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       #Post#: 77199--------------------------------------------------
       English Future FIFA Badge Holders
   DIR By: magpie1892
       Date: March 18, 2024, 3:31 pm
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       After someone was discussing refs who will probably have a white
       badge in the next year or two i wondered who might be next to
       withdraw/be removed from the English FIFA referee list as i
       believe we currently have our maximum number we can put forward.
       At 45 and the joint oldest on the FIFA list from England, and
       because and not really moved up through the groups, Craig Pawson
       may be the next to drop off the list?
       Attwell (41), Madley (40) and England (38), also havnt really
       moved much so wonder if they may also be sacrificed maybe not
       for 2025 but maybe 2026?
       I also wonder whether Anthony Taylor may also at 45 (he will be
       approaching 48 by the time the world cup comes round) decide to
       give himself a break from the international scene having done
       the UEFA Nations League & Super Cup Finals knowing its probably
       unlikely he will get to the next WC might move aside and allow
       someone younger to take his place?
       With Jones doing well and the emergance of Barrott, Bramall and
       Josh Smith in the future will be interesting to see what
       happens.
       Would be interested to know what other people think.
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       Re: English Future FIFA Badge Holders
   DIR By: Arbitre anglais
       Date: March 18, 2024, 3:43 pm
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       Taking people off ‘early’ to make way for fresh blood (if not
       making much headway / no where to go on FIFA ranks) is very new
       to England, but far more common elsewhere. At least it’s a nicer
       place to be than when we could hardly string 6/7 refs who were
       eligible, never mind good enough!!
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       Re: English Future FIFA Badge Holders
   DIR By: Pm2
       Date: March 18, 2024, 5:47 pm
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       I have a feeling Pawson will come if at end of 2024 and atwell
       go to just a fifa var.I don’t remember him appointed to any sort
       of european game as ref or 4O recently
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       Re: English Future FIFA Badge Holders
   DIR By: Arbitre anglais
       Date: March 19, 2024, 2:10 am
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       --- Quote from: Pm2 link ---
       >
       > I have a feeling Pawson will come if at end of 2024 and atwell
       go to just a fifa var.I don’t remember him appointed to any sort
       of european game as ref or 4O recently
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       Possibly right but could  be whether he’s ready or still
       enjoying UEFA games - we need first group refs and all can’t be
       elite. That said, must come a time where the travelling /
       endless meetings become a bit tedious for the odd UEFA game? Not
       sure I’d like being yanked off the list against my wishes to
       make way, but equally no one has the right to stay on; you’re
       representing the FA and they can nominate annually?
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       Re: English Future FIFA Badge Holders
   DIR By: Ref95
       Date: March 19, 2024, 4:21 am
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       I think there has to be consideration for who would take over
       from Taylor and Oliver as England’s representatives at major
       tournaments. Taylor probably goes to the Euros and then calls it
       a day, Oliver probably calls it a day after the next Euros
       (maybe the 2030 World Cup at a push).
       For me at the minute Brooks and Barrott are the most likely to
       take over at the top, so they need to be prioritised. I’m sure
       Kavanagh in the shorter term will be an option when Taylor calls
       time.
       Obviously there are others coming through from the EFL who will
       be an option too depending on how they kick on - Smith (Lewis or
       Josh variety), Gill and Bramall (who has obviously been in SG1
       for a little while already).
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