Even the addition of Video Assistant Referees VAR has not made things easier, with plenty of controversy surrounding the new technology designed to limit mistakes. Some of the Premier League's best known referees have gone on to officiate in World Cups and European Championships, with Howard Webb becoming the first person to referee both the Champions League final and the World Cup final in the same year.
Webb retired in , and has gone on to have a career in broadcasting with BT Sport, providing analysis on refereeing decisions in live games. Goal investigates what salary is on offer to Premier League referees as well as officials in the Champions League and Europe's top leagues.
Officials are marked for performances depending on whether decisions are right or wrong. The Premier League do it differently, with every decision - as minor as a throw-in or as major as a penalty - marked by evaluators. The process adds to the pressure referees feel to make correct calls. Sportsmail can also reveal how, during a recent half-term review with PGMOL bosses, referees raised concerns about feeling pressure to overturn their original decisions when told to visit the pitchside monitor by VAR.
They say being told to review a decision on their monitors implies a mistake has been made. Referees believe reviewing decisions on their pitchside monitor implies a mistake was made. Mike Dean, one of the English game's most experienced officials, recently asked to sit out a round of fixtures following death threats directed at him after incorrect calls. Dean had shown red cards to West Ham's Tomas Soucek and Southampton's Jan Bednarek after visiting his monitor - both of which were overturned on appeal by the clubs.
There have been a number of other controversial incidents this season when the on-field official has changed his mind after being advised to visit his touchline monitor by Stockley Park. Mike Dean recently asked to sit out a round of fixtures following death threats directed at him. Certain officials have since noted how they should have stood by their original decision after re-analysing the footage following the game.
A source told Sportsmail : 'When the referees go to that screen it's a high-pressure situation. They know the cameras are fixed on them. It's no wonder they feel under pressure to overturn their calls. All referees are feeling the same way right now. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Argos AO. Being a referee means to have a keen eye on the game from start to finish and its not easy. After the introduction of new rules in the Premier league annual meeting held in August, the job of a referee just got tougher.
Mike Dean is the most experienced referee in the premier league with matches to his name and is paid the highest earner along with Martin Atkinson, Michael Oliver. SF Desk includes young sports fans who love to write unique sports articles which are easy to read and understand. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.
By Kane Dane Last updated May 9,
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