Ref Watch:- Ian Frickleton

By Chris Mac
August 9 2006

A new section on the Broomfield Stomp we are going to highlight the efforts of the referees taking control of our matches, Tuesday's ref is Ian Frickleton. I thought I would share a bit more of his profile just to make him seem more human.

Ref Watch
2006 - 2007

Ian Frickleton


Date of Birth:  2 September 1965

Height:  5' 10!

Weight:  83kg (on a good day)

Profession:  Sales Exectuve

First ever match:  Some under 12 match in Stirling in April 1987

First international match:  Scotland Wummin v. Australia

What does being a football referee mean to you?  It means that I’m definitely stupid and don’t have a life as well as not having a father!

Any pet hates in football?  Cheating, blocking, shirt pulling and spitting.

What Law of the Game would you change?  Law 12 – specifically simulation. I would make it an ordering off offence.

The most difficult Law to apply?  Law 12 again - judging whether a player is backing into an opponent or if his opponent is climbing over him.

And main weaknesses?  Sprinting

What's in your car CD player?  U2 – The Joshua Tree

Beer or wine?  Wine

Favourite film?  The Great Escape

Games: 12 Yellow Cards: 48 Red Cards: 4

We have not seen Ian Frickleton for four years he was in charge of a game against Brechin in the September of 2002. We lost that game 4 - 2 after having Mark McGoewn sent off. We also had Paul Armstrong and Sandy Stewart book.

Brchin also suffered in that match, having Charles King red carded and five other players booked.

 

Chris Mac

 

 

  

 

 

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