A couple of really good appointments for John Busby here, especially his Tuesday night one. Here’s hoping his recent injury is fully recovered - possibly a contender for SG2??
Quite surprised to see David Rock with our trip to Portsmouth on Tuesday night live in front of the Sky cameras - not an official I’ve seen before so here’s hoping it is successful for him!
And congratulations to Simon Mather - an EFL debut at Harrogate. It’s been a few seasons IIRC since FL trial games were used so this could be a sign of their return or just under current circumstances with less opportunities in the NL. Either way, good luck to him. Here’s hoping it goes well!
I saw David Rock at Crewe v Cambridge last season in L2, one of his earliest games on the FL. A slightly older looking chap than some newbies, I was not impressed. The Crewe red card was contentious after 20 mins, but the penalty award which ultimately gave Cambridge a 2-3 win was one of the worst I've ever seen, Ng clearly playing the ball and not touching the opponent. I imagine David has improved since then.
He had a good game at Lincoln last night was an easy game though
Having seen a fair bit of both teams over the last couple of years, they are not two that I'd have picked for an "easy game". Perhaps he made it easy.
I'd seen David Rock many times in his non-league career and he was, for me, an outstanding official if the two teams wanted to play football. If he had a problem it was with "difficult" teams.
I saw David Rock referee last night at Portsmouth v Sunderland Both appeals Not Penaltys. Strange thing is Portsmouth Manager,Kenny Jackett blamed the Decisions on the Referee, and not his teams Terrible performance. He knows he will be going soon so The alternative is to blame the Officials as Usual.Man Up and play the game. Strange thing is they don't moan when the decision is given to them!
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