Tom King
Referee Level
Level 5 – Senior County (County Leagues)
Referee Since
2002
Bio
Vocational Assessor, Business Management, FA Coach, DJ and Referee.
My first experience of refereeing was in 2002. This was on the Crosby and District Sunday League. I was a player and no referee was available for our game. I was given a whistle and asked if I would referee. I was given man of the match.
Later that week I received a letter from Mr Brian Metcalf the League secretary asking to join the referees panel and become a registered referee. Thanks Brian.
Over 20 years since this moment in time. I still today enjoy officiating and looking after the good and the bad parts of the game.
Why did you start refereeing?
To give my team a game.
What is the most memorable match you have refereed and why?
1st ever Cup final 2002/03
What is your current career highlight and why?
Making people laugh.
What would you like to achieve in the next year?
Maybe promotion?
What is your ultimate ambition?
To keep on supporting everyone involved in football.
Who has been/is your role model?
Sir John Porter (RIP)
Best piece of advice given to you?
Here's a whistle!