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Former Premier League referee reveals he has Parkinson's disease as he opens up on struggles with insomnia - and his new role with the PGMOL

Former Premier League referee Phil Dowd has opened up on his battle with Parkinson's disease.

Dowd, 61, enjoyed a distinguished officiating career from 1997 to 2016, which included 15 years in the top flight.

He took charge of several memorable games, including FA and League Cup finals, while also overseeing clashes that involved the likes of Arsene Wenger, Jose Mourinho and Sir Alex Ferguson.

However, Dowd has revealed he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease during Covid-19, which is a condition that affects around 153,000 people in the UK.