Born | 1957or1958(age 66–67) [1] Derry, Northern Ireland | ||
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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)[ citation needed ] is a former Northern Irish professional football referee. Previously working as a teacher with Limavady High School, [2] he was a full international referee for FIFA until his retirement in 2003. [3] He refereed four Irish Cup finals,[ citation needed ] as well as several UEFA Cup and World Cup qualifying games. [4]
Irvine was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2024 New Year Honours for services to association football. [5] [6]