24-year old Michael Oliver is set to become the youngest ever referee to take charge of a Barclays Premier League game.
The whistleblower from Northumberland has been appointed by referee's chief Mike Riley, who took over this week from former boss Keith Hackett, to referee Saturday's match at Craven Cottage between Fulham and Portsmouth.
Michael, who is the son of experienced Football League referee Clive Oliver, took charge of the 2007 Conference Play-off final between Morecambe and Exeter, but he faces a completely different task on Saturday.
Oliver will be assisted by experienced linesman in Mick McDonough and Phil Sharp, who has run the line in the World Cup final.
No doubt Oliver will be relishing this opportunity, but will also be extremely nervous. The game is in doubt due to the severe weather conditions in London, but should the match go ahead Oliver will be the youngest ever Premier League referee breaking the record previously set by Stuart Attwell.
I just want to say good luck Michael, hope it all goes well
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