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Mike Riley
« on: Sat 25 Jun 2022 13:12 »
So Mike Riley has finally resigned from the PGMOL, who’s best to now take over, potentially Webb?

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Mike Riley to stand down as MD of PGMOL
« Reply #1 on: Sat 25 Jun 2022 13:14 »
Will stand down at the end of the season according to The Athletic
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Re: Mike Riley to stand down as MD of PGMOL
« Reply #2 on: Sat 25 Jun 2022 14:01 »
Will stand down at the end of the season according to The Athletic

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Re: Mike Riley
« Reply #4 on: Sat 25 Jun 2022 15:06 »
Its certainly been a long time coming, and pgmol now more than ever needs fresh leadership, Webb seems to be the obvious candidate, and I think he'd be a decent choice, going by his work in the MLS, Although this time he'd have to deal with the premier league circus. 
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Re: Mike Riley
« Reply #5 on: Sat 25 Jun 2022 16:51 »
From the daily mail: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10952429/Head-refereeing-Premier-League-Mike-Riley-step-role-season.html

'Howard Webb to become Premier League referees' chief' when Mike Riley steps down from his PGMOL role next season after top-flight clubs complained that too many mistakes had been made under his watch
  • Mike Riley, the head of referees for the Premier League, is fighting to save his job
  • English top-flight clubs had reportedly complained about his competency
  • They believe too many mistakes were made last season under the 57-year-old
  • Riley's role at PGMOL is expected to be split once he is replaced next season
  • Howard Webb has been named as a likely replacement for Riley next year

Mike Riley, the head of Premier League referees, will step down from his role next season, with Howard Webb set to replace him.

It was previously reported that a host of Premier League sides were pushing for a change in command, as they believed too many mistakes were made during games in the 2021-22 season.

In a statement from the Professional Game Match Officials Board, it has now been confirmed that Riley will leave his role next season - one which he had held since 2009 when he replaced Keith Hackett.

Riley's role is set to be split after his departure with PGMOL, aiming to appoint a chief refereeing officer, in charge of developing match officials, and a chief operating officer, who will manage the organisation.

Speaking after his departure was confirmed, Riley said: 'I am proud of the contribution our match officials have made to the professional game and have enjoyed working with such a dedicated, professional and high-quality group at all of the levels that PGMOL manages.

'As the Elite Referee Development Plan begins to take shape, now is the right time to plan for the future and allow the new leadership team to build on the strong foundations that we have in place.

'I look forward to working with the new team over the next season and giving them my support before I step down.'

It had previously been reported that the Premier League are planning to bring Howard Webb back into the fold.

According to reports, Webb has been in London this week at meetings with the PGMOL and is likely to step into the role at the end of the year.

A succession plan will be phased in over the course of the coming season as Webb currently remains under contract in a similar role with Major League Soccer.

His contract in the States runs until December, but Webb's profile and reputation in the game has seen a number of clubs put him forward as the ideal candidate to be Riley's successor.

His wife, the former Bundesliga referee Bibiana Steinhaus-Webb, is already PGMOL's select group director for the women's game which leaves her husband in a good position to secure the role.

The Premier League is looking to make several other changes ahead of the 2022-2023 campaign.

They are introducing the Elite Referee Development Plan, which aims to enhance the standards of officiating across the English game.

PGMOL are set to bring in a training supremo, a psychologist and a sports scientist as part of a major plan to improve standards.

In a wide-ranging move likely to cost in excess of Ł500,000 a year, 12 new roles have been created, amid strong criticism of performance levels across the English men's and women's game.

The organisation is also seeking a coaching director, who will lead the training of the 600 officials operating in the Premier League, EFL and women's game.

The move comes following the retirements of long-standing whistle-blowers Jon Moss and Martin Atkinson, who will take up roles of Select Group 1 (Premier League) Manager & Coach respectively from next season, fulfilling two of the 12 roles.

Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters said about Riley's departure: 'On behalf of the Premier League, I would like to thank Mike for his valuable contribution and significant commitment to PGMOL over the last 13 years as well as his considerable service to the game as an elite referee for 20 years.

'During his time at PGMOL, he has worked hard to deliver and develop high-quality match officials across the professional game and led on the implementation of VAR into the Premier League three seasons ago.
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Re: Mike Riley
« Reply #6 on: Sat 25 Jun 2022 17:20 »
13 years is a very long time and inevitably Riley will have his detractors given his length of time in charge. After all it is easy to criticise than to praise and indeed make criticisms personal. So it is fair to thank Mike Riley for his contribution and his time and effort.
My only concern now is the relationship of the new organisation with Premiership clubs, the latter's power and influence moving forward and the independence of a referee organisation to carry out its role within FIFA's remit. It is of concern to me that clubs can get rid of a referee because they do not like what he has done.
Nevertheless, for a number of reasons I do agree that it is time for him to go and a new structure to be put in place, free from the restrictions past decisions place on you when change is required with the same individuals in charge.

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Re: Mike Riley
« Reply #7 on: Sat 25 Jun 2022 17:28 »
About time too.

Although I didn't feel like there were too many mistakes last season to be honest...

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Re: Mike Riley
« Reply #8 on: Sat 25 Jun 2022 17:48 »
13 years is a very long time and inevitably Riley will have his detractors given his length of time in charge. After all it is easy to criticise than to praise and indeed make criticisms personal. So it is fair to thank Mike Riley for his contribution and his time and effort.
My only concern now is the relationship of the new organisation with Premiership clubs, the latter's power and influence moving forward and the independence of a referee organisation to carry out its role within FIFA's remit. It is of concern to me that clubs can get rid of a referee because they do not like what he has done.
Nevertheless, for a number of reasons I do agree that it is time for him to go and a new structure to be put in place, free from the restrictions past decisions place on you when change is required with the same individuals in charge.

I (and others on here) have said many times that the shareholders get way too much say in refereeing and it is very wrong.  They should have zero say in it at all.  The PGMOL needs to be 100% independent. The shareholders should not be able to dictate which directives are issued to referees, for example. In my opinion Mike Riley stepping down is long overdue, I don't feel he has looked after his referees very well at all. I like that it is going to be a split role, -  "a chief refereeing officer, in charge of developing match officials, and a chief operating officer, who will manage the organisation."  That has also been discussed on here many times & I think most of us are in favour of that, leave the refereeing up to the referees and the 'business management' up to someone who knows what they are doing in that respect. They are vastly different roles and require completely different skill sets, it's certainly about time that happened. Keep the shareholders as far away as possible - that will help!
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Re: Mike Riley
« Reply #9 on: Sat 25 Jun 2022 18:37 »
Grandad Walton or Webb?

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Re: Mike Riley
« Reply #10 on: Sat 25 Jun 2022 18:51 »
To be fair to Riley over the 13 years there have been a great deal of successes:
1. Howard Webb refereeing 2010 champions league final and world cup final in same year.
2. Mark Clattenburg refereeing the 2016 champions league final and Euro 2016 final.
3. Only England is sending two referees to the World cup this year
4. There are other successes such as Europa league finals, nations league etc

It is probably time for a change.  i hope Webb gives this his full commitment - something he is not great at!!

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Re: Mike Riley
« Reply #11 on: Sat 25 Jun 2022 19:41 »
Should have gone 3-4 years ago. 13 years is too long in a role like that. Someone needs to come in and implement real change starting with the hierarchy of “jobs for pals”. We also need referees accountable for mistakes, but also rewarded for good consistent performances. The games need to be spread around a lot more as well. As for VAR: Has been a shambles since day 1!
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Re: Mike Riley
« Reply #12 on: Sat 25 Jun 2022 20:26 »
To be fair to Riley over the 13 years there have been a great deal of successes:
1. Howard Webb refereeing 2010 champions league final and world cup final in same year.
2. Mark Clattenburg refereeing the 2016 champions league final and Euro 2016 final.
3. Only England is sending two referees to the World cup this year
4. There are other successes such as Europa league finals, nations league etc

It is probably time for a change.  i hope Webb gives this his full commitment - something he is not great at!!

Didn't those referees get those games because of their performances in those competitions or in international/European football?
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Re: Mike Riley
« Reply #13 on: Sat 25 Jun 2022 22:11 »
To be fair to Riley over the 13 years there have been a great deal of successes:
1. Howard Webb refereeing 2010 champions league final and world cup final in same year.
2. Mark Clattenburg refereeing the 2016 champions league final and Euro 2016 final.
3. Only England is sending two referees to the World cup this year
4. There are other successes such as Europa league finals, nations league etc

It is probably time for a change.  i hope Webb gives this his full commitment - something he is not great at!!

Didn't those referees get those games because of their performances in those competitions or in international/European football?

Agreed. I’d be more tempted to say they got them DESPITE Riley being in charge.
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Re: Mike Riley
« Reply #14 on: Sat 25 Jun 2022 23:55 »
Hendo do you have anything positive to say about anyone in refereeing?? For a profession that brings such negativity to you I do wonder why you keep following it.

Mike Riley seems to be a marmite character but I don’t think anybody could argue that it has been a vast improvement from the days of Hackett pandering to clubs and publicly shaming his own referees. Best wishes to Mike in whatever comes next
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