Three referees to officiate full-time from next season for two yearsNot a unprejudiced comparison with Matildas,says FFA chief David GallopFootball Federation Australia boss David Gallop has defended the appointment of three full-time A-League referees who will be better paid than the striking Matildas, saying it’s not a valid comparison.
The FFA is investing a further $300000 a year in refereeing, and with the majority to go to 2014 World Cup referee Ben Williams,2014-15 A-League grand final referee Jarred Gillett and 2014 FFA Cup final referee Chris Beath after they secured landmark deals for the next two seasons.
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Source: theguardian.com