Soccer Aid - What a weekend finale

Wow, What an amazing weekend I've just had;

I worked for the PFA again, refereeing the Academy under 10's. Again such a talented group of players, and the more I work with the different age groups, the more I can see the progression from one age range to another. This has been my first year working with the PFA, and I'm already looking forward to seeing a difference in the lads abilities next year.

As always, even within this group of lads there are those that stand out, and I have to say that there was one lad from Watford that was incredible - He will be one that I will be looking out for in the future.

It was great to see two premiership players supporting their own lads at the tournament, although slightly weird knowing that they were watching the game and obviously aware of my refereeing. I held my own though, and got on with the game.

Alan Keegan was the compare for the event again which was really nice, so we caught up on the weeks events, and put the world to rights.

SOCCER-AID

Yesterday was so amazing - Soccer Aid, Robbie Williams baby, which I have attended for the last three times it has been played. For those that don't know Robbie created Soccer Aid to support the charity UNICEF. It has been immensely successful and grows momentum each time (it's on every two years). The event is held at Old Trafford, Theatre of Dreams, which again adds to the amazement and vibe of the event.

This year my Mum, Sister and I were so fortunate to have tickets for the VIP area. It's that area that is always empty till about 5 mins before the match, the one that is on the halfway line and has the best view in the stadium, the one that I always wondered who on earth sat there and what they did before the match. Well now I can tell you - They are looked after extremely well, with delicious food, and easy flowing, nice on the palate drinks

We were surrounded by Celeb's all looking very 'Well Celeb'!!!!!  Designer clothes, very high stilettos, and perfect hairstyles. As a Footballista I dressed 'For a Football Match'!!!!! but as a Fashionista, I still dressed to look good, but casual. Although I might up my game next time slightly.

The fantastic view of the two teams, management and referee's was first class, Collabro singing ;Abide with Me' whilst the greatest ever footballer 'Pele' walked proudly onto the pitch. The excitement of Jose Mourinho as he walked to the VIP, VIP area to take his seat (that's a real important VIP area!!!)

The game was great, with some Celeb's on the pitch really showing their football skills - Olly Murs in particular, and Jack Whitehall amazingly (where did that come from???). Every time Niall Horan walked towards the technical area the screams from the crowd were deafening. Every time Sam Allardyce walked towards the technical area, the screams from the technical area were deafening.

Mark Wright scored a goal he will remember for ever. His wife Michelle Keegan was sat in front of us, and celebrated accordingly. The score ended up England 3 - Rest of the World 2. Again our seats allowed us the view of the presentations and firework display, which were great.

We got home this morning at 0200hrs, a wonderful finish, to a wonderful weekend.