Ref Watch ...... Swindon

[Mick]

After last week's double misfortune to, firstly, lose a decent referee to injury and then get Kettle as a replacement, this Saturday brings Gavin Ward to Roots Hall for his third visit. This is his second season as a League referee.

His two previous games were the JPT defeat on pens by Dagenham and the 2-1 win against Hartlepool, who had Sam Collins sent off in that match. He was an absolutely first class linesman. Lined in numerous Premiership matches and some full internationals. He is looking to replicate that success in the middle and therefore will not be skimping on cards if necessary. He has age on his side (just a few days short of 30, although he looks younger) and could well go all the way to the top.

Gavin makes the short trip from Sittingbourne through the tunnel into Essex for the second week running, having reffed the Daggers game pretty well last Friday.

David Buck, also from Kent and Ian Crouch from London will be assisting with Dave Margetts on 4th official board duty.

 

[Ljubljana Branch]

Is it just me, or is this one of the best posts each week?

 

[Somerset Ex-TTB]

Is he the guy that looks about 12?

 

[OldBlueLady]

Is he the guy that looks about 12?

Remember thinking that in one of the cup games against Daggers trouble is can't remember which one! From memory the JTP last year was pretty well handled, so hopefully a decent one this week.

 

[GNH]

Is he the guy that looks about 12?

Yes he is.

Is more at home running the line in the Premiershite than taking charge in the middle, however anything must be better than Mr Trevor "The Cretin" Kettle

 

[McNasty]

anything must be better than Mr Trevor "The Cretin" Kettle

What even Mr Neil "Hairy Chest" West ?

 

[GNH]

What even Mr Neil "Hairy Chest" West ?

Fair Point.

I shall from now on refer to last weeks disgrace as Trevor "I hope you get scoulded by a hot" Kettle

 

[Firestorm]

Is he the guy that looks about 12?

 

[Shrimper2thecore]

Is it just me, or is this one of the best posts each week?

Its not just you, I really look forward to it

 

[Harold Bishop Killer]

Well lets hope he isnt trying to make a name for himself in the middle by being too card happy.

 

[sussex by the sea]

I saw him referee quite a few times in his non-league days and he was someone who stuck in my mind as being particularly good and would obviously progress up the ranks. So I am cautiously optimistic.

 

[Andy_S]

I don't remember him impressing me that much when I've seen him but we all know he'll be better than Kettle. That's a given.