Mike Riley (West Yorkshire)
b. 17-12-1964
Mike Riley takes charge of his first Boro game this season. Last season he officiated in six Boro games including the corresponding game against Arsenal which Boro won 2-1.
He started refereeing in 1980 and was appointed to the national list in 1994. Recognition by the Premier League followed in 1996 and in 1999 he was appointed to the FIFA list.
To date the most important games of his career have been the 2002 FA Cup Final and, of course, the 2004 Carling Cup Final. He also has numerous European and international games under his belt.
Last season he officiated in 42 games, showing the yellow card on 147 occasions and the red card on 13 occasions. This season he has been booked 95 players and sent off 9 in 28 games.
b. 17-12-1964
Mike Riley takes charge of his first Boro game this season. Last season he officiated in six Boro games including the corresponding game against Arsenal which Boro won 2-1.
He started refereeing in 1980 and was appointed to the national list in 1994. Recognition by the Premier League followed in 1996 and in 1999 he was appointed to the FIFA list.
To date the most important games of his career have been the 2002 FA Cup Final and, of course, the 2004 Carling Cup Final. He also has numerous European and international games under his belt.
Last season he officiated in 42 games, showing the yellow card on 147 occasions and the red card on 13 occasions. This season he has been booked 95 players and sent off 9 in 28 games.