Former assistant referee Dan Robathan, who ran the line at the 2025 FA Cup final between Crystal Palace and Manchester City, has discussed his mental health experiences. Robathan spoke to BBC Newsbeat about losing his career after doctors found benign tumours in his spine. He expressed a desire to use these experiences to help others.
Former Assistant Referee Robathan Aims to Help Others with Mental Health Experiences
UKPulse Health DeskFormer assistant referee Dan Robathan, who officiated the 2025 FA Cup final, has spoken about his mental health experiences after losing his career due to benign spinal tumours.
- Dan Robathan was an assistant referee at the 2025 FA Cup final between Crystal Palace and Manchester City.
- He lost his career after doctors discovered benign tumours in his spine.
- Robathan intends to use his mental health experiences to help others.