At Leeds vs Bournemouth yesterday but we'll not talk about the game but the officials. Tony Harrington in the middle, Michael Salisbury announced as FO supported by 2 ARs. Game starts and being the referee geek that I am, despite leaving the game 2 years ago, I note that Michael is junior AR and there is no FO. 8-10 minutes into the game, Rob Atkin turns up and starts warming up. On 11 minutes he takes over from Michael and we have a full team in place. This all happened without anyone knowing and its a testament to the professionalism of the whole team for dealing quickly and quietly with the situation.
Thought Tony had a brilliant game, absolutely spot on with several major decisions. Hope he enjoyed it as much as I did (at the final whistle). I know Rob did as I had an online chat with him afterwards.
Thought Tony had a brilliant game, absolutely spot on with several major decisions. Hope he enjoyed it as much as I did (at the final whistle). I know Rob did as I had an online chat with him afterwards.
deffo Michael. I've known Martin nearly 20 years and met Michael a few times on courses. I'm not sure he'd like being mistaken for Mr A. I saw Martin at the Barnsley Carabao Cup game but no others this season.