I think an appointment that more or less everyone in refereeing will agree with. Pawson has been one of the most consistent referees over the past few season I think appearing in most peoples top 5 at the end of term. Additionally he seems to be very highly thought of by UEFA as England's clear number 3 behind the elite two. An excellent referee and very much worthy of the top domestic honour. Very well done to him and a huge congratulations to his team also.
Well said Dublinref.
But COOTE??? Let’s all hope and pray that Craig gets through the match without injury as the thought of Mr Coote taking over fills me with horror. Would have much sooner seen Andy Madley as 4th O