Premier League referee Andre Marriner announces retirement

RETIREMENT: Andre Marriner has announced his retirement from refereeing. Pic: Peter Byrne/PA

Andre Marriner has announced his retirement from refereeing after a distinguished 23-year career in football’s upper echelons.

The 52-year-old’s decision was confirmed by Professional Game Match Officials Limited on Tuesday, two days after he took charge of his last fixture, Arsenal’s 5-0 Premier League victory over Wolves, his 391st in the top flight.