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David Elleray, Football League Referee, Black Long Sleeve Match Worn Shirt, 1980s.
David Elleray MBE born 3 September 1954 in Dover, Kent, is an English former football referee who officiated in the Football League, Premier League and for FIFA.
During his career as a prominent and respected referee in England, Elleray officiated 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 called a "schoolmasterly"and "posh" referee by the press. His teaching role entailed time conflicts with his role as a leading referee before his retirement.