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Dan Robathan
Athlete
Former assistant referee who ran the line at the FA Cup final.
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"I need time to grieve my career."View Story →
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Former assistant referee Dan Robathan ran the line at the FA Cup final between Crystal Palace and Manchester City in 2025. Just one year later he talked to BBC Newsbeat about losing his career after doctors found benign tumours in his spine.
September 25, 2026FA Cup assistant ref says tumours ended his career
Dan Robathan says he needs time to "grieve" his career.
September 25, 2026