Ask The Ref
Cumberland FA were delighted to speak to Carlisle based former Football League Match Official Colin Seel for the next instalment of our #AskTheRef series
Scott Taylor from Cumberland FA and Cumberland County Referees' Association has begun a new #AskTheRef podcast series.
In this Episode, Scott asks the questions to former Football League Match Official Colin Seel. The Carlisle based Referee, has provided his answers in a different format to our other episodes.
Download the transcript, grab a brew and enjoy!
From officiating in The FA Cup, working around his day job to assessing Mark Clattenburg as a young match official in the Northern League; Colin’s tales of refereeing over an almost 60-year period is a fantastic read.
With YouTube clips of Colin in action including the Football League Super Cup Final (1st Leg) between Liverpool FC and Everton FC in 1986 – the interview is fascinating!
READ THE INTERVIEW
Whether you’re a young aspiring match official, a player or someone interested in the game; it’s a must read!
Main Photo courtesy of @RefereeingBooks ©Associated Press Photos
Listen to our other Podcasts in the series:
Episode 4 – Phil Murphy and Scott Taylor
Also Available
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