Appointed to Select Group Referees list in 2001, Chris officiated his first game in the top flight at the Reebok Stadium as Bolton took on Charlton Athletic that year.

Noted as one of the best officials in the game, he was given the honour of taking charge of the first competitive match at the new Wembley Stadium; the 2007 FA Trophy Final between Stevenage Borough and Kidderminster Harriers.

Other highlights in his career included being named as the fourth official for the 2008 FA Cup Final between Cardiff City and Portsmouth.

He last took charge of a game involving the Potters in April this year, as he oversaw the 1-1 draw with Newcastle United at the Britannia stadium, where he issued 6 yellow cards.

His last game featuring Birimingham City came in May 2008 where the Blues slipped to a 2-0 home defeat against Fulham.

Chris started the 2009/10 campaign by overseeing Chelsea's Charity Shield success at Wembley, before refereeing Tottenham's 5-1 thrashing of Hull City at the KC Stadium on Wednesday.

Q and A session with Chris Foy:

How did you get introduced into refereeing?

"Got into refereeing after a poor performance from a Referee who was officiating one of our matches."

What has been the highlight of your career so far?

"Being promoted to the Premier League list in 2000, being one of the 24 professional Referees in the country."

What is the best game you have officiated and why?

"The best game was the FA Trophy at the new Wembley - the first competitive match held on that ground."

What are your aims as a Select Group Referee?

"To stay healthy and referee as many games as possible throughout the remainder of my career, with more appearances at Wembley."

What skills do you think you need to become a professional Referee?

"A good positive attitude, a willingness to listen and learn and a few years refereeing the big games on the Football League."

Who has been the biggest influence in your career and why?

"My dad he accompanied me in the early years and still rings me before and after matches. Also Dave Allison who has just been appointed as Referee Manager for the Football League. He was my coach and did a great job."

Questions and answers kindly supplied by refworld.com, the official website of professional referees.