Sam Allison might as well move to Lancashire!
Fleetwood last Saturday, Wigan on Tuesday and Morecambe tomorrow.
It's nice to see a referee with a "proper" job and not some comfy County FA Referees' Development role.
He's a very decent referee too.
What's his line of work?
Mr Allison was highly thought of in his NL days, but then seemed to lose his way a bit. Not seen him in action since his promotion to the FL list.
As already stated, it's Fireman Sam. The first black FL referee since Uriah Rennie.
Older than most "new" referees, he actually had a decent playing career at semi-pro level.
I'm not sure how or when you think he "lost his way". It took four years to get through Conference/National League level which is not unusual for those who do not fit the profile for young, fast-tracked, often County FA crony, candidates.
I saw him in action a couple of times when Tranmere in the NL, though missed the 0-0 at Torquay when we finished with 9 men. He was well thought of then, so thought he might have been promoted sooner. As you say others have progressed through the rankings quicker.
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