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refereed fewer matches. However, Scott appealed against his demotion and retained his place for the 2017–18 season. A number of improved performances has led to him to officiate an increased number of matches, with 13 Premier League matches and an EFL League Cup semi-final by the end of
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He started refereeing in 1997, originally at lower-league level and harbouring little serious ambition of progressing to the highest echelon of football officiating. However, following positive feedback from players he decided to take the role more seriously. He joined the
National List of referees
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So well done, Graham Scott. Forget VAR: here was a referee intent on single-handedly eradicating diving in one night. Alas, nobody has mentioned his courage under fire, only that
Willian probably didn't deserve a booking, but referees like Scott are
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He has established a reputation for consistent game management, as well as actively discouraging time-wasting, diving, and dissent, which has garnered some praise from football pundits and journalists.
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sought to demote Scott at the end of the 2016–17 season after he refereed just eight
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It was clearly a very busy night for Scott, but in fairness to him he appears to have done pretty well considering the pressure he was under.
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Graham Scott CBE, as he should be, is producing a magnificent display of refereeing.
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174:. In November 2014 he officiated his first Premier League match, between
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in 2008, officiating many important games, including
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359:"One Step at a Time – A Film About Graham Scott"
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91:English Football League
785:Constantine Hatzidakis
126:who officiates in the
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339:. The Abingdonian
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705:Andy Madley
670:David Coote
665:John Brooks
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180:Aston Villa
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835:Wade Smith
823:Marc Perry
806:Simon Long
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206:See also
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