Football Association accused of failing young referees as lessons not learned from Max Ormesher case

Ramsey Travers’ case is nearly identical to that of Max Ormesher, highlighted by talkSPORT nearly two years ago.

It has prompted his mother, Ceri Travers, to call for an overhaul in the treatment of young referees.

“I was shocked that Manchester FA would put a 14-year-old child in that situation,” she said.

In a statement, the County FA said: “Manchester FA is committed to ensuring that all disciplinary processes allow for a fair hearing to take place, particularly when under 18s are involved.”

On September 8, 2019 Travers claimed he was continually subjected to ‘aggressive’ verbal abuse by two coaches of Brendon Bees Junior Under-12s, as he refereed his first ever match.

After submitting his match report the County FA asked Travers to give evidence against the men in a disciplinary hearing, at which they would be present.

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