Premier League to have Jarred Gillett as first overseas referee

The Australian will referee the match between Watford and Newcastle on Saturday.

Published : Sep 20, 2021 21:39 IST

REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE: Gillett, a five-times A-League referee of the year also has experience as a FIFA international official.
REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE: Gillett, a five-times A-League referee of the year also has experience as a FIFA international official.
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REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE: Gillett, a five-times A-League referee of the year also has experience as a FIFA international official.

Australian Jarred Gillett will become the first overseas official to referee a Premier League match when he takes charge of Watford's home game against Newcastle United on Saturday, the League said.

 

Gillett, a five-times A-League referee of the year who also has experience as a FIFA international official, was promoted in June to the top Select Group allowed to referee in the Premier League.

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The 34-year-old, who moved to England in 2019 as a post-doctoral researcher at Liverpool's John Moore's University, has carried out VAR duties in the top flight already this season.

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