Rebecca Welch, the referee who made history as the first woman to officiate Premier League and EFL matches, has announced her retirement from on-field duties to take up a managerial role with the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL).
Welch, who has been a prominent figure in refereeing since 2010, will now serve as the manager of the Select Group Women’s Professional Game. In her new role, she will focus on supporting and developing officials in the Women’s Super League (WSL) and Women’s Championship, as well as inspiring the next generation of referees.
“I’m incredibly...