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He did Shrewsbury v Bristol Rovers on New Years Day. He was certainly better than both teams but that wouldnt have been very hard

Known secret..

Referees from level 5 and below do not have to conform/assist the FA on these cup matches so you will find that all appoints that required level 5/6/7/etc, you will find lots of changes.  Some don't want the hassle, some don't even know they have an account to MOAS, some can't be bothered to conform to the protocol of being at the ground an hour before kick-off, some look at the other officials and decided that they can't get on with them, etc.

So from First Round Qualifying onward, you will find less change to original appointments due to their level of officiating.

Just because you are a registered official doesn't mean you have a MOAS account.

There will always be the issue of The FA not having any idea about travel, particularly in the South East. Mate of mine got appointed to FA Youth Cup tie, we questioned distance  with The FA and they said "it's only 30 miles", his reply was " If you are a good swimmer 🤣🤣' ".It was 30 miles as crow flies but 180 miles round trip by road. Don't think Club would have appreciated £70+ mileage claim for 1st qualifying round fixture

Except we aren't safe yet. Still need another three points at least

Craig Hicks was excellent at Grimsby today. Fully played his part in an excellent afternoon's entertainment. Also showed empathy and understanding to Grimsby celebrations after the first goal. Didn't fall for any injury play acting

Carshalton v Lancing is Tuesday night not Monday. It has now been corrected on The FA website

Thought Harry Jones had an excellent game at Nuneaton Borough today. Great spot for penalty first half and I thought good decision late on not to give penalty for handball to Nuneaton. Other incidents during the game I thought he handled very well.

Charge raised. 5th time this season The FA have decided a Shrewsbury game has finished with incorrect number of players. 3 overturned red cards and 2 opponents charged after the game for elbowing players. This one I could understand as very off the ball.

Any Port Vale game tends to be nasty.