Robert Adam Madden (born 25 October 1978) is a Scottish former

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. Madden became a

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referee in 2010. He officiated in 2014 World Cup qualifiers, beginning with the match between

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. He left the FIFA list in 2022, as he moved from Scotland to England and officiated in

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games during the 2022–23 season. Madden retired in 2023, a year ahead of his planned retirement date.Bobby Madden addresses 'Rangers fan' claims after retiring from refereeing
Paul Thomson, Daily Record, 4 May 2023 After announcing his retirement Madden said that he "didn't enjoy it nglish footballas much as I thought I would've", and cited frustration at how a case where a club official had allegedly made anti-Scottish remarks to him had been handled.

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* * * * 1978 births Living people Scottish football referees Sportspeople from East Kilbride Scottish Professional Football League referees Scottish Football League referees Scottish Premier League referees English Football League referees {{Scotland-footy-bio-stub