What is the PGMOL in football?
PGMOL has been the topic of discussion in a lot of football matches – but not for the right reasons.
The PGMOL have been forced to come out on a number of occasions and admit to any wrongdoing during a football match.
Liverpool were the latest team to receive an apology from the PGMOLRex
And fans have been left with a bitter taste in their mouth.
What is the PGMOL?
The PGMOL is the English professional body that represents refereeing games.
It is abbreviated for Professional Game Match Officials Limited but it was previously called the PGMOB (Professional Game Match Official Board.
PGMOL was first introduced in 2001 when English referees became professional and it is in charge of overseeing all matches in the English football leagues including the Premier League.
And the PGMOL is also responsible for any FA Associaton match or competition such as the FA Cup or the FA Community Shield.
Iconic referee Howard Webb is the PGMOL Chief Refereeing Officer and he has been part of the PGMOB following his retirement in 2014.
