Mark Clattenburg quit for Saudi Arabia this week… so our ref expert Mark Halsey scores the remaining Premier League officials
MARK CLATTENBURG sadly quit for Saudi Arabia in midweek — as exclusively revealed by SunSport.
It has been a challenging season for Premier League referees.
The spotlight has been increased due to the advanced use of technology in the top flight.
Mark Clattenburg has quit reffing in the Premier League for Saudi ArabiaGetty Images
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And Select Group One refs have come under increasing criticism because of their poor performances.
Many officials have been guilty of key, arguably match-deciding errors and mistakes are made most weekends. Without Clattenburg, there is now a lack of quality refs in the top flight.
Michael Oliver could follow Mark Clattenburg out of the Premier LeagueGetty Images
Clattenburg was viewed as the best ref in the Prem and that’s why he was awarded the Euro 2016, Champions League and FA Cup finals last term.
Below, I have rated the Premier League’s remaining 17 Select Group One referees and assess what has been left behind following Clattenburg’s departure.
Former whistleblower Mark Halsey rates the remaining Prem refs belowAction Images
Martin Atkinson -Very good referee and the best we’ve got now that Mark has gone. Rating: *****
Stuart Attwell -Back in top-flight and deservedly so. Rating: ***
Referee Martin Atkinson is the best we have now Clattenburg has gone
Mike Dean – Good ref but not his best season. Rating: ***
Roger East – Lovely fella but not good enough. Rating: *
Mike Dean has been at the centre of attention for a string of high-profile mistakesGetty Images
Kevin Friend -contender for the FA Cup final. Rating: ****
Mike Jones -Improved but needs to toughen up. Rating: ***
Andre Marriner has been inconsistent this season, says HalseyGetty Images
Robert Madley -Promising up-and-coming ref. Rating: ***
Andre Marriner – Inconsistent season in some top games. Rating: ***
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Lee Mason - Continually poor due to his fitness. Rating: *
Jonathan Moss - Gets too many big calls incorrect. Rating: **
Jonathan Moss has got too many big calls incorrect this term
Michael Oliver - Huge potential and coming to the fore. Rating: ****
Craig Pawson - Done OK but room for improvement. Rating: ***
Lee Probert is just back after a major back injury
Lee Probert - Just back after a major back injury. Rating: N/A
Graham Scott - Poor start but now getting better. Rating: *
Neil Swarbrick - Fine season, earned more chances. Rating: ****
Neil Swarbrick has had a fine season and will get more chancesGetty Images
Anthony Taylor - Decent year, needs to keep focused. Rating: ****
Paul Tierney - Sound addition to the Premier League. Rating ***
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