Tony Sarre honored for 40 years of refereeing

Tony Sarre, a 69-year-old referee from Guernsey, has been recognized by The FA for 40 years of service in football, officiating his 1,229th game during the Jeremie Cup quarter-final between Vale Rec and St Paul's. Sarre began his officiating career in 1986 and has maintained records of every match. He reflects on earning players' respect as a key part of refereeing and shares a fond memory of officiating a pre-season friendly between Guernsey and Everton in 1997. Currently, he supports young referees in progressing through the ranks and expresses hopes to continue officiating and learning alongside them.

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