Howard Webb ends 25 year reffing career

Howard Webb has ended his 25-year career as a referee to become technical director of the referees' body - the Professional Game Match Officials Limited.

Webb has taken charge of over 500 Premier League games and officiated both the Champions League final and the World Cup final in 2010.

"Refereeing has given me so much and I think it's important that match officials who have had the rewards remain in the game to pass on their knowledge," said Webb.

"I also have much more to learn about the business of refereeing and I believe the best place for me to do that is with PGMOL."