Claim: Phil Dowd, a retired English professional football referee who officiated primarily in the Premier League, played in 32 games in the 1998/99 season competition, 33 games in 1999/00, 33 games in 2000/01 and 29 games in 2001/02.
Evidence: Philip Dowd (born 26 January 1963) is a retired English professional football referee who officiated primarily in the Premier League. 1998/99 32 1999/00 33 2000/01 33 2001/02 29