Glen Robson

Glen Robson – Treasurer, Telford Referees’ Association

Secretary, Telford Referees’ Association and Level 4 Referee

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Where are you from?

Newcastle Upon Tyne.

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How old ae you? 58.

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Why did you get into refereeing? When I stopped playing competitive football at the age of 44.

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What is your current refereeing level? Level 5.

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How many years have you been refereeing? 14 years.

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What would you like to achieve this year? I would like to be involved in a cup final.

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8) What has been the most challenging situation you have faced in your refereeing career? Making the step to level 4 was a big change, I don’t think I was fully prepared.

9) Why should referees become a member of their local RA? In a well-managed dynamic RA like Telford, the level of support from your peers is invaluable. Officials in Telford are better connected and supported than we have ever been.

10) What is your proudest achievement?

Refereeing in the preliminary rounds of the FA Cup and refereeing West Brom 1st team in a behind the closed doors pre-season game. WBA were a PL club at the time and it was one week before the season started.

11) Who has helped you to this point in your refereeing career?

Nobody in particular, but the support from Telford Referees’ Association has been invaluable.

12) A fact some might not know about you?

I have a collection of Buddhas, including one from the 17th century and a Buddhist Thangka from Nepal.