Leslie Irvine (referee)

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Leslie Irvine
MBE
Born (1958-06-23) 23 June 1958 (age 65)
Derry, Northern Ireland
Domestic
Years League Role
1978–2004 First League Referee
International
Years League Role
1994–2003 FIFA listed Referee

Leslie John Raymond Irvine MBE (born 23 June 1958 in Derry, Northern Ireland) is a former Northern Irish professional football referee.[1] He was a full international for FIFA until his retirement in 2003.[2] He refereed four Irish Cup finals.

Irvine was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2024 New Year Honours for services to association football.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Profile
  2. ^ "Leslie's final whistle!". Fermanagh Herald. 31 December 2003. Retrieved 20 February 2023.
  3. ^ "No. 64269". The London Gazette (Supplement). 30 December 2023. p. N21.