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Title: Checkatrade FL Trophy – Semi Finals (Tue 26th FEB & 5th MAR 2019)
Post by: aaa on Tue 19 Feb 2019 12:10
Tue 26th Feb 2019
Bury FC (First Team) v Portsmouth FC (First Team)
EFL Trophy    
Referee: Joyce, Ross
Assistant Referee: Grunnill, Wayne
Assistant Referee: Wade, Stephen
Fourth Official: Bramall, Thomas

Tue 5th Mar 2019
Bristol Rovers FC (First Team) v Sunderland AFC (First Team)
EFL Trophy    
Referee: Salisbury, Michael
Assistant Referee: Lee, Matthew
Assistant Referee: Wilding, Darren
Fourth Official: Swabey, Lee
Title: Re: Checkatrade FL Trophy – Semi Finals (Tue 26th FEB & 5th MAR 2019)
Post by: Whistleblower on Tue 19 Feb 2019 14:59
Obviously two of the highly rated non SG officials on an upward trajectory. Who gets the Final this year? Usually a long serving toiler. I guess Carl Boyeson must be in with a shout.
Title: Re: Checkatrade FL Trophy – Semi Finals (Tue 26th FEB & 5th MAR 2019)
Post by: Mackem ref on Tue 19 Feb 2019 15:46
Can’t say I’m too surprised to see Joyce and Salisbury Jnr get the semi finals but congratulations to both. Reward for a decent season.

As for the final, Boyeson perhaps or what about Drysdale? He’s been on the list for a number of years and always seems a safe pair of hands.
Title: Re: Checkatrade FL Trophy – Semi Finals (Tue 26th FEB & 5th MAR 2019)
Post by: Whistleblower on Tue 19 Feb 2019 16:39
Drysdale is a good shout. I believe he has been on the List for a long time, Upton confirms since 2004, and if he hasn't already had the honour must be in with a good chance. According to Upton Boyeseon joined the List in 2002 which I think must make him the longest serving referee inheriting that accolade from Mike Jones.
Title: Re: Checkatrade FL Trophy – Semi Finals (Tue 26th FEB & 5th MAR 2019)
Post by: Whistleblower on Tue 19 Feb 2019 16:44
Ilderton is another 2002 entry and so must also be reckoned to be in the frame as also must be Stroud.
Title: Re: Checkatrade FL Trophy – Semi Finals (Tue 26th FEB & 5th MAR 2019)
Post by: Mackem ref on Tue 19 Feb 2019 16:46
I had miscounted Ilderton purely on the hope that Sunderland would be in the final haha!!
Title: Re: Checkatrade FL Trophy – Semi Finals (Tue 26th FEB & 5th MAR 2019)
Post by: Welshexref on Wed 20 Feb 2019 14:48
Has Mr Kettle had the final?  ;D
Title: Re: Checkatrade FL Trophy – Semi Finals (Tue 26th FEB & 5th MAR 2019)
Post by: JohnCoyle on Fri 22 Feb 2019 15:19
Of current referees Gavin Ward, Chris Sarginson, Andy Woolmer and Graham Salisbury have done the final. Messrs Ilderton and Boyeson have both been fourth official, as has Dean Whitestone.

Based on last year's appointment it might go to someone who is slated to go up to SG2 next season, so maybe someone like Ross Joyce or Ben Toner.
Title: Re: Checkatrade FL Trophy – Semi Finals (Tue 26th FEB & 5th MAR 2019)
Post by: MichaelRef on Mon 25 Feb 2019 20:29
Toner I expect for the Final or perhaps Whitestone?
Title: Re: Checkatrade FL Trophy – Semi Finals (Tue 26th FEB & 5th MAR 2019)
Post by: TVOS on Mon 25 Feb 2019 20:42
Of current referees Gavin Ward, Chris Sarginson, Andy Woolmer and Graham Salisbury have done the final. Messrs Ilderton and Boyeson have both been fourth official, as has Dean Whitestone.

Based on last year's appointment it might go to someone who is slated to go up to SG2 next season, so maybe someone like Ross Joyce or Ben Toner.

Ross Joyce has the bury v Portsmouth semi-final tomorrow, so he won't get the final.

Toner would be unlikely if bury get there.

Although Gavin Ward was somehow promoted to SG2, he got the final after many years toiling around Leagues 1/2.
Title: Re: Checkatrade FL Trophy – Semi Finals (Tue 26th FEB & 5th MAR 2019)
Post by: JohnCoyle on Tue 26 Feb 2019 11:58
Toner I expect for the Final or perhaps Whitestone?

Considering Whitestone is head and shoulders above most of the NG that would be a good appointment.
Title: Re: Checkatrade FL Trophy – Semi Finals (Tue 26th FEB & 5th MAR 2019)
Post by: Whistleblower on Tue 26 Feb 2019 13:23
I heartily agree with that sentiment JohnCoyle
Title: Re: Checkatrade FL Trophy – Semi Finals (Tue 26th FEB & 5th MAR 2019)
Post by: MichaelRef on Tue 26 Feb 2019 17:01
Toner I expect for the Final or perhaps Whitestone?

Considering Whitestone is head and shoulders above most of the NG that would be a good appointment.
Classy Official is Whitestone - calm, composed and incredibly fit. Why he hasn't been promoted to SG2 yet is beyond me? However, his occupation maybe the reason for this, is anyone able to shed any light.
Title: Re: Checkatrade FL Trophy – Semi Finals (Tue 26th FEB & 5th MAR 2019)
Post by: Acme Thunderer on Tue 26 Feb 2019 17:12
Drysdale is a good shout. I believe he has been on the List for a long time, Upton confirms since 2004, and if he hasn't already had the honour must be in with a good chance. According to Upton Boyeseon joined the List in 2002 which I think must make him the longest serving referee inheriting that accolade from Mike Jones.

If we are talking about PL refs (Mike Jones) as well as NL refs, then Mike Dean (1997) must be the longest serving of the top flight refs. However I am not suggesting for a moment that the authorities will appoint him to oversee Bury v Bristol Rovers in the Final, will they?!   ;D
Title: Re: Checkatrade FL Trophy – Semi Finals (Tue 26th FEB & 5th MAR 2019)
Post by: TheThingFromLewes on Tue 26 Feb 2019 17:53
Drysdale is a good shout. I believe he has been on the List for a long time, Upton confirms since 2004, and if he hasn't already had the honour must be in with a good chance. According to Upton Boyeseon joined the List in 2002 which I think must make him the longest serving referee inheriting that accolade from Mike Jones.

If we are talking about PL refs (Mike Jones) as well as NL refs, then Mike Dean (1997) must be the longest serving of the top flight refs. However I am not suggesting for a moment that the authorities will appoint him to oversee Bury v Bristol Rovers in the Final, will they?!   ;D

Kettle a contender?
Title: Re: Checkatrade FL Trophy – Semi Finals (Tue 26th FEB & 5th MAR 2019)
Post by: bmb on Sat 02 Mar 2019 10:47
Toner I expect for the Final or perhaps Whitestone?

Considering Whitestone is head and shoulders above most of the NG that would be a good appointment.
Classy Official is Whitestone - calm, composed and incredibly fit. Why he hasn't been promoted to SG2 yet is beyond me? However, his occupation maybe the reason for this, is anyone able to shed any light.

He has a specialist position in the Met, not the sort of role that comes up often & the general assumption is that he has chosen to remain in it as opposed to climb the referee ladder further.
Title: Re: Checkatrade FL Trophy – Semi Finals (Tue 26th FEB & 5th MAR 2019)
Post by: Levref on Mon 04 Mar 2019 19:44
Absolutely spot on. Bit like Paul Taylor all those years ago, Dean has decided to stick to his job rather than take a risk at SG2. Though from someone who came from that background I wonder why he doesn't have a go, certainly good enough!!
Title: Re: Checkatrade FL Trophy – Semi Finals (Tue 26th FEB & 5th MAR 2019)
Post by: bmb on Wed 06 Mar 2019 10:40
Absolutely spot on. Bit like Paul Taylor all those years ago, Dean has decided to stick to his job rather than take a risk at SG2. Though from someone who came from that background I wonder why he doesn't have a go, certainly good enough!!

I think he is possibly the one & only ref that everyone on this site actually agrees on, which is a minor miracle & says a lot about his refereeing.  I can understand his decision to concentrate primarily on his Met role though, my view is that he is probably as good a copper as he is a referee and brings a lot to the Met, whilst gaining a lot of satisfaction from it as well.
Title: Re: Checkatrade FL Trophy – Semi Finals (Tue 26th FEB & 5th MAR 2019)
Post by: Acme Thunderer on Wed 06 Mar 2019 15:11
So the dream Final - Portsmouth v Sunderland - and a fairly full house assured I would assume.