The society received more great news this week with Sam Yates’ promotion from Regional 1 to the National League Match Official Team Associate Group. Sam has been refereeing with NLD since he was 18 and it has been fantastic to watch his progression through the levels, having started out as one of the society’s first Young Match Officials.

The news completes a fantastic week for the society as fellow member Andy Ashwell was promoted to the PGMOT just a few days ago. All at NLD Refs wish to congratulate Sam on this milestone and wish him all the best as the National League appointments start coming in.