham’s house sport towards Burnley on December 23 The Premier League has lagged behind different European leagues with Stephanie Frappart (L) and Maria Sole Ferrieri Caputi (R) each having refereed in Ligue 1 and Serie A
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In relation to making selections in a match, from as minor as a throw-in to as main as a last-minute penalty, it mustn’t matter in case you are male or feminine.All that issues is that you’re correct, and having seen Welch in motion, I do know she is somebody who retains controversy to a minimal.The North East has been a hotbed for refereeing expertise, from me to Michael Oliver to George Courtney to Peter Willis to Alan Wilkie. Welcome to the North East Refereeing Division, Rebecca! Welch has been refereeing within the Championship this season in addition to working as a fourth official within the Premier League IT’S ALL KICKING OFF! It is All Kicking Off is an thrilling new podcast from Mail Sport that guarantees a special tackle Premier League soccer, launching with a preview present as we speak and each week this season.It’s accessible on MailOnline, Mail+, YouTube , Apple Music and Spotify
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MARK CLATTENBURG: That is no token gesture… Rebecca Welch’s appointment is is well-deserved. It’s good to see Howard Webb bringing inclusion to the Premier League