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Mike Riley, who is the head of referees for the Premier League, is fighting to save his job after several top-flight clubs complained about his competency, according to reports.
A host of Premier League clubs are pushing for a change of in command as they believe too many mistakes were made during the 2021-2022 campaign under the 57-year-old.
According to The Telegraph, the Premier League are looking at bringing Howard Webb - who retired from on-field duties in 2014 - back into the English game in a referees' management role.
Mike Riley, who is the head of referees for the Premier League, is fighting to save his job
English top-flight clubs have reportedly complained about his competency as they believe too many mistakes were made last season under the 57-year-old (not pictured)
The Premier League are reportedly looking to speak with Webb about a senior position to the Professional Game Match Officials [PGMOL].
They would then offer the top-flight clubs a 'viable succession plan' which would see Webb take over seamlessly
