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Re: Sat 21st - Mon 23rd Feb 2026
By: TheThingFromLewes Date: February 16, 2026, 10:20 am
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[quote author=dave26 link=topic=7724.msg101593#msg101593
date=1771258435]
Kavanagh and Greenhalgh nowhere to be seen , wonder if that’s a
reflection of the weekend just gone
[/quote]
I think a weekend out of the limelight is perfectly reasonable,
and perhaps what is needed to get some confidence back.
If I were in his position, that’s what I would be begging for.
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Re: Sat 21st - Mon 23rd Feb 2026
By: Failed Ref Date: February 16, 2026, 12:24 pm
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Dale Johnson in his role as football issues correspondent for
the BBC states that Referee Chris Kavanagh and his assistant
Nick Greenhalgh have not been selected for a Premier League game
this weekend. He doesn't say why but of course refers to the
errors in the Aston Villa match adding one I missed, the
potential offside of Burn for the Newcastle equaliser. Johnson
then goes on to say that Professional Game Match Officials
(PGMO) bases its selections on factors including post-match
performance assessments conducted by an independent Key Match
Incidents panel, ensuring accountability for officials. There is
in my opinion an implication there. He does go on to say,
"However, despite the criticism Kavanagh is highly regarded and
in December was promoted to Uefa's elite list of referees to
join Michael Oliver and Anthony Taylor." Absolutely right and he
has had a long period of excellent performances.
It is time to move on, wish Kavanagh all the best of luck and
hope everyone appointed this coming weekend has a good game and
a bit of luck. Some interesting appointments.
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Re: Sat 21st - Mon 23rd Feb 2026
By: ajb95 Date: February 16, 2026, 12:28 pm
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With the amount of games especially with a lot of teams close in
the middle could Kirk have had that instead of wolves again?
Bankes with Arsenal again so soon?
Salisbury injured?
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Re: Sat 21st - Mon 23rd Feb 2026
By: TC021002 Date: February 16, 2026, 1:52 pm
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Good to see Smith back in the PL. Not that surprising to see
Kirk also especially with Hooper, Harrington and Salisbury
injured and Kavanagh out of the running to have a game this
weekend.
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Re: Sat 21st - Mon 23rd Feb 2026
By: Claretman Date: February 16, 2026, 4:50 pm
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Not surprised to see Oliver at Villa Park
Kitchen with a chance to view another team in claret n blue, so
he will feel at home on the boards.
Good to see the likes of Bankes on the NLD
Nice to see more chances for Kirk and L Smith, although
surprised the latter isnt at Sunderland.
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Re: Sat 21st - Mon 23rd Feb 2026
By: Matt1234 Date: February 16, 2026, 6:37 pm
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Richard West has done the final previously, however I agree I
think Gillett and Meredith are nailed on for the final
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Re: Sat 21st - Mon 23rd Feb 2026
By: Hendo Date: February 17, 2026, 1:03 am
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Hoping to see Josh Smith with a PL game soon. Rate him highly
and feel he is the better of the 2 Smiths
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Re: Sat 21st - Mon 23rd Feb 2026
By: Pm2 Date: February 17, 2026, 9:06 am
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Hopefully brooks isn’t injured aswell….
Looks like kav is a replacement for him on Thursday night in
conference league and no onfield appointment at weekend
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Re: Sat 21st - Mon 23rd Feb 2026
By: Adam Date: February 17, 2026, 11:30 am
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[quote author=Pm2 link=topic=7724.msg101654#msg101654
date=1771340799]
Hopefully brooks isn’t injured aswell….
Looks like kav is a replacement for him on Thursday night in
conference league and no onfield appointment at weekend
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Looks the case, Kirk could be a replacement on Sunday
considering its the exact same team on field. Like how Smith is
for Hooper on Saturday.
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Re: Sat 21st - Mon 23rd Feb 2026
By: ocj1998 Date: February 17, 2026, 3:32 pm
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[quote author=Failed Ref link=topic=7724.msg101617#msg101617
date=1771266241]
Dale Johnson in his role as football issues correspondent for
the BBC states that Referee Chris Kavanagh and his assistant
Nick Greenhalgh have not been selected for a Premier League game
this weekend. He doesn't say why but of course refers to the
errors in the Aston Villa match adding one I missed, the
potential offside of Burn for the Newcastle equaliser. Johnson
then goes on to say that Professional Game Match Officials
(PGMO) bases its selections on factors including post-match
performance assessments conducted by an independent Key Match
Incidents panel, ensuring accountability for officials. There is
in my opinion an implication there. He does go on to say,
"However, despite the criticism Kavanagh is highly regarded and
in December was promoted to Uefa's elite list of referees to
join Michael Oliver and Anthony Taylor." Absolutely right and he
has had a long period of excellent performances.
It is time to move on, wish Kavanagh all the best of luck and
hope everyone appointed this coming weekend has a good game and
a bit of luck. Some interesting appointments.
[/quote]
Dale does some fantastic work at bridging the gap between the
refereeing world and the chaos of the media. Big fan of his.
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