Peter Walton (referee)
Peter Walton (born 10 October 1959) is an English former professional football referee who officiated in the Premier League from 2003 to 2012. He is now general manager of the Professional Referee Organisation (PRO) in North America.
Walton is also a former player in the United Counties League. He is based in Long Buckby, Northamptonshire, the town which he played his football for. He lists his interests as current affairs and golf.
During his professional career which spanned nearly 20 years, Walton refereed a number of notable matches, including the 2003 final of the Football League Trophy and the FA Community Shield in 2008.
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