Jarred Gillett: Australian to become Premier League’s first overseas referee for Watford v Newcastle clash
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Updated 20/09/2021 at 16:04 GMT
The 34-year-old will make history on Saturday when he takes charge of Watford v Newcastle. Gillett moved to the UK in 2019 to continue his research at Liverpool’s John Moores University, after completing a PhD in biomechanics. He has already been officiating in the EFL, as well as acting as the VAR in Premier League matches.
Jarred Gillett will become the Premier League's first overseas referee on Saturday
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Jarred Gillett will make Premier League history this weekend when he becomes the first overseas referee to take charge of a match.
The Australian, who moved to the UK in 2019 and was announced on the roster of top officials in the summer, will have the whistle for Watford v Newcastle.
Gillett is an experienced referee who took control of major finals in his home country, before beginning his spell in England in the EFL and as a video assistant referee in the top flight.
The 34-year-old left Australia after completing his PhD in biomechanics, where he focused on children with Cerebral Palsy, having been offered a chance to continue his research at Liverpool’s John Moores University.
Gillett was added to the Select Group 1 of referees by Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) ahead of the start of the season.
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