13 Facts About Pat Partridge

Patrick Partridge was an English football referee, and former President of the Association of Football League Referees and Linesmen.

Pat Partridge originated from Billingham, County Durham, and had the same name as his father, Patrick Partridge, MBE.

Pat Partridge first became a referee in 1953, with the Durham County FA.

Pat Partridge later received a letter from Alan Hardaker, the then secretary of the Football League, asking for his observations on the incident, but was unable to respond with conclusive evidence.

Pat Partridge was promoted to the FIFA list of referees in 1971, taking the place of the retiring Kevin Howley.

Pat Partridge was chosen as a FIFA representative to officiate during the 1978 World Cup Finals in Argentina.

The Greeks lost by 3 goals to 1, finishing bottom of Group A Partridge should have retired from refereeing directly after the Championships.

Pat Partridge was able to devote much more of his time to the farm business after being compulsorily required to end his involvement in football at the age of 48.

Pat Partridge became Chairman of the Referees' Association and of the Association of Football League Referees and Linesmen, eventually taking up the position of President for the latter organisation.

Pat Partridge was able to concentrate on his golf as a major hobby, and joined the Celebrity Golf Tour to help raise money for charity.

Pat Partridge became a local magistrate and prison visitor after his refereeing career ended.

On 11 May 2004, Pat Partridge attended a North Riding FA dinner, at which he was honoured for 50 years membership of the Referees' Association.

Pat Partridge was awarded the British Empire Medal in the 2014 Birthday Honours for services to football.