Michael Oliver set to be youngest referee in Premier League history

06 January 2010 23:24
Dream come true: Referee Michael Oliver[LNB] Michael Oliver will become the youngest referee in Premier League history when he takes charge of Fulham's home game against Portsmouth on Saturday.[LNB]The 24-year-old Northumberland official, whose father Clive is a Football League referee, said last night: 'I'm chuffed to bits. It's a dream come true and I can't wait for Saturday.'[LNB]His meteoric rise surpasses even that of Stuart Attwell, who was the previous youngest when promoted at 25 last season. [LNB] PICTURE SPECIAL: David Beckham makes his second AC Milan debut in 5-2 thrashingPortsmouth players still waiting to be paid: Pompey miss third deadline[LNB] [LNB]  

Source: Daily_Mail