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'''Lee William Probert''' (born 13 August 1972)<ref name="fllist">[http://www.football-league.premiumtv.co.uk/page/ListOfOfficialsDetail/0,,10794~684504,00.html Middle initial and new residence] ([[Wiltshire]]): [[the Football League]] official website. Retrieved |
'''Lee William Probert''' (born 13 August 1972)<ref name="fllist">[http://www.football-league.premiumtv.co.uk/page/ListOfOfficialsDetail/0,,10794~684504,00.html Middle initial and new residence] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080323074714/http://www.football-league.premiumtv.co.uk/page/ListOfOfficialsDetail/0,,10794~684504,00.html |date=23 March 2008 }} ([[Wiltshire]]): [[the Football League]] official website. Retrieved 23 March 2008.</ref><ref name="profile">[http://www.football-league.premiumtv.co.uk/page/RefereeProfilesDetail/0,,10794~628215,00.html Birthdate confirmation and profile] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080828021214/http://www.football-league.premiumtv.co.uk/page/RefereeProfilesDetail/0%2C%2C10794~628215%2C00.html |date=28 August 2008 }}: the Football League official website. Retrieved on 23 March 2008.</ref> is a former English professional [[Association football|football]] [[Referee (association football)|referee]] who officiated primarily in the [[Premier League]]. He was born in [[Aylesbury]] but is now based in [[Dubai]] and is the Referees Director for the UAE Football Association. |
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He refereed in the Premier League, the top level in the [[English football league system|English football league pyramid]], since his promotion to the panel of [[Select Group Referees]] in 2007. In 2010, he officiated the [[2010 FA Trophy Final|FA Trophy final]] at [[Wembley Stadium]] and in 2014 he took charge of the [[2014 FA Cup Final|FA Cup final]], the highest refereeing honour in England. |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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===Early career=== |
===Early career=== |
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Probert began refereeing in 1986, in leagues local to [[ |
Probert began refereeing in 1986, in leagues local to [[Isle of Wight]] and later in the [[Football Conference South]]. He was promoted to the assistant referees' list for [[the Football League]] in 1998, and made the step up to full referee five years later.<ref name="profile" /> |
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He refereed his first [[FA Cup]] match on 17 November 2001, taking charge of a first-round tie between [[Dagenham & Redbridge F.C.|Dagenham & Redbridge]] and [[Southport F.C.|Southport]], which was settled for the home side by a first-half [[Penalty kick (association football)|penalty kick]].<ref>[http://www.soccerbase.com/results3.sd?gameid=334538 First FA Cup tie], Dagenham & Redbridge v. Southport, 2001: [[soccerbase]].com website. Retrieved on 23 March 2008.</ref> |
He refereed his first [[FA Cup]] match on 17 November 2001, taking charge of a first-round tie between [[Dagenham & Redbridge F.C.|Dagenham & Redbridge]] and [[Southport F.C.|Southport]], which was settled for the home side by a first-half [[Penalty kick (association football)|penalty kick]].<ref>[http://www.soccerbase.com/results3.sd?gameid=334538 First FA Cup tie], Dagenham & Redbridge v. Southport, 2001: [[soccerbase]].com website. Retrieved on 23 March 2008.</ref> |
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He was appointed [[Assistant_referee_(association_football)#Fourth_official|fourth official]] for the [[2011 FA Cup Final]] between [[Manchester City F.C.|Manchester City]] and [[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]]. |
He was appointed [[Assistant_referee_(association_football)#Fourth_official|fourth official]] for the [[2011 FA Cup Final]] between [[Manchester City F.C.|Manchester City]] and [[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]]. |
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In May 2014, Probert refereed the [[2014 FA Cup Final|FA Cup final]] at Wembley Stadium between Arsenal and [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]]. Arsenal came back from 2–0 down to win the match 3–2 in extra-time.<ref>http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/sport/football/Cups/article1412249.ece</ref> |
In May 2014, Probert refereed the [[2014 FA Cup Final|FA Cup final]] at Wembley Stadium between Arsenal and [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]]. Arsenal came back from 2–0 down to win the match 3–2 in extra-time.<ref>{{Cite news | url=http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/sport/football/Cups/article1412249.ece | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140518174452/http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/sport/football/Cups/article1412249.ece | url-status=dead | archive-date=18 May 2014 |title = Arsenal 3 Hull City 2 (Aet): Extra special Ramsey ends the drought|newspaper = The Sunday Times|date = 18 May 2014|last1 = Northcroft|first1 = Jonathan}}</ref> |
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Probert missed the whole of the 2015/16 season due to injury. He returned to refereeing in August 2016 but despite remaining a member of the Select Group of Referees he did not take charge of a Premier League fixture until 1 April, 2017, when [[Watford F.C.|Watford]] v [[Sunderland A.F.C|Sunderland]] became his first top flight appointment in almost two years. |
Probert missed the whole of the 2015/16 season due to injury. He returned to refereeing in August 2016 but despite remaining a member of the Select Group of Referees he did not take charge of a Premier League fixture until 1 April, 2017, when [[Watford F.C.|Watford]] v [[Sunderland A.F.C|Sunderland]] became his first top flight appointment in almost two years. |
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In January 2019, Probert refereed a match between Sunderland and Luton Town, awarding a contentious penalty and issuing two red cards, one of which was later overturned on appeal.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/17359610.sunderland-win-their-appeal-against-maguires-red-card/ |title = Sunderland WIN their appeal against Maguire's red card| date=15 January 2019 }}</ref> |
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In September 2019, Probert announced his retirement from refereeing due to a persistent back injury.<ref>{{cite web |title=Probert calls time on refereeing career |url=https://www.premierleague.com/news/1356054 |website=PremierLeague}}</ref> |
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On July 1, 2021, Probert was named Director of Referees at the United Arab Emirates Football Association based in Dubai. |
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==External links== |
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{{Commons category|Lee Probert}} |
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*[https://archive.today/20090809151731/http://www.refworld.com/referee/17/0/lee-probert Lee Probert Profile] at Refworld.com |
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*[https://www.soccerbase.com/referees/referee.sd?referee_id=647 Lee Probert Referee Statistics] at [[soccerbase]].com |
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Latest revision as of 02:13, 24 November 2024
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| Full name | Lee William Probert[1] | ||
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| Born |
13 August 1972 Aylesbury, England | ||
| Domestic | |||
| Years | League | Role | |
| ?-1998 | Football Conference South | Referee | |
| 1998–2003 | Football League | Assistant referee | |
| 2003–2007 | Football League | Referee | |
| 2007–2019 | Premier League | Referee | |
| International | |||
| Years | League | Role | |
| 2010–2016 | FIFA listed | Referee (Category 2) | |
Lee William Probert (born 13 August 1972)[2][3] is a former English professional football referee who officiated primarily in the Premier League. He was born in Aylesbury but is now based in Dubai and is the Referees Director for the UAE Football Association.
He refereed in the Premier League, the top level in the English football league pyramid, since his promotion to the panel of Select Group Referees in 2007. In 2010, he officiated the FA Trophy final at Wembley Stadium and in 2014 he took charge of the FA Cup final, the highest refereeing honour in England.
Career
[edit]Early career
[edit]Probert began refereeing in 1986, in leagues local to Isle of Wight and later in the Football Conference South. He was promoted to the assistant referees' list for the Football League in 1998, and made the step up to full referee five years later.[3]
He refereed his first FA Cup match on 17 November 2001, taking charge of a first-round tie between Dagenham & Redbridge and Southport, which was settled for the home side by a first-half penalty kick.[4]
His first match after elevation to the Football League national list of referees was a League Two encounter in August 2003 between Northampton Town and Torquay United.[5]
In May 2007, Probert refereed a League One play-off semi-final second-leg which saw Blackpool defeat Oldham Athletic 3–1.[6]
Professional career
[edit]In July 2007 a press release from the Professional Game Match Officials Board, which employs Premier League referees full-time, stated that Probert had been included in the Select Group of 19 referees for the 2007–08 season.[7] Prior to this, he had been trialled in the top-tier during the previous season, being appointed a fixture between Sheffield United and Portsmouth in January 2007 which ended in a 1–1 draw.[8]
Probert, as fourth official, and the referee, Mike Dean, were censured after Arsène Wenger was sent to the stands for his reaction, including kicking a plastic bottle, to the ruling-out of an Arsenal goal for offside.[9] The Premier League subsequently issued an apology to Wenger.[10]
In May 2010 Probert was the referee for the FA Trophy final at Wembley Stadium between Barrow and Stevenage Borough.
He was appointed fourth official for the 2011 FA Cup Final between Manchester City and Stoke City.
In May 2014, Probert refereed the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium between Arsenal and Hull City. Arsenal came back from 2–0 down to win the match 3–2 in extra-time.[11]
Probert missed the whole of the 2015/16 season due to injury. He returned to refereeing in August 2016 but despite remaining a member of the Select Group of Referees he did not take charge of a Premier League fixture until 1 April, 2017, when Watford v Sunderland became his first top flight appointment in almost two years.
In January 2019, Probert refereed a match between Sunderland and Luton Town, awarding a contentious penalty and issuing two red cards, one of which was later overturned on appeal.[12]
In September 2019, Probert announced his retirement from refereeing due to a persistent back injury.[13]
On July 1, 2021, Probert was named Director of Referees at the United Arab Emirates Football Association based in Dubai.
Statistics
[edit]| Season | Games | Total  |
per game |
Total  |
per game
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| 2001/02 | 10 | 33 | 3.30 | 1 | 0.10 |
| 2002/03 | 15 | 45 | 3.00 | 2 | 0.13 |
| 2003/04 | 28 | 82 | 2.93 | 7 | 0.25 |
| 2004/05 | 32 | 94 | 2.94 | 7 | 0.22 |
| 2005/06 | 40 | 127 | 3.18 | 8 | 0.20 |
| 2006/07 | 38 | 107 | 2.82 | 5 | 0.13 |
| 2007/08 | 37 | 82 | 2.21 | 3 | 0.08 |
| 2008/09 | 35 | 94 | 2.68 | 4 | 0.11 |
| 2009/10 | 33 | 119 | 3.61 | 7 | 0.21 |
| 2010/11 | 34 | 88 | 2.59 | 6 | 0.18 |
| 2011/12 | 38 | 110 | 2.89 | 9 | 0.24 |
| 2012/13 | 34 | 105 | 3.09 | 6 | 0.18 |
| 2013/14 | 33 | 59 | 1.79 | 5 | 0.15 |
| 2014/15 | 19 | 63 | 3.32 | 5 | 0.26 |
| 2016/17 | 31 | 72 | 2.32 | 4 | 0.13 |
| 2017/18 | 29 | 57 | 1.96 | 5 | 0.17 |
| 2018/19 | 30 | 91 | 3.03 | 8 | 0.27 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Eesti kaotas Türgile 0:3" (in Estonian). Estonian Football Association. 10 August 2011. Retrieved 17 May 2014.
- ^ Middle initial and new residence Archived 23 March 2008 at the Wayback Machine (Wiltshire): the Football League official website. Retrieved 23 March 2008.
- ^ a b Birthdate confirmation and profile Archived 28 August 2008 at the Wayback Machine: the Football League official website. Retrieved on 23 March 2008.
- ^ First FA Cup tie, Dagenham & Redbridge v. Southport, 2001: soccerbase.com website. Retrieved on 23 March 2008.
- ^ First match as a Football League referee, Northampton v. Torquay, 2003: soccerbase.com website. Retrieved on 23 March 2008.
- ^ League One play-off semi-final (second leg), Blackpool v. Oldham, 2007: soccerbase.com website. Retrieved on 23 March 2008.
- ^ Promotion to the Select Group Archived 25 September 2007 at the Wayback Machine: PGMOL Press release (PDF file). Retrieved on 23 March 2008.
- ^ Premier League "trial" match, Sheff Utd v. Portsmouth, 2007: soccerbase.com website. Retrieved on 23 March 2008.
- ^ Wenger to get sending off apology, Man Utd v. Arsenal, 2009: bbc.co.uk website. Retrieved on 30 August 2009.
- ^ Premier League – Chief referee 'will apologise to Wenger', Man Utd v. Arsenal, 2009: Eurosport website. Retrieved on 30 August 2009.
- ^ Northcroft, Jonathan (18 May 2014). "Arsenal 3 Hull City 2 (Aet): Extra special Ramsey ends the drought". The Sunday Times. Archived from the original on 18 May 2014.
- ^ "Sunderland WIN their appeal against Maguire's red card". 15 January 2019.
- ^ "Probert calls time on refereeing career". PremierLeague.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Lee Probert.
- Lee Probert Profile at Refworld.com
- Lee Probert Referee Statistics at soccerbase.com