The world’s first transgender ref made her debut at QPR’s training ground in London
The taxi driver took charge of hundreds of non-league games as Nick, but revealed how she felt trapped in a man's body
THE world’s first transgender ref said of her debut yesterday: “I’m not quite ready for the FA Cup Final — but it was great!”
Taxi driver Lucy Clark, 46, took charge of hundreds of non-league games as Nick but revealed at the weekend how she felt trapped in a man’s body.
Lucy, who has three kids, reffed QPR’s female youth team v Parkwood Ladies at the Championship side’s West London training ground. QPR’s Jess Painter said after her side’s 4-2 win: “The ref was great — one of the best we’ve ever had.”
With a pink whistle and a ponytail, the arm-tattooed official formerly known as Nick booked one woman for a scything tackle in the second half during the home side’s 4-2 win.
Lucy was watched by supportive wife Avril from the sidelines and Kellie Moloney, the former boxing promoter called Frank who became a woman.
Dressed all in black, Lucy showed no nerves officiating during the London and South East Women’s Football’s Premier League opening day clash.
Players had no idea they were being bossed by the world’s first transgender ref.
Lucy, of Banstead, Surrey, has been on hormones for three years and will undergo reassignment surgery next year.
Her wife Avril said they will renew their vows — this time both wearing dresses.
She added: “Our marriage will now only get stronger.”
The FA said it “fully supports anyone who wants to participate in their preferred gender”.
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