Ish.
He moved to England to take up a research position at Liverpool John Moores University. As a top FIFA ref, he was able to ref in the Football League and then, subsequently, the Premier League.
So, he didn't move to England specifically to referee, he was a referee who happened to move to...
It's just bizarre, isn't it?
Did they just say "yep - good goal" and nip off to put the kettle on whilst they thought the goal celebration etc played out?
Time to "concentrate on the league".
It's going to be a bumper MotD on Saturday night...
SATURDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER
Aston Villa v Brighton & Hove Albion (12:30) - TNT Sports
AFC Bournemouth v Arsenal
Everton v Luton Town
Manchester United v Crystal Palace
Newcastle United v Burnley
West Ham United...