Mick
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This is the "official" one. Beware pale imitations, especially when they come from bitter eastenders and contain large doses of sour grapes.
Friday’s match against Orient will be refereed by Grant Hegley. An experienced official, this will be his 11th competitive match at Roots Hall (won 7, drawn 1, lost 2 (the ones we lost were to York and Boston and look what happened to them; so win here at your peril Orient!)). He has still not yet refereed a Southend away League game although he officiated in the 2-0 LDV win at Northampton. His most recent League appearance was last season against Brighton, which went okay.
He is a regular official for home friendlies, the most recent of which was his handling of the Fulham game this season.
He has a somewhat laissez faire style to his refereeing, resulting in far less than average cards. He has only sent off one player in 33 months. A third of his last 30 matches have been cardless and this season his 5 matches have produced 6 yellows ... oh, and no away wins.
He hit the headlines two seasons ago when he was suspended for too lenient refereeing. Shortly after that he showed ten yellow cards in a game twice. I’m sure the assessors must have been much happier with that. Has long since reverted back to his original style.
Despite this approach he seems to be back in favour with those in power as half his appointments this season have been Championship level.
He is a far better official than Mr Stokes would have you believe.
Assisted by Richard Beevor and Mike Blackledge with Eamonn Smith on the numbers board.
Friday’s match against Orient will be refereed by Grant Hegley. An experienced official, this will be his 11th competitive match at Roots Hall (won 7, drawn 1, lost 2 (the ones we lost were to York and Boston and look what happened to them; so win here at your peril Orient!)). He has still not yet refereed a Southend away League game although he officiated in the 2-0 LDV win at Northampton. His most recent League appearance was last season against Brighton, which went okay.
He is a regular official for home friendlies, the most recent of which was his handling of the Fulham game this season.
He has a somewhat laissez faire style to his refereeing, resulting in far less than average cards. He has only sent off one player in 33 months. A third of his last 30 matches have been cardless and this season his 5 matches have produced 6 yellows ... oh, and no away wins.
He hit the headlines two seasons ago when he was suspended for too lenient refereeing. Shortly after that he showed ten yellow cards in a game twice. I’m sure the assessors must have been much happier with that. Has long since reverted back to his original style.
Despite this approach he seems to be back in favour with those in power as half his appointments this season have been Championship level.
He is a far better official than Mr Stokes would have you believe.
Assisted by Richard Beevor and Mike Blackledge with Eamonn Smith on the numbers board.
