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#Post#: 11248--------------------------------------------------
Lee probert
DIR By: Referee99
Date: September 23, 2019, 12:43 pm
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Confirmation lee has retired
Lee Probert says he is going to miss refereeing at the highest
level after announcing his retirement as a Select Group 1 match
official.
A long-standing back injury has forced the 47-year-old to hang
up the whistle after two decades in the game and 181 Premier
League matches to his name.
"I've loved every one of them," he told premierleague.com.
"They're all very memorable. They're all nice stadiums to go to,
fantastic atmospheres. I'm going to miss it."
Probert has fond memories of taking charge of the FA Cup final
between Arsenal and Hull City, an honour bestowed upon only
those referees at the very top of their game.
Learning curve
But that five-goal thriller was a far cry from the goalless draw
12 years ago that he still regards as his baptism of fire.
"A 0-0 draw between Bolton and Middlesbrough in November 2007 -
that was a tough one," he said. "It probably won't last long in
the memory of football fans but it sticks in my mind as I was
new to the Premier League.
"I had Kevin Davies on one side and David Wheater on the other
and they were both managing the game better than I was! It
wasn't my best performance but I definitely learnt from it."
New opportunities
Probert now hopes to use his vast experience in his next role.
"The good thing is that while we've been refereeing, the PGMOL
have offered us opportunities to further our education at
colleges and universities," he said.
"I've done a degree at Gloucester University and my plan now is
to work with Par4 Sports, offering training camps in Spain for
amateurs and professionals from every sport."
#Post#: 11257--------------------------------------------------
Re: Lee probert
DIR By: Hendo
Date: September 23, 2019, 1:15 pm
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--- Quote from: Referee99 link ---
>
> Confirmation lee has retired
>
> Lee Probert says he is going to miss refereeing at the highest
level after announcing his retirement as a Select Group 1 match
official.
>
> A long-standing back injury has forced the 47-year-old to hang
up the whistle after two decades in the game and 181 Premier
League matches to his name.
>
> "I've loved every one of them," he told premierleague.com.
"They're all very memorable. They're all nice stadiums to go to,
fantastic atmospheres. I'm going to miss it."
>
> Probert has fond memories of taking charge of the FA Cup final
between Arsenal and Hull City, an honour bestowed upon only
those referees at the very top of their game.
>
> Learning curve
>
> But that five-goal thriller was a far cry from the goalless
draw 12 years ago that he still regards as his baptism of fire.
>
> "A 0-0 draw between Bolton and Middlesbrough in November 2007
- that was a tough one," he said. "It probably won't last long
in the memory of football fans but it sticks in my mind as I was
new to the Premier League.
>
> "I had Kevin Davies on one side and David Wheater on the other
and they were both managing the game better than I was! It
wasn't my best performance but I definitely learnt from it."
>
> New opportunities
>
> Probert now hopes to use his vast experience in his next role.
>
> "The good thing is that while we've been refereeing, the PGMOL
have offered us opportunities to further our education at
colleges and universities," he said.
>
> "I've done a degree at Gloucester University and my plan now
is to work with Par4 Sports, offering training camps in Spain
for amateurs and professionals from every sport."
>
--- End Quote ---
Sad to hear this. One of footballs nice guys and in my opinion a
very underrated ref who seemed to have a great empathy with the
players and was well respected. Would much rather have him than
the Clattenburgs of this world.
Hope his new venture is a great success.
#Post#: 11262--------------------------------------------------
Re: Lee probert
DIR By: rustyref
Date: September 23, 2019, 2:03 pm
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It turns out that it was the challenge between Ben Watson and
Steve Sidwell, where he became the meat in the sandwich, that
caused the serious back injury which required major surgery.
HTML https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIB-vRpymKA
#Post#: 11264--------------------------------------------------
Re: Lee probert
DIR By: Readingfan
Date: September 23, 2019, 2:26 pm
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Interview with Probert in The Times -
HTML https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/lee-probert-injury-was-so-severe-the-surgeon-asked-if-i-had-been-in-car-crash-8gl6n8zc6
Sad to see him retire. He was always a safe pair on hands when I
saw him on Reading games and seemed to have a good rapport with
the players. A steady official who refereed in a sensible and
likeable manner. All the best for the future to him.
#Post#: 11265--------------------------------------------------
Re: Lee probert
DIR By: Mackem ref
Date: September 23, 2019, 2:56 pm
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Always sorry to see an official's career cut short due to
injury. Best of luck to Lee - his laid back approach will be
sadly missed by top level refereeing!
#Post#: 11266--------------------------------------------------
Re: Lee probert
DIR By: QuoCob
Date: September 23, 2019, 3:09 pm
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Saw him take charge of a couple of our games, he was a totally
different level to the usual officials we had. A lot of the
bottom two division fans enjoyed his sojourn down with us...I
know he'll be missed and for the right reasons.
#Post#: 11271--------------------------------------------------
Re: Lee probert
DIR By: Acme Thunderer
Date: September 24, 2019, 2:54 am
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Sorry to hear this news about Lee but quite understand his
reasons for moving away from top flight refereeing. I saw him
referee both Palace games v Burnley last season and he was
excellent on both occasions. I also had the pleasure of seeing
him at Gresty Road in L2 a few years back when he was first
recovering from his back injury and he was one of the best I've
seen at the Alex, with absolutely no PL airs and graces about
him. It was good that he got back to the PL despite the obvious
seriousness of his injury.
I note that Lee's penultimate game last season was in L2 - a
promotion game at MKD. His last game was Southampton v
Huddersfield in the PL on 12th May 2019 and I will now amend the
'last games' thread on ISOR.
Interesting to note that Lee does not appear to be heading into
the VAR booth, and perhaps the authorities have come away from
the idea of having former PL refs undertaking this role.
I wish Lee all the very best for the future. :)
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Re: Lee probert
DIR By: QuoCob
Date: September 24, 2019, 4:10 am
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Mirror:
"LeeProbert, one of he best referees in the top flight in recent
seasons, did look at becoming a VAR (video assistant referee)
but will not be able to because he has not passed the annual
fitness test."
HTML https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/intrigue-surrounds-stan-kroenkes-real-20101415
#Post#: 11276--------------------------------------------------
Re: Lee probert
DIR By: Toprefm
Date: September 24, 2019, 6:02 am
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--- Quote from: QuoCob link ---
>
> Mirror:
> "LeeProbert, one of he best referees in the top flight in
recent seasons, did look at becoming a VAR (video assistant
referee) but will not be able to because he has not passed the
annual fitness test."
>
HTML https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/intrigue-surrounds-stan-kroenkes-real-20101415
>
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If this is correct then it's utter stupidity at best
ajb95 meant to click agree not disagree but can't change it -
see below discussion! bmb
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Re: Lee probert
DIR By: JCFC
Date: September 24, 2019, 6:04 am
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--- Quote from: QuoCob link ---
>
> Mirror:
> "LeeProbert, one of he best referees in the top flight in
recent seasons, did look at becoming a VAR (video assistant
referee) but will not be able to because he has not passed the
annual fitness test."
>
--- End Quote ---
And so the Ship of Fools sails on.
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