Tony Ward (Referee)

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Tony Ward (born 5 December 1941 in Highgate, London) is a former football referee and assistant referee. During his career he officiated in the English Football League and Premier League, as well as in FIFA-sanctioned matches. He resided in New Southgate, London. Ward started his career in 1962, serving the South East Counties, Spartan, Athenian and Isthmian leagues, before becoming a Football League linesman in 1974. His first match was a Second Division game between Portsmouth and Nottingham Forest. In 1980 he was promoted to the Referees List of the Football League; his first match was between Lincoln City and Wigan Athletic.