Name: Paul Tierney
Origin: Wigan, Greater Manchester, England
Career Highlights
- Began refereeing at the local level before progressing to the National List of Referees in 2009.
- Promoted to officiate in the Football League (Championship, League One, League Two) in 2014.
- Made Premier League debut in December 2014 (Crystal Palace vs. Stoke City).
- Became a regular fixture as a Premier League referee.
- Officiated high-profile matches, including Merseyside and North London derbies.
- Selected as the referee for the 2021 FA Community Shield (Manchester City vs. Leicester City).
- Appointed as the referee for the 2023 FA Cup Final.
- Gained experience with VAR (Video Assistant Referee) technology, serving both as the on-field referee and in the VAR role.
Refereeing Style:
- Known for a refereeing style that prioritises maintaining the flow of the game.
- Typically issues yellow and red cards at a rate in line with or slightly below the Premier League average.
Additional Notes:
- Like all referees, Tierney has faced criticism for certain decisions and calls.
- The subjective nature of some VAR decisions means his judgment has occasionally been a subject of debate.
