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Teen referee: Parent ran on pitch and swore at me
Sixteen-year-old Elliot referees under-13s football matches and has received abuse for his refereeing decisions.
A year ago, when he was 15, Elliot had only been a referee for a few weeks when a parent came onto the pitch during a match and used abusive language towards him.
Speaking to ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 5 Live, Elliot explained what happened, and the impact the abuse had on him.
The club in question were fined for the behaviour of the parent.
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