Stoke-on-Trent's Phil Dowd today was named the man in the middle for February's Carling Cup final between Aston Villa and Manchester United.
The 47-year old will be taking charge of his first match at the new Wembley Stadium, when the game takes place on the 28th February.
The experienced official, has been the biggest improver on the Select Group list over the past few seasons and has been rewarded for his hard work, finally with his first domestic cup final.
Dowd will be assisted on the day by two of the countries leading linesman, Shaun Procter-Green an experienced Premier League assistant and Conference referee and Dave Richardson who is on the FIFA list and has represented his country both internationally and in Europe.
Lee Mason will control the electronic board and Nigel Bannister will be reserve assistant, a massive appointment for him, having been involved with the ball over the line controversy at Watford vs Reading last season.
Congratulations to all five officials, thoroughly deserved appointments for all.
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