‘The Impossible Job’ Chelsea FanCast #1409

About this episode

Stamford Chidge interviews William Ralston about his book 'The Impossible Job' which reveals the reality of refereeing. In this meticulously researched book, William Ralston goes deep inside football's most exposed role, speaking to officials from Sunday league pitches to World Cups to show what it takes to officiate at the highest level. With rare access to UEFA, FIFA, and PGMO, he embeds with referees across Europe’s five major leagues – Bundesliga, Serie A, La Liga, Ligue 1, and the Premier League – following them through training camps, assessment rooms, and matchdays, where a single call can define a career. He also learns to referee himself, experiencing first-hand the speed and…