Listen "From Coach to Referee - Sam O'Sullivan-Barker's journey to the whistle"
Episode Synopsis
Sam O'Sullivan-Barker tried refereeing 10 years ago and ended up being assaulted. Fast forward to 2024 and he is a coach, a broadcaster and now, thanks in part to the Nene League, has taken the steps to becoming a match official. What made him do it and how did his first venture into refereeing adult football go?
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