Ref Watch ...... Bristol Rovers

[Mick]

This Saturday's rather important game brings Gavin Ward from Oxted to Roots Hall for his fourth visit. This is his second season as a League referee.

His three previous games were the JPT defeat on pens by Dagenham, the 2-1 win against Hartlepool (who had Sam Collins sent off in that match) and this season's 2-1 home win against Swindon. 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 probably be disappointed with the appointments he is receiving this season compared to many lesser referees. He has age on his side (30, although he looks younger) and could well go all the way to the top if his face fits.

His 19 matches this season have seen an average-ish 47 yellows and 2 reds.

Simon Long from Stowmarket and Wade Norcott from Harlow will be assisting. Keith Yeo from Aveley will carry out 4th official duties.

 

[manor15]

anyone remember how he performed at home to swindon or any other games

 

[OldBlueLady]

This is the guy who looks like he should be in school still, right?

 

[Mick]

anyone remember how he performed at home to swindon or any other games

Probably not, which is a good sign.

 

[OldBlueLady]

anyone remember how he performed at home to swindon or any other games

If it's the one I'm thinking of, I remember more from the JPT game, he was good, but inclined to be a little fussy though nothing as bad as the **** who was here last weekend! Pretty decisive with his whistle and keen to stamp his authority.

 

[BLUEBLOOD]

Wade Norcott from Harlow

He's not an Orient fan is he ;)

 

[Mick]

If it's the one I'm thinking of, I remember more from the JPT game, he was good, but inclined to be a little fussy though nothing as bad as the **** who was here last weekend! Pretty decisive with his whistle and keen to stamp his authority.

Talking of poor refs, Tuesday night's appointment was to be Keith Hill, but he hasn't done a match since he went off half way through a 3rd round Cup tie and he has already pulled out of his planned comeback match at Donny on Friday night.

 

[BLUEBLOOD]

Talking of poor refs, Tuesday night's appointment was to be Keith Hill, but he hasn't done a match since he went off half way through a 3rd round Cup tie and he has already pulled out of his planned comeback match at Donny on Friday night.

Leave Keith Hill alone, he's armless :tumbleweed: