Date of Birth:
31st July 1978
Status:
Single
Residence:
Iklin
Hobbies:
Playing 5 a side football and tennis
Describe yourself?
I’m very outgoing person and enjoy every moment in
life. I’m always ready to help others and learn from
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Favourite food:
Chinese duck with pancakes
Favourite music:
Depends when, at home relaxing soundtracks and soft rock,
while out more commercial music. |
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What is your job?
Physical Education teacher at Zebbug Primary School
When did you become a referee?
June 1995
Which was your first match in premier division?
Hamrun vs Pieta 29th August 2003
Which was your first match as a referee?
Mosta Ground assistant referee under 19 Mosta vs
Qormi 1st march1995.
Who is your favourite foreign referee?
Anders Frisk who has just retired |
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Which was your memorable
match?
Most memorial match was Sliema vs Hibernians which ended up
season 2004/2005 on Sunday 8th May.
How do you take criticism?
Criticism could be healthy. I’ m open to constructive
criticisms which will help me gain knowledge of the game,
improve and get better. Criticism which is obviously
destructive I just ignore. |
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What about your future?
I take life step by step, match by match, and season by
season. The more I gain experience, the more I learn and
mature as a referee, one can never say that one knows
enough. I believe that in order to achieve long term goals
it’s of utmost importance to be consistent in our local
league. Well, once being a premier division referee the next
step would that of becoming an international referee.
Do you consider the public respect you as referees?
The majority of the public respect us as referees. Even
though when we are officiating supporters, players, coaches
protest it doesn't mean that they don’t respect us. People
who are into sport know the sacrifices and commitments we
referees have, like players and coaches. |
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What about your family’s
reactions?
My family gives me full support and follows me a lot.
Sometimes my mum and sister are worried that something might
turn wrong during a match, however when I arrive home they
are pleased. On the other hand my father and brother are
very enthusiastic about football and always try to give me
good tips to improve my refereeing. It’s thanks to them, for
their commitment, encouragement and understanding, I m a
referee today.
How do you prepare yourself before a match?
Preparation is always the same because it’s vital to be
focused for every match, whether it’s a 3rd division match
or a Premier match. Preparation should be through the whole
season by training intensively with our coach on the
physical side and gym work on my own. When I have a match I
try to sleep well the night before, while on match day I eat
light food and relax by listening to some music. |
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Would you
encourage others to join?
I would encourage others to become referees, because
apart from a career I consider refereeing as a
worthwhile experience. It helps you a lot in life by
getting to know different people from different
backgrounds while in a sportive environment.
Refereeing helps youngsters to become even more
disciplined and grow up in a healthy atmosphere.
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