Man In The Middle

Foy started out as a referee in 1983, joining the Football League's ranks 11 years later, and is well established as a top-flight official.

He was selected to officiate Leeds' visit to Swindon last season - one of only three sub-Championship matches he took charge of - and was also involved in Dennis Wise's first match as United boss, against Southend United on October 28, 2006.

Foy issued a total of 116 yellow cards and six reds in 37 games last season.