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       The Emirates FA Cup - Final (SAT 15th MAY 2021)
   DIR By: DER
       Date: April 20, 2021, 8:02 am
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       Chelsea vs Leicester City
       Referee: Michael Oliver
       Assistant Referees: Stuart Burt and Simon Bennett
       Fourth Official: Paul Tierney Stuart Attwell
       Reserve Assistant Referee: Dan Cook
       VAR: Chris Kavanagh
       AVAR: Sian Massey-Ellis
  HTML https://www.thefa.com/news/2021/apr/20/michael-oliver-to-referee-emirates-fa-cup-final-20210420
       Oliver previously officiated the FA Cup Final in 2018.
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       Re: The Emirates FA Cup - Final (SAT 15th MAY 2021)
   DIR By: ajb95
       Date: April 20, 2021, 8:08 am
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       Hardly surprising and probably makes sense with Taylor getting a
       second last year.
       Definitely be Pawson next year 😁
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       Re: The Emirates FA Cup - Final (SAT 15th MAY 2021)
   DIR By: Hendo
       Date: April 20, 2021, 5:00 pm
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       Excellent appointment. Look forward to seeing a Final
       masterclass after last years diabolical refereeing performance
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       Re: The Emirates FA Cup - Final (SAT 15th MAY 2021)
   DIR By: Whistleblower
       Date: April 21, 2021, 5:59 am
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       If it were to be a second timer then I support the appointment
       of Michael Oliver. However his, and Taylor's appointment last
       year, means that ultimately two senior referees who might have
       been awarded the FA Cup Final are going to miss out. Not a happy
       state of affairs. I wonder if any of the SG1, not already having
       the honour, were canvassed about whether they wished to be
       considered for appointment this year or wait until their was a
       capacity crowd at Wembley once more.
       I also wonder, precedent now having been set and followed,
       whether this marks the end of the ' once only rule' for the FA
       Cup Final and they turn to the Scottish model where I believe a
       different criterion is employed about repeat appointments to
       Finals.
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       Re: The Emirates FA Cup - Final (SAT 15th MAY 2021)
   DIR By: Claretman
       Date: April 21, 2021, 6:13 am
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       Congratulations to all, well deserved, hope you all have a good
       day.
       Without a capacity crowd, it seems right to follow with last
       years example, however agree that unfortunately some senior
       officials may miss out on a final because of this.
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       Re: The Emirates FA Cup - Final (SAT 15th MAY 2021)
   DIR By: GameDay2021
       Date: April 21, 2021, 3:59 pm
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       Pawson won't be happy
       I'm starting to worry for him now he hasn't got either of the
       finals. Kavanagh and Tierney look to be his threats for next
       year
       Oliver the best option though for a 2nd timer
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       Re: The Emirates FA Cup - Final (SAT 15th MAY 2021)
   DIR By: TheThingFromLewes
       Date: April 21, 2021, 4:34 pm
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       --- Quote from: GameDay2021 link ---
       >
       > Pawson won't be happy
       >
       > I'm starting to worry for him now he hasn't got either of the
       finals. Kavanagh and Tierney look to be his threats for next
       year
       >
       > Oliver the best option though for a 2nd timer
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       Lord Elleray made the decision....
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       Re: The Emirates FA Cup - Final (SAT 15th MAY 2021)
   DIR By: scottie
       Date: May 2, 2021, 4:38 pm
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       Just wonder if they will change the policy’ from referees only
       officiating one FA Cup Final from now? I’m not sure if there is
       a merit table/ranking system but, maybe, the cup final should be
       awarded on merit rather than the next on list who hasn’t had it
       a cup final?
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       Re: The Emirates FA Cup - Final (SAT 15th MAY 2021)
   DIR By: Readingfan
       Date: May 5, 2021, 4:14 am
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       Pawson has already had League Cup final. It makes sense to delay
       him getting the FA Cup final for a year or two until full crowds
       are back.
       Oliver a fair appointment given Taylor had it again last year.
       Presumably Paul Tierney's 4th officila appointment is in some
       doubt due to his injury. Has Attwell been FO yet?
       I guess Pawson, Kavanagh, Tierney and Attwell will all get the
       cup fial soon barring unexpected events, quite possibly over the
       next four years, and would probably rather wait. Most of the
       other SG1 officials are too young/inexperienced and have time on
       their side if they've not had it so far. The only real more
       experienced candidates would be Scott or Mason I think but don't
       think either are deserving of it this season really. Giving it
       to Lee Mason when he's not had a PL game for two and a half
       months would devalue it just as much as giving it to someone
       twice I think.
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       Re: The Emirates FA Cup - Final (SAT 15th MAY 2021)
   DIR By: Irishref1985
       Date: May 6, 2021, 5:20 pm
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       I wonder could Tierney and Kavanagh potentially swap roles if
       Tierney's calf is as bad as feared..
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