Leslie Irvine
Northern Irish football referee (born 1958)
About Leslie Irvine
Born 1958. Leslie Irvine is a British association football player and association football referee.
Leslie John Raymond Irvine (born 23 June 1958 in Derry, Northern Ireland) is a former Northern Irish professional football referee. Previously working as a teacher with Limavady High School, he was a full international referee for FIFA until his retirement in 2003. He refereed four Irish Cup finals, as well as several UEFA Cup and World Cup qualifying games.
Irvine was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2024 New Year Honours for services to association football.
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Who is Leslie Irvine?
Northern Irish football referee (born 1958)
When was Leslie Irvine born?
Leslie Irvine was born on 23 June 1958 in Derry.
What is Leslie Irvine's occupation?
Leslie Irvine is an association football player and association football referee.
What nationality is Leslie Irvine?
Leslie Irvine is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Leslie Irvine (referee)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Leslie Irvine. https://biography.guide/leslie-irvine-association-football-player/
MLA: "Leslie Irvine." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/leslie-irvine-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Leslie Irvine." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/leslie-irvine-association-football-player/.
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