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assistant referee

British

noun

soccer the official name for linesman

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Championship clubs have turned down the chance to introduce a version of the video assistant referee system for next season.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Kovacs was also criticised by Barca after he and video assistant referee Christian Dingert allowed play to continue when Atletico defender Marc Pubill handled the ball in his own penalty area.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Former Premier League assistant referee referee Darren Cann told BBC Sport he had never seen anything as strange "in 50 years of watching football".

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

While Glasner felt it was a 'home' decision, vastly experienced former Premier League assistant referee Darren Cann said the ruling was right.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

There was a great hubbub, in the midst of which Mr. Dodsworth consulted with Andrew Dale, who was assistant referee.

From Dave Porter and His Rivals or, The Chums and Foes of Oak Hall by Goss, John

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