'Too soon to bring in football's new rules at club level,' says referee Paddy Russell

In his 50th year refereeing, Russell has concerns about changes.

TOO SOON FOR NEW RULES: Referee Paddy Russell, from Tipperary, is presented with his Hall of Fame Award. Pic: Barry Cregg / SPORTSFILE

For a 50th year, Paddy Russell will lace up his boots and don his whistle.

The Emly man has no intention of quitting refereeing after he brought down the curtain on his 26 years officiating inter-county football in 2008.