Michael Oliver (referee)
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Oliver in a match at Vienna in 2014
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| Full name | Michael Oliver | ||
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20 February 1985 Ashington, Northumberland, England |
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| Domestic | |||
| Years | League | Role | |
| 2003–2005 | Northern League | Referee | |
| 2005–2007 | Football Conference | Referee | |
| 2007–present | The Football League | Referee | |
| 2010–present | Premier League | Referee | |
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| Years | League | Role | |
| 2012–present | FIFA listed | Referee | |
Michael Oliver (born 20 February 1985) is an English professional football referee from Ashington, Northumberland. He is a member of the Northumberland Football Association. In 2010 he was promoted to the Select Group of Referees, who officiate primarily in the Premier League. He was elevated to the FIFA list of referees in 2012, allowing him to take charge of major European and international matches. Oliver supports English football club Newcastle United.
Born in Ashington, Northumberland, Oliver was introduced to refereeing by his father, Clive, at the age of 14. He quickly progressed through the ranks and was promoted to the National List of Referees in 2007; he refereed the 2007 Conference National play-off final, becoming the youngest football referee to officiate at Wembley Stadium. In addition he had already become the youngest Football League assistant referee, youngest Football League referee, and would also become the youngest fourth official in the Premier League.
The Oliver family enjoyed a unique refereeing double when father Clive took charge of the 2009 League Two play-off final and Michael officiated the next day at the 2009 League One play-off final.
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