Poll backs help for linesmen

GRAHAM POLL has endorsed the work of Dr Werner Helsen, following a report that the sports scientist has been called in to help assistant referees in the Barclays Premier League.

Poll backs help for linesmen

After a series of contentious decisions this season, Helsen was asked to instruct officials how to deal with the offside law.

Former Premier League referee Poll has backed the work of the Belgian fitness expert who was used by UEFA to help officials prepare for major tournaments.

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