Winter, a Select Group referee, was confirmed by The FA Referees Committee today after an excellent season - his last as a top-flight referee.

At 48 years-old, the North Riding official has reached the age of retirement from the National List of referees, and will mark his departure in style with a trip to the Millennium Stadium for the climax of the English domestic season on 22nd May. 

The FA Cup Final will be the pinnacle of Winter's career and, as with every year, he was chosen based on his performances in the middle this term, as determined by match assessors and delegates.

Referees may only officiate The Final once in their career and, being a domestic competition, The FA Cup is open to all those who officiate on the National List.


The 2004 FA Cup Final Appointments

Referee:

J T Winter - North Riding

Assistant Referees:

R East - Wiltshire

 

A J Green - Leicestershire and Rutland

Fourth Official

M D Messias - Sheffield and Hallamshire