Jonathan Moss (referee)
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Jonathan "Jon" Moss is an English
football referee who generally officiates in the Premier League after being promoted to the Select Group of Referees
in June 2011. He is based in Leeds
, West Yorkshire
.
but completed his studies with a degree in teaching and physical education at the University of Leeds
. He played junior football at academy level, firstly for his hometown club Sunderland
then Millwall
but stopped as the travelling to London presented too great a distraction from his A-level studies.
Moss began taking refereeing courses as part of his A-level
physical education
studies. Although he qualified as a referee in 1988 he did not begin focussing on his refereeing until he stopped playing football in 1999.
After progressing through the Northern Counties East League and Northern Premier League
, Moss was promoted to the National Group of assistant referees in 2003. Moss was appointed to referee the 2005 Conference Play-off final between Carlisle United F.C.
and Stevenage F.C. He was then promoted to the National Group of referees in 2005 and his first Football League game was between Shrewsbury F.C. and Rochdale F.C.
Moss became a regular official in the Football League and was appointed to his first Premier League game on December 18 between Wigan Athletic and Aston Villa at the DW Stadium however this game was postponed due to heavy snow. He was later appointed to Birmingham City
's 2-1 away win at Blackpool
. in the Premier League on 4 January 2011. He then refereed the match between Wigan Athletic and Aston Villa which had previously been postponed. This ended with a 2-1 win to Villa.
It was announced on 20 June 2011 that Moss had been promoted to the Select Group of Referees
and will officiate Premier League matches more regularly. He joined the Select Group with Neil Swarbrick
and the two will share a PGMO contract for the 2011/12 season.
suburb of Horsforth
with his wife and four children. He is also the acting headteacher of Beech Hill Primary School in Halifax and manages his eldest son's junior football team, at Horsforth St. Margaret's FC.
England
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football referee who generally officiates in the Premier League after being promoted to the Select Group of Referees
Select Group Referees
The Select Group is a panel of professional football referees appointed by the Professional Game Match Officials Board to officiate matches in the Premier League, as well as the Football League, FA Cup and Football League Cup...
in June 2011. He is based in Leeds
Leeds
Leeds is a city and metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England. In 2001 Leeds' main urban subdivision had a population of 443,247, while the entire city has a population of 798,800 , making it the 30th-most populous city in the European Union.Leeds is the cultural, financial and commercial...
, West Yorkshire
West Yorkshire
West Yorkshire is a metropolitan county within the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England with a population of 2.2 million. West Yorkshire came into existence as a metropolitan county in 1974 after the passage of the Local Government Act 1972....
.
Career
Born in Sunderland, Moss grew up as a keen footballer and won a football scholarship at The University of ConnecticutUniversity of Connecticut
The admission rate to the University of Connecticut is about 50% and has been steadily decreasing, with about 28,000 prospective students applying for admission to the freshman class in recent years. Approximately 40,000 prospective students tour the main campus in Storrs annually...
but completed his studies with a degree in teaching and physical education at the University of Leeds
University of Leeds
The University of Leeds is a British Redbrick university located in the city of Leeds, West Yorkshire, England...
. He played junior football at academy level, firstly for his hometown club Sunderland
Sunderland A.F.C.
Sunderland Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear who currently play in the Premier League...
then Millwall
Millwall F.C.
Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the...
but stopped as the travelling to London presented too great a distraction from his A-level studies.
Moss began taking refereeing courses as part of his A-level
GCE Advanced Level
The Advanced Level General Certificate of Education, commonly referred to as an A-level, is a qualification offered by education institutions in England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Cameroon, and the Cayman Islands...
physical education
Physical education
Physical education or gymnastics is a course taken during primary and secondary education that encourages psychomotor learning in a play or movement exploration setting....
studies. Although he qualified as a referee in 1988 he did not begin focussing on his refereeing until he stopped playing football in 1999.
After progressing through the Northern Counties East League and Northern Premier League
Northern Premier League
The Northern Premier League, is one of the regional English football leagues which sits directly below the Football Conference featuring semi-professional and amateur clubs. Geographically, the league covers all of Northern England, and the northern areas of the Midlands. Originally just one...
, Moss was promoted to the National Group of assistant referees in 2003. Moss was appointed to referee the 2005 Conference Play-off final between Carlisle United F.C.
Carlisle United F.C.
Carlisle United F.C. is an English football club based in Carlisle, Cumbria, where they play at Brunton Park. Formed in 1904, the club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system....
and Stevenage F.C. He was then promoted to the National Group of referees in 2005 and his first Football League game was between Shrewsbury F.C. and Rochdale F.C.
Moss became a regular official in the Football League and was appointed to his first Premier League game on December 18 between Wigan Athletic and Aston Villa at the DW Stadium however this game was postponed due to heavy snow. He was later appointed to Birmingham City
Birmingham City F.C.
Birmingham City Football Club is a professional association football club based in the city of Birmingham, England. Formed in 1875 as Small Heath Alliance, they became Small Heath in 1888, then Birmingham in 1905, finally becoming Birmingham City in 1943.They were relegated at the end of the...
's 2-1 away win at Blackpool
Blackpool F.C.
Blackpool Football Club are an English football club founded in 1887 from the Lancashire seaside town of Blackpool. They are competing in the 2011–12 season of the The Championship, the second tier of professional football in England, having been relegated from the Premier League at the end of the...
. in the Premier League on 4 January 2011. He then refereed the match between Wigan Athletic and Aston Villa which had previously been postponed. This ended with a 2-1 win to Villa.
It was announced on 20 June 2011 that Moss had been promoted to the Select Group of Referees
Select Group Referees
The Select Group is a panel of professional football referees appointed by the Professional Game Match Officials Board to officiate matches in the Premier League, as well as the Football League, FA Cup and Football League Cup...
and will officiate Premier League matches more regularly. He joined the Select Group with Neil Swarbrick
Neil Swarbrick
Neil Swarbrick is an English professional football referee who generally officiates in the Premier League after being promoted to the Select Group of Referees in 2011. He is based in Preston, Lancashire.-Career:...
and the two will share a PGMO contract for the 2011/12 season.
Personal life
Moss lives in the LeedsLeeds
Leeds is a city and metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England. In 2001 Leeds' main urban subdivision had a population of 443,247, while the entire city has a population of 798,800 , making it the 30th-most populous city in the European Union.Leeds is the cultural, financial and commercial...
suburb of Horsforth
Horsforth
Horsforth is a town and civil parish within the metropolitan borough of the City of Leeds, in West Yorkshire, England, lying to the north west of Leeds. It has a population of 18,928....
with his wife and four children. He is also the acting headteacher of Beech Hill Primary School in Halifax and manages his eldest son's junior football team, at Horsforth St. Margaret's FC.
External Links
- Refworld Profile http://refworld.com/referee/155/1