Premier League and FIFA assistant referee Dan Robathan has retired from match officiating on medical grounds. We’ve been supporting Dan with his desire to return to the field following a health issue that necessitated spinal surgery. Despite everyone’s best efforts, that has unfortunately proved to not be possible, but our hope is the surgery and recovery can still see him lead a healthy and active life for himself and his family beyond professional officiating. Dan officiated in 203 Premier League matches and over 200 EFL and domestic cup fixtures, serving the game with professionalism and the highest possible standards week-in, week-out. Thank you for your contribution to the game, Dan. We wish you all the very best for the future ❤️

"To the young girl who simply loved refereeing, we did it. Thank you, football." Assistant referee Sian Massey-Ellis MBE has announced her retirement from officiating after a remarkable career, to take up the role of Senior Manager - Women Referees with The FA. Since reaching the Premier League in 2010, at the time only the second female to ever do so, Massey-Ellis has officiated on over 150 top-flight matches. Alongside a plethora of domestic milestones, including five Women's FA Cup finals and becoming the first female appointed to both the FA Community Shield and Men’s FA Cup final, she also has an impressive international resume. She has been involved in three UEFA Women’s Champions League finals, four UEFA Women's EUROs, two FIFA Women’s World Cups and she was also the first English woman appointed to a men's European fixture. 🔗 Read more here: the-fa.com/rfeu4r