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Olly Ballinger, Chief Executive Officer, has over a decade of experience working with innovative businesses within the sports industry; as well as being a Football and Futsal referee over the last 16 years, representing The Football Association internationally.
The UK is facing a referee crisis. Referee numbers have dropped from 33,000 to 23,000 in just five years, with 7,000 referees quitting annually. Abuse - both verbal and physical - is the main reason, with 93% of referees in England reporting they’ve experienced it. This shortage threatens grassroots sports, with many games left without proper oversight.
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