Sian Massey-Ellis: What it takes to be a female match official

Sian Massey-Ellis is one of England’s highest profile female match officials, working the in the Premier League and EFL. Sian has been a real trailblazer for female officials, appointed to matches in the Football League Trophy, UEFA Women's Champions League, the FIFA Women's World Cup and the UEFA Europa League.Sian turned professional in 2010 and in August 2011 was appointed to the ‘Select Group’ of match officials, a panel of English professional football referees and assistant referee...

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In this award-winning podcast Sue Anstiss talks to trailblazers in women sport. These are the individuals who are knocking down barriers and challenging the status quo for women and girls everywhere. Along with openly sharing their historic careers, what drives them and how they’ve dealt with tough challenges, each episode explores key issues for equality in sport and beyond. We’re incredibly grateful to Sport England who support The Game Changers through a National Lottery award. You can find out about all the guests at https://www.fearlesswomen.co.uk/thegamechangers Fearless Women in Sport