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Re: Worst performance ever
DIR By: Hendo
Date: January 17, 2026, 11:45 am
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--- Quote from: Lionator27 link ---
>
> Barry Knight - Ipswich v Bolton play off semi final second
leg. An otherwise fine referee had about 5 head losses in a
single half. That’s the one that sticks out and I have no
connection to either team.
>
--- End Quote ---
Novelty time. Never seen the words “Barry Knight” and “fine
referee” in the same sentence before.
#Post#: 100228--------------------------------------------------
Re: Worst performance ever
DIR By: Mr Castilli
Date: January 17, 2026, 1:11 pm
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Barry Knight from Orpington (Kent) was a strong referee, who
made it to the premier league, he did use to make me laugh in
the early 2000’s because he was so unpredictable. Met him
numerous times and did a line for him too. Just AI him and this
is what they said
His refereeing style was often described by commentators and
some managers as strict and card-heavy. Certain high-profile
matches drew criticism from teams and pundits alike due to the
number of bookings.
Premier League stats - 74 games 255 yellows 19 Reds
Roger Funindez as a terrible referee, same as Bill Baker, one
that I really rated but never made it to the PL was Tony Leake
from Darwin…. but I did like Terry Heilbron, the only non
premier league referee to ever referee the League Cup Final -
Tottenham v Leicester.
#Post#: 100236--------------------------------------------------
Re: Worst performance ever
DIR By: doowe
Date: January 17, 2026, 1:58 pm
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--- Quote from: Mr Castilli link ---
>
> Barry Knight from Orpington (Kent) was a strong referee, who
made it to the premier league, he did use to make me laugh in
the early 2000’s because he was so unpredictable. Met him
numerous times and did a line for him too. Just AI him and this
is what they said
>
> His refereeing style was often described by commentators and
some managers as strict and card-heavy. Certain high-profile
matches drew criticism from teams and pundits alike due to the
number of bookings.
>
> Premier League stats - 74 games 255 yellows 19 Reds
>
> Roger Funindez as a terrible referee, same as Bill Baker, one
that I really rated but never made it to the PL was Tony Leake
from Darwin…. but I did like Terry Heilbron, the only non
premier league referee to ever referee the League Cup Final -
Tottenham v Leicester.
>
--- End Quote ---
Tony Leake was indeed a very fine referee, who would have been
more deserving of Premier League status than some of the current
crop. However he certainly wouldn’t have had to travel from
Darwin rather than the much shorter journeys from Darwen
😀
#Post#: 100237--------------------------------------------------
Re: Worst performance ever
DIR By: Ashington46
Date: January 17, 2026, 2:14 pm
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--- Quote from: Mr Castilli link ---
>
> Barry Knight from Orpington (Kent) was a strong referee, who
made it to the premier league, he did use to make me laugh in
the early 2000’s because he was so unpredictable. Met him
numerous times and did a line for him too. Just AI him and this
is what they said
>
> His refereeing style was often described by commentators and
some managers as strict and card-heavy. Certain high-profile
matches drew criticism from teams and pundits alike due to the
number of bookings.
>
> Premier League stats - 74 games 255 yellows 19 Reds
>
> Roger Funindez as a terrible referee, same as Bill Baker, one
that I really rated but never made it to the PL was Tony Leake
from Darwin…. but I did like Terry Heilbron, the only non
premier league referee to ever referee the League Cup Final -
Tottenham v Leicester.
>
--- End Quote ---
It could be a typo or it could be not knowing the place,
however, Tony Leake was from Darwen which is near Blackburn in
Lancashire and not Darwin which is a long, long way away.
#Post#: 100240--------------------------------------------------
Re: Worst performance ever
DIR By: Acme Thunderer
Date: January 17, 2026, 2:23 pm
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--- Quote from: Ashington46 link ---
>
> [quote author=Mr Castilli link=topic=7617.msg100228#msg100228
date=1768677106]
> Barry Knight from Orpington (Kent) was a strong referee, who
made it to the premier league, he did use to make me laugh in
the early 2000’s because he was so unpredictable. Met him
numerous times and did a line for him too. Just AI him and this
is what they said
>
> His refereeing style was often described by commentators and
some managers as strict and card-heavy. Certain high-profile
matches drew criticism from teams and pundits alike due to the
number of bookings.
>
> Premier League stats - 74 games 255 yellows 19 Reds
>
> Roger Funindez as a terrible referee, same as Bill Baker, one
that I really rated but never made it to the PL was Tony Leake
from Darwin…. but I did like Terry Heilbron, the only non
premier league referee to ever referee the League Cup Final -
Tottenham v Leicester.
>
--- End Quote ---
It could be a typo or it could be not knowing the place,
however, Tony Leake was from Darwen which is near Blackburn in
Lancashire and not Darwin which is a long, long way away.
[/quote]
I'm not sure who 'Bill Baker' is or was. If you're referring to
Ken W Baker of Rugby (lately Revd Ken Baker), I thought he was a
good solid referee who never made it to the top table but gave
good service on the FL over 15 years.
#Post#: 100243--------------------------------------------------
Re: Worst performance ever
DIR By: RCG
Date: January 17, 2026, 3:12 pm
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Bill Burns (Scarborough)?
#Post#: 100252--------------------------------------------------
Re: Worst performance ever
DIR By: flipmode
Date: January 17, 2026, 3:53 pm
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--- Quote from: Ashington46 link ---
>
> [quote author=Mr Castilli link=topic=7617.msg100228#msg100228
date=1768677106]
> Barry Knight from Orpington (Kent) was a strong referee, who
made it to the premier league, he did use to make me laugh in
the early 2000’s because he was so unpredictable. Met him
numerous times and did a line for him too. Just AI him and this
is what they said
>
> His refereeing style was often described by commentators and
some managers as strict and card-heavy. Certain high-profile
matches drew criticism from teams and pundits alike due to the
number of bookings.
>
> Premier League stats - 74 games 255 yellows 19 Reds
>
> Roger Funindez as a terrible referee, same as Bill Baker, one
that I really rated but never made it to the PL was Tony Leake
from Darwin…. but I did like Terry Heilbron, the only non
premier league referee to ever referee the League Cup Final -
Tottenham v Leicester.
>
--- End Quote ---
It could be a typo or it could be not knowing the place,
however, Tony Leake was from Darwen which is near Blackburn in
Lancashire and not Darwin which is a long, long way away.
[/quote]
And in the Dec-Feb months, Darwin would easily be more than 40C
warmer than Darwen 😂
#Post#: 100253--------------------------------------------------
Re: Worst performance ever
DIR By: Whistleblower
Date: January 17, 2026, 4:00 pm
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--- Quote from: Acme Thunderer link ---
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> [quote author=Ashington46 link=topic=7617.msg100237#msg100237
date=1768680847]
> [quote author=Mr Castilli link=topic=7617.msg100228#msg100228
date=1768677106]
> Barry Knight from Orpington (Kent) was a strong referee, who
made it to the premier league, he did use to make me laugh in
the early 2000’s because he was so unpredictable. Met him
numerous times and did a line for him too. Just AI him and this
is what they said
>
> His refereeing style was often described by commentators and
some managers as strict and card-heavy. Certain high-profile
matches drew criticism from teams and pundits alike due to the
number of bookings.
>
> Premier League stats - 74 games 255 yellows 19 Reds
>
> Roger Funindez as a terrible referee, same as Bill Baker, one
that I really rated but never made it to the PL was Tony Leake
from Darwin…. but I did like Terry Heilbron, the only non
premier league referee to ever referee the League Cup Final -
Tottenham v Leicester.
>
--- End Quote ---
It could be a typo or it could be not knowing the place,
however, Tony Leake was from Darwen which is near Blackburn in
Lancashire and not Darwin which is a long, long way away.
[/quote]
I'm not sure who 'Bill Baker' is or was. If you're referring to
Ken W Baker of Rugby (lately Revd Ken Baker), I thought he was a
good solid referee who never made it to the top table but gave
good service on the FL over 15 years.
[/quote]
Even later, the Revd Canon Ken Baker to give him his full title.
A no nonsense disciplinarian on the pitch, I have no idea what
he was like in the pulpit. Formerly a police officer of
reasonably senior rank I believe. I saw him referee a few times,
he was often at Ipswich, and he always seemed to enter the field
of play with what I can only describe as a swagger, just his
natural gait I suppose. He gave long service on the National
List without ever hitting the heights but was clearly a well
regarded official.
#Post#: 100263--------------------------------------------------
Re: Worst performance ever
DIR By: redman2014
Date: January 17, 2026, 4:58 pm
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The elephant in the room. Or Howard Webb and 'that' performance
in the FIFA WC Final 2010.
#Post#: 100265--------------------------------------------------
Re: Worst performance ever
DIR By: El Referee
Date: January 17, 2026, 5:19 pm
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I imagine this won’t be popular, but I’d add any Lee Mason or
Mike Jones game. They were woeful.
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