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David Elleray - Referee Listen to or read the interview with David Elleray then try the questions below. Hear interview Read interview		More Quizzes Alan Smith quiz Shoot-out 1 Shoot-out 2 Shoot-out 3
1	David Elleray started refereeing because he …
A	was very interested in the 1968 World Cup.
B	was terrible at playing football.
C	wanted to watch the first team play at school.
D	wanted to be actively involved in the game of football.

2	As a referee, David Elleray has…
A	only worked in the English Premier League.
B	worked in every other European country.
C	worked in around 35 countries worldwide.
D	never worked in the amateur leagues.

3	David Elleray…
A	regrets not becoming a professional player.
B	is happy because he has had two careers.
C	has earned a lot of money as a referee.
D	no longer enjoys being a referee.

4	According to David Elleray, the referee …
A	should help the game to be entertaining.
B	can never change the pace of a game.
C	must protect the game but not the players.
D	should always stop the game if there are problems.

5	On the subject of his biggest match, David Elleray says that …
A	all matches are equally important to him.
B	he has refereed over twenty very important matches.
C	he can only remember the 1994 FA Cup final at Wembley.
D	there were four or five very big matches in his career.

6	One of David Elleray's best experiences was when David Beckham scored against Arsenal in the Cup final.
	True
	False

7	David Elleray was once injured at the beginning of a premier league game.
	True
	False

8	David Elleray's most embarrassing experience was when he forgot his yellow card.
	True
	False

9	According to David Elleray, which five of these characteristics should a referee have ?
	a good level of fitness
	a loud voice
	a strong character
	a sense of humour
	a good memory
	a friendly smile
	a thick skin
	enthusiasm and commitment

10	Complete David Elleray's advice to future professional footballers.

	Always be to the referee.


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