Mike Jones (referee)
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Michael J. Jones (born 18 April 1968) is an English retired professional football referee based in Chester. He is a member of the Cheshire County Football Association.
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Full name | Michael J. Jones | ||
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(1968-04-18) 18 April 1968 (age 56) Chester, England | ||
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Years | League | Role | |
1997–2018 | The Football League | Referee | |
2008–2018 | Premier League | Referee |
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He began refereeing in the Football League in 1997 and was promoted in 2008 to the list of Select Group Referees who officiate all Premier League fixtures. In 2009, he refereed the FA Trophy final at Wembley Stadium. Jones is now the Head of Refereeing at the EFL (English Football Leagues).