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David Elleray (David Roland Elleray) was born on 3 September, 1954 in Dover, Kent, England, is an English football referee. Discover David Elleray's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 69 years old?

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Age 69 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 3 September, 1954
Birthday 3 September
Birthplace Dover, Kent, England
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1927

Early in his teaching career, he was noted for controversially reintroducing football (which had not been played there since 1927) at Harrow - a school better known for its rugby and cricket traditions - in 1977.

1954

David Roland Elleray, (born 3 September 1954 ), is an English former football referee who officiated in the Football League, Premier League and for FIFA.

As of September 2021 he held the position of Technical Director at the IFAB.

During his career as a prominent referee, Elleray officiated for a number of notable matches, including the FA Cup Final, the highest domestic honour for an English referee.

Due to his Oxbridge background and "day job" as a teacher at a public school, Elleray has been described as "schoolmasterly" and "posh" by the press.

His teaching role entailed time conflicts with his role as a leading referee before his retirement.

He has periodically advised football boards.

Born in Dover, Kent, Elleray was educated at Dover Grammar School for Boys where he excelled at a range of sports and started refereeing football games at the age of 13 to earn extra pocket money.

He gained a scholarship to read geography at Hertford College, Oxford and was a keen rugby player and rower.

1986

While at university, he was promoted through the Hellenic, Isthmian and Panel Leagues and eventually became a referee for The Football League in 1986.

1992

He remained there until his inclusion on the original Premier League Referees' List in 1992, and also became a FIFA referee in that year.

1994

During his refereeing career, Elleray is remembered for a number of incidents, including awarding a dubious penalty kick to Manchester United in the 1994 FA Cup Final against Chelsea.

Elleray later admitted in his autobiography that he "blew without thinking" and although he knew he had made a mistake, he could not change his mind.

After the 1994 FA Cup Final, UEFA president Lennart Johansson told Elleray: "Europe needs referees like you. I do not care whether the second penalty was a foul or not. The easy decision would to have given nothing. You showed strength and courage. Congratulations!"

1997

In 1997, Elleray was yet again at the centre of controversy when, during the FA Cup Semi-final between third-tier Chesterfield FC and Premier League Middlesbrough FC, he failed to award a goal to Chesterfield after the ball had clearly bounced over the line and surprisingly, awarded a free-kick to Middlesbrough instead.

The match finished 3-3, with Middlesbrough winning the replay 3-0 thus ending Chesterfield's hopes of reaching the final.

1998

He officiated at Wembley Stadium 13 times but was unable to officiate at the 1998 World Cup in France due to school commitments.

1999

Elleray stepped down as a FIFA-listed referee in 1999, having officiated 78 international matches in 35 countries.

He was also the referee when Ryan Giggs scored his 'wonder goal' in the 1999 FA Cup semi-final replay against Arsenal at Villa Park, and when David Beckham scored from inside his own half against Wimbledon in 1996.

Even though he sent off Manchester United's Roy Keane four times, when he retired Keane sent him a letter wishing him well and a signed jersey.

Elleray was recognised by coaches, players and fans for being a firm, fair and consistent referee.

In 1999, Elleray received death threats from Manchester United supporters after Liverpool made a comeback which could have prevented their team winning the title.

He awarded Liverpool a dubious penalty and then sent Denis Irwin off for attempting a pass because he had not seen the official's flag, allowing Liverpool to bring the game to 2–2.

Martin Edwards, the United chairman, suggested that a winners' medal be made for Elleray should Arsenal win the league.

The result however did not impact United's pole position, or their winning the title that season due to Arsenal losing at Leeds a few days later.

It was a considerable time before Elleray refereed United again.

2002

In 2002, Elleray was voted onto the FA Council as the member for Independent Schools.

He retired from refereeing at the end of the 2002–03 season.

In 2002, he gave then 17 year old Wayne Rooney his first ever red card.

2003

His last match was Newcastle United's 1–0 win over Birmingham on 3 May 2003, during which he sent off Blues defender Matthew Upson.

2004

In 2004, Elleray accepted the position as Honorary President of the Board of the Referees' Association of England for three years, and was a FIFA and UEFA referee assessor and instructor.

He was chairman of the Independent Schools Football Association.

2009

Elleray is a career geography teacher and spent over 30 years at Harrow School, where he held various leadership roles such as head of geography, director of boarding, and housemaster of Druries House before his retirement in 2009.

2010

Elleray was awarded an honorary doctorate from Sheffield Hallam University in 2010.

2014

He was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2014 Birthday Honours for services to football.

2016

He has held the position of Technical Director for the International Football Association Board since at least May 2016.

One of the most recognisable figures in English football, Elleray's life featured in an award-winning documentary, The Man in Black, for Channel 4.