Andre Marriner

Andre Marriner, born on January first, nineteen seventy-one, is a distinguished retired English professional football referee hailing from Solihull, West Midlands. His career in officiating has been marked by significant milestones, including his membership in the Birmingham County Football Association.

In two thousand five, Marriner achieved a notable promotion to the Select Group Referees, a prestigious list of officials who primarily oversee matches in the Premier League. His expertise and dedication to the sport led him to represent FIFA as a referee from two thousand nine until two thousand seventeen.

A highlight of Marriner's career came in May two thousand thirteen when he officiated the FA Cup final, a pinnacle achievement for referees in England. After a long and successful tenure, he took charge of his final Premier League match in May two thousand twenty-three, overseeing a game between Arsenal and Wolves.

As he transitioned from active officiating, Marriner embraced a new role as a full-time VAR official starting in the two thousand twenty-three to twenty-four season, continuing his contribution to the sport in a vital capacity.