Tim Robinson (referee) explained

Tim Robinson^{[1] [2]} is an English football referee who officiates primarily in the Premier League. His county FA is the Sussex Football Association.

Career

Robinson progressed through the Sussex leagues before moving to the National League and Football League.^[3] In 2016, he became a full-time match official and gave up his job as a PE teacher.

On 14 December 2019, Robinson officiated his first Premier League match,^{[4] [5]} which ended as a 1–0 victory for Burnley against Newcastle United.^{[6] [7]} He was promoted to Select Group 1 for the 2023–24 season.^[8]

On 25 February 2024, he was fourth official to Chris Kavanagh in the EFL Cup final between Chelsea and Liverpool.^[9]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Premier League Referee Index Information & Stats. Premier League. 27 January 2020.
2. Web site: Referee Tim Robinson is back for the Leeds game. 18 December 2019. Football Addict. 27 January 2020.
3. Web site: 24 July 2016 . Hard work pays off as referee Robinson becomes full-time match official . 12 November 2024 . Sussex Express.
4. Web site: Newcastle handed Premier League debutant referee for Burnley clash. 11 December 2019. Geordie Boot Boys. 27 January 2020.
5. News: Read Steve Bruce's blast for referee Tim Robinson. Ryder. Lee. 14 December 2019. Newcastle Chronicle. 27 January 2020.
6. News: Steve Bruce furious at new referee Tim Robinson. Hardy. Martin. 15 December 2019. The Sunday Times. 27 January 2020. 0956-1382.
7. News: Steve Bruce: 'Referee Tim Robinson not good enough for Premier League'. Sports Mole. 14 December 2019. 27 January 2020.
8. News: 7 June 2023 . PGMOL promotes referees Robinson and Bond . 7 June 2023 . Premier League.
9. Web site: Referee appointments: Carabao Cup Final 2024 . 12 November 2024 . EFL.