Paul Tierney is a renowned English football referee, know his record and stats ahead of Man Utd vs Man City
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The highly anticipated FA Cup final between Manchester City and Manchester United on June 3 will be officiated by Paul Tierney.
Adding to his prior experience at Wembley games, such as the EFL Championship play-off final and the EFL Cup final, Tierney will be overseeing his first Manchester derby. Expressing his delight at the appointment, Tierney acknowledged the significance of the FA Cup final and the honor it brings.
Who is Paul Tierney referee of FA Cup Man Utd vs Man City final 2023, bio, age, stats, record and salary
Speaking to the media, Paul Tierney said,
Obviously, I was really pleased to get the call on Monday morning, so it was a good start to the week as I was on my way to a training camp at St. George’s Park. To referee the FA Cup final is one of those things that you strive to do and it’s always been one of my targets but it still takes a bit of time to sink in.
He added,
It’s a real honor for me and the rest of the team, and we’re all thrilled to have been appointed for this game.
Paul Tierney will be joined by deputy referees Neil Davies and Scott Ledger, and the fourth official will be Peter Bankes. The group is excitedly anticipating officiating this esteemed contest. Amid this anticipation, Paul has become a hot topic of search, with many people trying to know more about him. So, here’s what we know about him:
Who is Paul Tierney?
Paul Tierney is a well-known English football referee. He has been in the news because he is going to officiate the FA Cup final between Manchester City and Manchester United.
He was born on December 25, 1980, in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England. He is currently 42 years old.
His career
In 2014, Paul Tierney made his Premier League debut. In 2018, he was added to the FIFA list of referees. Although he was removed from the list in 2022, Tierney’s expertise is recognized by the Lancashire Football Association.
Notably, he officiated the 2014 FA Vase Final and the 2010 FA Cup Final as a fourth official. His refereeing skills led him to officiate the 2019 Championship play-off final between Aston Villa and Derby County and the 2021 EFL Cup final between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur.
Paul Tierney has now been chosen to preside over the eagerly awaited 2023 FA Cup final between Manchester City and Manchester United on June 3, thus solidifying his position as a reputable referee.
The likes of Stuart Atwell, Kevin Friend and Paul Tierney earn £70,000 a year, while Craig Pawson and Graham Scott are on £48k every year.
Man Utd record with Paul Tierney as referee
Games | Win | Draw | Loss |
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22
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Man City record with Paul Tierney as referee
Games | Win | Draw | Loss |
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26 | 23
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