From the archive: the impossible job: inside the world of Premier League referees
Podcast: The Audio Long ReadRating: Explicit Published On: Wed Apr 29 2026
Description: We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2023: players, pundits and fans complain bitterly that referees are getting worse each season – but is that fair? By William Ralston. Read by Simon Darwen. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod
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