Lynch the Ref!!

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Kevin Lynch was born on May 25th, 1956, the youngest of a family of eight, in the tiny village of Park, eight miles outside Dungiven. His father, Paddy, (aged 66), and his mother, Bridie, (aged 65), whose maiden name is Cassidy, were both born in Park too, Paddy Lynch’s family being established there for at least three generations, but they moved to Dungiven twenty years ago, after the births of their children. He has been out for two weeks since he was released by (Conference North side) Stalybridge Celtic, but he is a fit lad who keeps himself in tip top shape. In May 2000, Kevin Lynch retired from refereeing Association Football after a career lasting 33 years. For the final 15 years he officiated at professional level, the last 8 of which was spent as a Football League Referee.

Lynch’s side face Rushall Olympic at the Arriva Stadium on Saturday, before finishing their campaign against champions Chester FC the following weekend. The manager insists, however, that he never stops looking for ways to improve his side, and says the club now has excellent competition for places. Former referee Kevin Lynch once extracted a congratulations from former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson after a verbal collision during a match. Kevin acted as assistant referee at the semi-finals of both the FA and Football League Cups, and amongst many appointments overseas as a FIFA Assistant Referee, the highlight was the 1992 UEFA Cup Final between Torino and Ajax. In 1999, Kevin was the Fourth Official at the Football League Centenary Challenge Match between Sunderland and Liverpool.

Former referee Kevin Lynch opens up about taking a pragmatic approach while tackling angry fans

I think a lot of fans can see what we are trying to build this season, with the young players and the way we are set up. Being under threat from the Football League after bowing to the crowd, and the conducting their singing, in a match between Leyton Orient and Brentford. In another assault by prison warders, Kevin’s cellmate, Liam McCloskey, suffered a burst ear-drum during a particularly bad beating, and is now permanently hard of hearing. DETERMINATION Rogan is likely to be joined by another new forward, former Farnborough hitman Saul Otobo, who should be signed in time to face Whitby at the weekend.

Another highlight of Kevin Lynch’s career as a domestic football speaker and ref was his appointment to referee the 2000 AutoWindscreen's Shield Final between Stoke City and Bristol City. Lynch is remembered for his impressive abilities to manage often tumultuous situations and has been involved in a number of high profile and notorious on the field controversies, including a 21-man brawl in a game between Norwich City and Crystal Palace! Kevin also broke the Football League record for most send-offs when he sent five players, four of which were from the same team, off in a single game!Obviously we can’t afford to look too far ahead, and Rushall is a massive game in its own right,” he said. “They’re a team that can cause sides problems, as we saw this weekend. They’re big, strong and organised. He has real quality, and a top professional attitude, which is what we want from him. That is what we signed him for, and is what we are signing Saul for, they have been there and seen it, and can provide great competition for places. Following a year on remand in Crumlin Road jail, Belfast, he was tried and sentenced to ten years in December 1977, immediately joining the blanket men in H3, and eventually finding himself sharing a cell with his Dungiven friend and comrade, Liam McCloskey, continuing to do so until he took part in the thirty-man four-day fast which coincided with the end of the original seven-man hunger strike last December. LONG KESH It was one of the worst performances we have managed all year. We just never turned up, and that was hard to take. I made my feelings known afterwards.” Former Chester City captain Carden is understood to have applied for the job though it is unclear if Sullivan or Prince are intending to follow suit.

In Fermanagh, Derrygonnelly beat holders Ederney 2-13 to 0-9 in a replay and make it through to the semi-finals. And if his performance on Saturday is anything to go by, then he will be a big influence in other areas as well. I’m pleased we have signed him.”There is a disappointment, because you look at the results elsewhere and a lot of them went our way,” he said. “But football is like that. You can’t worry about other teams. You’ll drive yourself mad like that. Carden, born in Liverpool, won the Conference title when at the Deva Stadium and enjoyed a career with a number of Football League and Conference sides. The 34-year-old was appointed assistant manager at Cambridge United in 2008 under manager Gary Brabin but combined the role with playing. We have a great chance,” he says. “We have Hednesford, then FC United of Manchester, then Kendal. They are three huge games, and they could shape our season. Glenties will play Letterkenny in the Donegal final after they defeated Kikcar 0-11 to 0-8 while Oisin McConville's Inniskeen are out in Monaghan after losing 2-16 to 1-10 to Scotstown, who now play Truagh in the final. The midfielder arrived at the Arriva Stadium last week from Blue Square North outfit Altrincham, and made his debut in Saturday’s 3-2 defeat at former club Vauxhall Motors in the FA Trophy.