Referee Phil Dowd facing career-saving fitness test Dowd, who was in chage of the recent FA Cup final match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium, has plyed his trade in the top flight of English football for the past 12 seasons following three years of refereeing in the Football League. However, the Stoke-on-Trent based official must now regain his fitness if his is to continue working in the Premier League, the Daily Mail reported on Wednesday. In the past season Dowd managed 38 games in all competitions, the fourth highest of any of the elite referees. Bizarrely officials have to take their fitness test during May at the end of a long campaign. Dowd, now , will go on holiday with his future in doubt though will be hoping he manages to pass further tests upon his return.