Crystal Palace v Manchester United referee to wear head cam in Premier League first
Jarred Gillett will wear a video camera for Monday’s Premier League game (Picture: Getty)
Premier League referee Jarred Gillett will make history when he wears a video camera during Monday night?s game between Crystal Palace and Manchester United.
Gillett will wear the ?Ref Cam? as part of a one-off programme by Premier League Productions aiming to shed light on the demands of a referee.
The Australian will wear the head-mounted device ? instead of a chest camera – which is connected to the referee?s usual communications systems.
The use of such a device is set to be a one-off, while Gillett?s camera footage from Selhurst Park will not be broadcast live on the evening.
A statement on the Premier League website read: ‘In a Premier League first, referee Jarred Gillett will wear a “RefCam” during the Crystal Palace v Manchester United fixture on Monday 6 May, as part of filming for a one-off short programme promoting Match Officials.
?This footage will not be broadcast live but fans will be able to view it later in the year as part of a programme being produced by Premier League Productions (PLP) aimed at offering further insight and education into the demands of officiating in the Premier League.
?The technology comprises a head-mounted device which is integrated into the usual referee communications system.
Gillett was also in charge of Manchester United’s 4-3 defeat against Chelsea in April (Picture: Getty)
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