Premier League faces calls to increase funding for cash-strapped PGMOL

Premier League faces calls to increase funding for cash-strapped PGMOL

Referees’ body’s reserves have fallen to almost zeroTraining programme under threat without more cash

The Premier League is facing demands to increase its funding of referees because of a cash shortfall at Professional Game Match Officials Ltd.

The Guardian has learned that PGMOL’s cash reserves have dwindled from about £4m to almost zero in recent years as a result of the increased costs of training and operations, exacerbated by the introduction and growth of VAR.

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