PGMOL has announced the appointment of Hugh Dallas as Select Group Manager.
Dallas is a vastly experienced figure in the world of refereeing and will bring over 40 years of knowledge and expertise to the role, having officiated, observed and developed match officials at the very highest levels of the game.
He was awarded an MBE for services to football in 2003, and has held several influential positions since hanging up his whistle, including key roles with UEFA and other leading refereeing bodies worldwide. Most recently, Dallas served as an advisor to the Select Group since Spring 2024 where he has already had a positive impact on the training and development of match officials in the Premier League.
Continuing his work with PGMOL, Dallas will be directly responsible for the general management of the Select Group, working closely with the team of coaches to deliver training, performance management and technical development. He will also be working closely with the Premier League and play a significant role in engaging with clubs as part of ongoing dialogue.
Howard Webb, Chief Refereeing Officer at PGMOL, said: “We are delighted to welcome someone of Hugh’s calibre and experience to the role of Select Group Manager.
"His track record speaks for itself and his deep knowledge of the game, combined with his understanding of the increasing demands faced by match officials at the elite level, makes him an invaluable addition to our team.”
Who is Hugh Dallas?
Dallas began his refereeing career in 1982 and quickly rose through the ranks in Scotland. He oversaw some of the biggest domestic games, spending nine seasons officiating in the Scottish Premiership and taking charge of four Scottish FA Cup finals and four Scottish League Cup finals.
His impressive on-field career also included recognition on the highest stage internationally as part of a decade as a FIFA official, with him being selected for the 1996 Olympic Games and two FIFA World Cups.
Indeed Dallas was part of the team which took charge of the 2002 FIFA World Cup final, as well as being in the middle for the UEFA Cup and UEFA Super Cup finals in 1999 and 2002 respectively.
