WSL referee 'lost role' after complaint to PGMOL
Summary
A Women's Super League referee, Lisa Benn, claims she lost her role as an international referee after complaining about an incident where a referee coach allegedly pushed her. The complaint was made against Steve Child, a coach from Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL), but no disciplinary action was taken. Benn says this incident led to her not being recommended for the international referee list.Key Facts
- Lisa Benn is a referee in the Women's Super League.
- She reported that a PGMOL coach, Steve Child, forcefully pushed her during a game.
- Benn complained about the incident, but PGMOL did not take disciplinary action against Child.
- After the complaint, Benn was reportedly not recommended for FIFA's international referee list.
- The incident took place during a training tournament for video assistant referees (VAR) in March 2023.
- Benn stated that she was told by PGMOL's officers she would not face consequences for her complaint.
- Benn alleged that Child's behavior differed towards female referees compared to male referees.
- The case is being discussed in an employment tribunal in London.
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