I think this sounds like a good idea. The players are most likely those from lower leagues who still need to work after retirement because they aren’t rich - and that also means they’ll have no real conflict of interest with the teams they’re officiating.

Not only is it a good way to get fresh blood into refereeing, it also gives further employment prospects to these lower league players who might not be interesed in or cut out for coaching.

How dare you leave out the footballing powerhouse of Northern Ireland

These cunts would let Gilead host the world cup if they bribed them enough.

Ah yes, 42nd place for the Irish Premiership. Below even Faroe Islands who have a population of about 13