“It is an honour to be asked to be an ambassador for the Don’t X The Line, I obviously started myself at grassroots level and I do understand the problem we have with referees and youngsters becoming increasingly under pressure from a minority of pushy spectators whilst participating in grassroots football ”

Jamie Carragher, Liverpool FC

"I was delighted to see Malcolm Lee presented with the inaugural Bobby Moore Award for his amazing contribution to the game in his native Merseyside. The passion he’s shown for grassroots football over the last 20 years is truly inspiring. Bobby would have been so honoured to see The FA recognising someone like Malcolm in this way, and proud to have it done in his name.”

Stephanie Moore MBE, patron of the Bobby Moore Fund for Cancer Research UK

“There is no doubt that the dxtl campaign has helped the FA to boost the recruitment and retention figures of match officials around the UK. I hope that club and league officials will join us in this campaign to improve the image of the game. I can assure you that if you put in a call or email to Mal Lee you will be greeted with great enthusiasm . DONT X THE LINE is supported by past and current Premier League Referees Thank you for your support ”

Keith Hackett, Premier League Referee Ambassador, Don't X The Line Ambassador

"It is an honour and a pleasure to be asked to be an ambassador for the tireless work that Mal and his team put into increasing children’s enjoyment of, and participation in, the game. The values that Don’t X The Line promote and actively encourage are ones that can help to increase participation from children of all levels of ability. With the encouragement of greater respect shown during play and from the side-lines children may be able to focus on their own reasons for participating in play." ”

Dr Esther Burkitt, CPsychol, CSci, FHEA Reader in Developmental Psychology

“Improving the standards of touchline behaviour at grassroots level can only encourage more children and young Referee's to get involved and participate in the game we all love. We at the PGMOL are pleased to support the campaign, as their effort and commitment will only reward the future of our game and achieve positive results at every Level. ”

Mike Riley-General Manager PGMOL

“I will continue my support as Ambassador for DXTL as it is something I am very passionate about. We need DXTL in Junior Leagues to carry on the amazing work of Respect and Fair play on the touchline and on the pitch" - Jamie Carragher ”

Mike Riley-General Manager PGMOL