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English Football
/ 848 days agoLee Mason returns to train referees despite EPL drop
Former Premier League referee Lee Mason has reportedly been re-hired by Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) this summer. Mason previously stepped down as a match referee earlier in the year after a serious mistake while on duty. While he may not return to the sidelines, PGMOL has brought back Mason to train referees. Mail […]

Leagues: EPL
/ 1020 days agoLee Mason won’t referee in Premier League after quitting PGMOL
After leaving the referees’ body PGMOL by mutual consent, Lee Mason will no longer be officiating games in the Premier League. The 51-year-old who has been referring in the top flight for over 15 years departs days after his mistake during Arsenal’s 1-1 draw against Brentford earlier this month. Arsenal VAR decision Mason, who was […]

Leagues: EPL
/ 1024 days agoRef Lee Mason dropped from weekend Premier League games
Lee Mason has not been selected as a video assistant referee for this weekend's Premier League fixtures. Mason has been under pressure since he failed to correctly check for offside during Brentford's tying goal against Arsenal on Saturday. Checking potential offside in the buildup for goals is one of the key job attributes of a […]

Leagues: EPL
/ 1185 days agoLee Mason off VAR after Newcastle-Palace, Man U-Arsenal errors
Premier League VAR Lee Mason will not be on normal duties in upcoming EPL matches. This weekend, Mason drew attention due to a pair of controversial decisions from two games. Recently, the 50-year-old former referee retired from on-pitch duties to transition to a VAR official. Controversial Calls Both of Mason's recent questionable decisions disallowed goals […]