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Welcome to

The Acre Cars Stadium

Welcome all to our re-arranged fixture with Chertsey Town, originally

due to be played on October 5th but re-scheduled to tonight because

of our visitors’ continued cup successes. Chertsey were on FA Cup duty

on October 5th and also come to us as the current holders of the FA

Vase after a Wembley triumph last summer. Chertsey have also

started this season’s league campaign well, currently lying sixth, so this

promises to be a tough game.

Our recent mini-revival stalled on Saturday with a disappointing home

defeat against Ashford so the lads are keen to put things right and get

back to winning ways again. The additions of Sam Oyeniran up front

and Percy Kiangebeni in midfield have given us more of a goal threat.

Can we keep it tighter at the back also? Come on you Blues!

Pete Hough

Programme Editor

Club Details

Address:

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Hertingfordbury Park

West Street

Hertford SG13 8EZ

Tel: 01992 583716 founded 1908

Acting Chairman: Colin Hay Club Secretary: Marc Sinfield Manager: Ben Herd Press Officer: Peter Hough Programme Editor: As Press Officer Safety Officer: As Club Secretary

website: www.hertfordtownfc.com

Today’s Opponents

A Short History of Chertsey Town Football Club

Organised football was evident in Chertsey well over a century ago but

county affiliation did not take place immediately. The official founding of the club

took place in 1890 when matches were played in the West Surrey League. The

first success came in 1897 when the Surrey Junior Cup was secured. A one

year gap took place before football resumed in the same competition which

eventually became the East and West Surrey League. A further halt in football

took place during the Great War but soon after, in 1919, the club joined the

Surrey Intermediate League where it stayed, uneventfully, until 1939 and a

further break. An invitation to become founder members of the Surrey Senior

League was not taken up in 1923 but membership was later assumed, on

attaining senior status in 1946.

The club has played at various locations within the parish (Willow Walk,

Free Prae Road Staines Lane and Chilsey Green) before settling down at the

present home in 1929. The suffix ‘Town’ was added to its title some 21 years

later. The ground was donated by Sir Edward Stern as a football ground to the

‘premier club in the parish’. Next door, a similar trust provides facilities for

Chertsey Cricket Club. The main stand was constructed in the mid fifties; the

original clubhouse added in 1960 and the first covered enclosure was built some

three years later. Cover behind each goal was added in 1994 and 2010

respectively.

Although Chertsey gained membership of the Surrey Senior League

immediately after the second world war, it was not until the 1959/60 season that

success came with the league championship. This was repeated twice in the

next three years, a halcyon period when the League Cup was also won on three

occasions. Due to the static nature of amateur football in those days, the club

could not progress to the preferred Corinthian League so, in 1963, it was

controversially decided to turn professional and enter the Metropolitan League.

Although an entertaining three years were then enjoyed, the cost was too much

to bear and a return to the lower levels of the Greater London League for one

season occurred before a further shift to the Spartan League was made in 1967.

Indifferent results then dogged the club for almost two decades. This

situation was briefly relieved in 1974/75 when the club were league and league

cup runners up to an up an coming Farnborough Town. Meanwhile, the fabric

of the club was being built up behind the scenes and despite lack of prominence

on the park, movement was made via the London Spartan (1975/76) and

Athenian leagues through to the Isthmian family with a place in Division Two

South in 1984. Instant relegation to the Combined Counties League was

suffered but a rejuvenated side won promotion back to Isthmian ranks within

the year whilst winning the League Cup on the way.

The club was rewarded with good league positions but further promotion

denied at first. The worst season after returning to the Isthmians came when

the two Division Twos were split in 1991 and a place in the new Division Three

had to suffice. This position was quickly rectified with a runner’s up slot the next

season. The club also reached the quarter finals of the F.A. Vase, emulating a

similar performance in 1987/88. One year later, 102 points and a runner’s up

promotion place to Division One was nailed. The League Cup was also secured

together with the Carlsberg Trophy in the same campaign along with the League

Charity Shield and the Isthmian ‘Team of the Season’ trophy.

Only one campaign was required in Division One before further

promotion, to the Premier Division. The first season at that level was one of

consolidation but the second was more difficult. A late rally was experienced,

but was insufficient to avoid the drop to Division One. Two subsequent Division

One campaigns were comfortable but the third proved too difficult after a very

poor first half of the season.

Relatively respectable positions were attained for the next two seasons

and then a return to Division One, taking a place in the revised south section in

the Isthmian re-organisation. The side was not able to compete at this level and

relegation to Division Two was suffered in 2003. With the dissolution of the

division, the club was allocated to Combined Counties League in 2006.

Promotionally hopeful situations were created regularly over the five terms in

that competition. Finishing as runners up in 2011 was enough to secure

promotion to Division One Central of the Southern League. Unspectacular, but

safe, performances were achieved for two seasons but relegation was suffered

in 2014, and with it a return to the Combined Counties League where four

modest seasons prevailed.

A massive change occurred last season that resulted in the league

championship being secured with 13 points to spare. This led to promotion back

to the Isthmian ranks and a place in the South Central Division. However, more

memorable, was winning the FA Vase last May after turning over the score in

the final to beat Cray Valley 3-1. The combination of these two feats has made

the 2018/19 the most successful season ever for the club. Dave Anderson was

the team manager who masterminded this success but stood down at the end

of the campaign. Team captain Kevin Maclaren has since taken charge. The

chairman’s role is held jointly by Steve Powers and Mark Turner. The club, a

Charter Standard member, also has a comprehensive junior section of boys at

all ages.

Chertsey Town’s nickname, the ‘Curfews’ is derived from a locally

famous bell that hangs in the nearby St. Peters Church. The bell has rung out

the evening curfew, now ceremoniously of course, for over five hundred years.

Chertsey Town Pen Pictures

Jake Baxter (30) An experienced striker signed in September 2018 from Hartley

Wintney. Was also a prolific marksman at Tooting & Mitcham United.

Previously at Fulham acadamy and Cove.is the supporters’s choice of

Player of the Year.

Danny Bennell (36) Joined towards the end of the 2017/18 season. A centre back who

played in the FA Vase semi final with Hillingdon Borough. Has also been

with North Greenford United and Hanwell Town

Nick Bennett (21) Signed in the 2018 close season as a back up goalkeeper and has

consistely performed well when between the sticks. Came to Chertsey

Town from Ashford Town.

Andy Crossley (26) A wide attacker who rejoined for the start of last season after a short

spell at Westfield. Made his Chertsey Town first team debut in August 2010

as a 17 year old. Re-signed in November 2014 after playing at

Farnborough, Egham Town and Godalming Town. Has now made over 250

appearances for the club.

Tino Carpene (19) An August signing for the forward line. Was at Whyteleafe last season

but is a product of the AFC Wimbledon academy.

Leon Dadey (20) A midfield signing in August from Sutton United although he was on

loan to Whyteleafe last season.

Scott Day (31) Signed in the past close season for the defence. Although one year

was spent at Farnborough, the past seven seasons have been with

Whyteleafe

Lewis Driver (30) A striker who signed for the start of last season. Was previously with

Staines Town, joining them from Harrow Borough. Was also at Burnham

when they won promotion to the Southern League Premier Division in

2013.

Oliver Duffy (25) A defending midfield player who joined in the past close season. Was

previously at Hanwell Town, completing over 200 appearances.

Sam Flegg (31) A full back who signed at the start of last season but has only featured

from the January. Was previously with Tooting & Mitcham United but has

spent most of his career at Hendon. Previous to that, was with Thatcham

Town.

Lewis Gallifent (19) A goalkeeper who joined in March 2018 and was previously with

Hampton & Richmond Borough’s youth team. Firmly established in the

squad but not yet starting games on a regular basis.

Lubomir Guentchev (32) Bulgarian born striker who is based in England. Had recently played

for Yantra Trambesh in Bulgaria’s top flight and was an Under 23

international. Has played in Germany and, in England for Hendon and

Lowestoft Town. Joined in August 2017.

Fred Hill (21) A versatile player who will fit in to almost anywhere on the park, but

mainly at wing back. Signed from Redhill in December 2018. Was with

Corinthian Casuals in his younger days.

Lewis Jackson (26) A 2018 close season signing from Cobham. Plays centrally in the

midfield or more usually at full back.

Nick Jupp (30) A goalkeeper signed at the start of last season after what turned into

a tempoary retirement having played regularly for Harrow Borough. Has

also been with Shepsted Dynamo, Aldershot Town, Barnet and St Albans

City. Considered by the club’s committee as their player of the year.

Michael Kinsella (25) Vastly experienced centre back who joined from Bedfont Sports

February 2018. A PE teacher who has also played for CB Hounslow,

Harrow Borough and North Greenford United where he was team captain.

Casey Maclaren (32) A defender who signed in the past summer after a season with

Hampton & Richmond Borough. Was previously at Hendon where he made

over 300 first team appearances

Kevin Maclaren (30) Signed for The Curfews for the midfield in March 2018 from

Kingstonian but started that term at Tooting & Mtcham United. Has also

enjoyed extended stays with AFC Wimbledon and Hendon. Was last

season’s captain, but is now the club’s manager.

Sam Murphy (30) Played 184 times for Hendon from where he came in the 2018 close

season. Played previously at Edgware Town and Aldershot Town. Was part

of Cambridge United’s Academy for many years. Plays in the midfield.

Michael Peacock (31) A centre half who signed in July 2018 and was with championship

winning Beaconsfield Town last season. Has also played for Hendon,

Harrow Borough and Northwood. Is the current Players’ Player of the year.

Quincy Rowe (31) Powerful midfield attacker who joined in December 2018. Previous

club was Tooting & Mitcham United but was considering retirement. Has

also played many games with Staines Town, AFC Wimbledon and Harrow

Borough.

Bryan Taylor (23) A surprise signing for the forward line in August having played all his

football career in local football. Made an immediate impact after a belated

trial.

Mason Welch-Turner (23) Signed for the start of last season from Hanwell Town. A left back who

has also been with Corinthian Casuals, Woking and Hendon.

Talk of the Town

Gaffer Taped

Player-boss Ben Herd was interviewed last week on East Herts Radio and

gave some revealing insights into the club’s recent improvement in form.

Speaking after the 3-2 win at Staines Ben admitted that he could not claim

the credit for a half-time pep talk that inspired the lads to come from 2 down

to win in injury time. As he was receiving treatment during the break, it was

assistant boss Marc Sinfield who delivered the team talk that evidently did

the trick. Ben also absolved keeper Ben Hayes of any blame for fluffing a

punch that led to a Staines goal, pointing out that he had encouraged the

Norwich loanee to come out for crosses more and, overall, was pleased that

he had been doing this in recent games.

After a tough start to the season Ben expressed his pride in how his young

team have grown and become more resilient. He pointed out that- if he is

excluded- the team has had an average age of just 19 and that the Under 23

development side is, in fact, more of an under-17 team! The club are

operating on a budget that is only around 25% that of many teams in the

division so a reliance on youth has been a necessity.

Follow the link below to listen to the full interview

https://www.spreaker.com/user/east-herts-radio/90-minutes-live-20-10-19-

local-non-leagu

Rain stops play

The Under-23’s were due to play Witham Town at home last Thursday

evening but torrential rain made the Acre Cars Stadium pitch unplayable and

the game was postponed. Details for the rearranged fixture will be made

known on the club’s Twitter feed.

fixtures

Date Opponents co R At 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Subs used Sa 17 Aug Tooting & Mitcham L 0-1 160 Hayes Herd Whiting2 Ehui Jessop Atkinson Domafriyie Moses3 Bailey Gymer McBrien1 Tshikala1; Yildiz2; Merlo3

Tu 20 Aug Waltham Abbey L 5-2 122 Hayes Herd Whiting Ehui Jessop Atkinson Domafriyie2 Merlo Bailey Gymer1 Tshikala Batt1 Rus2

Sa 24 Aug Whitton FAC 2-1 55 Hayes Herd Whiting Ehui Jessop Atkinson Domafriyie Merlo2 Bailey Moses Guymer1 Pedro1; Jones2

Mo 26Aug Barking L 2-1 180 Hayes Herd Whiting Ehui1 Yildiz Atkinson2 Domafriyie Pedro Bailey Batt Rus3 Tshikala1; Jessop2;

Jones3

Sa 31 Aug Hanwell Town L 4-1 207 Hayes Herd Whiting Ehui2 Yildiz Atkinson Domafriyie Pedro Bailey Batt Jones1 Tshikala1; Gymer2

Sa 7 Sep Cambridge City VT 0-0

(p0-3) 155 Hayes Rus Whiting2 Pedro Jessop Atkinson Domafriyie Herd5 Bailey4 Batt1 Zola3 Gymer1;Merlo2;

Brown3; Odeh4; Yildiz5;

Tu 10 Sep Ware VT 3-1 139 Hayes Rus Whiting Pedro3 Jessop Atkinson Domafriyie Herd Odeh2 Batt Zola1 Brown1; Merlo2;

Gymer3

Sa 14 Sep Westfield L 1-9 133 Hayes Rus Herd Pedro Jessop Atkinson1 Brown Merlo2 Domafriyie Batt Gymer Yildiz1; Whiting2

Tu 17 Sep Chalfont St Peter L 1-5 80 Hayes Rus Whiting Pedro Jessop Atkinson Domafriyie Herd Odeh1 Batt2 Brown Belshaw1; Gymer2

Sa 21 Sep Harlow Town L 2-1 171 Hayes Rus Whiting Ehhui2 Jessop Atkinson Domafriyie Herd Odeh1 Gymer Brown Belshaw1; Batt2

Sa 28 Sep Heybridge Swifts FAT 4-1 162 Hayes Rus Herd Ehui1 Joseph Atkinson Domafriyie3 Pedro Odeh2 Gymer Brown Batt1; Zola2; Merlo3

Sa 5 Oct South Park L 0-0 132 Hayes Rus Herd Ehui Jessop Atkinson Domafriyie Pedro Oyeniran2 Gymer1 Brown Batt1 Zola2

Tu 8 Oct Soham TR VT 0-2 64 Hayes Rus Herd Pedro3 Joseph Atkinson Domafriyie Kiangebeni Oyeniran2 Gymer Brown1 Weyman1; Batt2; Ehui3

Sa 19 Oct Staines Town L 2-3 119 Hayes Rus Herd Pedro3 Yildiz Atkinson Domafriyie1 Kiangebeni Oyeniran Gymer Brown2 Weyman1; Batt2; Ehui3

Tu 22 Oct Harlow Town VT 6-2 79 Hayes Jessop Rus Ehui1 Yildiz Atkinson Weyman Kiangebeni Domafriyie2 Gymer Brown3 Batt1; Oyeniran2;

McBrien3

Sa 26 Oct Ashford Town (Mdx) L 3-5 121 Hayes Rus Herd Pedro3 Joseph1 Atkinson Domafriyie Kiangebeni Oyeniran Gymer Brown2 Jessop1; Batt2JThompson3

Tu 29 Oct Chertsey Town L

Sa 2 Nov Chipstead L

We 6 Nov Histon VT

Sa 9 Nov Uxbridge L

Sa 16 Nov Ware L

Sa 23 Nov Northwood L

Sa 7 Dec Marlow L

Sa 14 Dec Bedfont Sports L

Th 26 Dec FC Romania L

Sa 28 Dec Barking L

Sa 4 Jan Hanwell Town L

Sa 11 Jan Bracknell Town L

Sa18 Jan Staines Town L

Sa 25 Jan Chertsey Town L

Sa 1 Feb Harlow Town L

Tu 4 Feb Chalfont St Peter L

Sa 8 Feb Marlow L

Sa 15 Feb Bedfont Sports L

Sa 22 Feb Chipstead L

Sa 29 Feb Ashford Town (Mdx) L

Sa 7 Mar Ware L

Sa 14 Mar Uxbridge L

Sa 21 Mar Westfield L

Sa 28 Mar Bracknell Town L

Sa 4 Apr Tooting & Mitcham L

Sa 11 Apr Waltham Abbey L

Mo 13 Apr FC Romania L

Sa 18 Apr Northwood L

Sa 25 Apr South Park L

League Table

Pld. GD Pts

1 Harlow Town 10 +3 22 (promotion)

2 Tooting & Mitcham 8 +12 20 (play- offs)

3 Hanwell Town 7 +19 19

4 Westfield 8 +18 19

5 Ware 8 +10 18

6 Chertsey Town 8 +12 17

7 Chalfont St Peter 10 +6 17

8 Uxbridge 9 +6 16

9 Bracknell Town 9 +6 14

10 Waltham Abbey 9 +4 13

11 South Park 9 +4 12

12 Marlow 9 +1 12

13 Barking 9 -4 8

14 Chipstead 9 -4 8

15 Hertford Town 10 -20 7

16 Bedfont Sports 9 -12 6

17 FC Romania 10 -17 6

18 Ashford T. (Mdx) 10 -15 5

19 Northwood 9 -21 4

20 Staines Town 9 -8 3 (relegation play-off)

Non-league matters

Smashing the Vase

Today’s opponents Chertsey Town are the holders of the FA Vase, having

won this knockout cup alongside being promoted as champions of the

Combined Counties League in a memorable season. Chertsey lifted the

trophy- for teams within steps 5-7 of the non-league pyramid- after defeating

Cray Valley Paper Mills at Wembley Stadium 3-1 after extra time. This

represented the culmination of a major tournament involving 638 teams

(which has risen to 667 this year) from across England, Wales, the Channel

Islands and the Isle of Man.

The competition was started in 1974 following the scrapping of the FA

Amateur Cup, which had become outmoded due to the rise of semi-

professional football. The inaugural winners of the new tournament were

nearby Hoddesdon Town who beat Epson and Ewell in a memorable

Wembley appearance. The most successful team in the history of the Vase

are Whitley Bay who have lifted the trophy four times, including three times

in succession between 2009 and 2011. The next most successful team in

Vase history are Billericay, who have won it three times in the 1970s, whilst

Tiverton Town, Halesowen Town and Brigg have all triumphed twice. In 2017

Forest Green Rovers became the first one-time winners to later join the

Football League whilst AFC Fylde’s FA Trophy win last season made them the

first team to have lifted both of the national non-league knockout cups.

Hertford Town have reached the third round of the FA Vase on three

occasions, the last in 2012-13 but, of course, currently are ranked too high in

the pyramid to qualify and, instead, enter the FA Trophy for teams in the top

four tiers of non-league football. This season’s final will be on Sunday May

17th 2020 in a televised double-header along with the FA Trophy at Wembley

Stadium.

Player Focus

ELIAS MOSES

FAVOURITE OTHER TEAM? Spurs

TEAM YOU MOST LIKE TO SEE LOSE? Arsenal

FAVOURITE PLAYER? Eriksen

BEST CURRENT PLAYER IN THE WORLD? Ronaldo

BEST CURRENT ENGLISH PLAYER?

FAVOURITE OTHER SPORT? Tennis

PERSON YOU WOULD MOST LIKE TO MEET? Ronaldinho

FAVOURITE MUSICAL ACT? Grease

FAVOURITE TV / ONLINE SHOW? Boondocks

FAVOURITE MEAL? Steak & Rice

FAVOURITE PLACE IN HERTFORD? Stadium

WORST DRESSED PLAYER AT HTFC? George

Hertford Pen Pics

Nick Hayes – Nick is on loan from Premier League side Norwich City. A very talented

young keeper, Nick is an England youth international.

Ben Herd – Player/Manager Ben is an experienced right-back who started his career

at Watford before amassing 400 football league appearances for Shrewsbury and

Aldershot.

Andrei Rus – talented young right back, Andre made his Isthmian League debut at 16

for Potters Bar Town.

Max Jessop – Teenage central defender starting only his second season in senior

football, played last season at Hatfield. Played his youth football at Potters Bar Town.

Hugo Atkinson – Formally of Mildenhall Town and Romford, Hugo is a classy central

defender with good speed and technical ability.

Samuel Whiting – A tenacious left back with good experience, Sam had previously

played with Ware and Aylesbury.

Isaac Pedro – Strong and technically gifted young midfielder, Isaac made his senior

football debut last year at Broxbourne Borough.

Elias Moses – attacking midfielder who was once on the books of Sheffield

Wednesday and Fulham, Elias is an experienced non-league campaigner. Played at

Arlesey last season.

Dane Batt – formerly of Colney Heath, Dane is another teenager looking to make his

mark in senior football. A gifted attacking midfielder.

Georges Ehui - Georges is an Ivorian-born defensive midfielder who played for

Wycombe Wanderers in Football League Two. Previous clubs include Eastbourne,

Margate and Hayes.

Marco Merlo – Hertfordshire native who played last season as a professional in the

Czech League for FC Vysocina. Still in his teens, Marco is an all-action midfielder.

Niall Jones – another young player with senior experience, Niall made his senior

debut last season aged 17 at Cranfield. Niall is a strong runner with huge potential.

Luke Gymer – another Hertfordshire teen who played his youth football at

Biggleswade Town, Luke is a intelligent attacking midfielder with great invention.

Prince William Domafriyie – Fast, powerful forward who can occupy a wing or

centre-forward position, Prince recently returned to the UK having spent 4 years in

the US College system.

Connor McBrien – another young player from Herts, Connor played with Luke

Guymer at Biggleswade. Another crafty number 10, who can also play across the

front three.

Sam Belshaw – local lad and Hertford Town fan, Sam is a graceful forward who made

his senior debut at 17 for Hatfield last season.

Sukru Can Yildiz – Can is a strong, effective central defender who previously played

for Enfield Borough and Potters Bar.

Kevin Zola- quick, direct winger signed from Ashford Town

Harold Joseph- commanding centre back previously with St Albans and Enfield

Kit Brown- skilful right-winger formerly at Ware and London Colney

Percy Kiangebeni- skilful, goalscoring midfielder on loan from Colchester United and

previously with St Albans city.

Sam Oyeniran- strong, pacy centre-forward previously with Northwood and Welwyn.

Match Reports

Hertford Town 3 Ashford Town (Middlesex) 5 (October 26th 2019) Saturday was a major disappointment for the Blues with a recent upturn in form and a home game against the bottom side seeming to offer the chance for a vital three points to push towards mid-table safety. Hertford came from going two down early on to twice draw level- with an Oyeniran brace and a fifth of the season from Gymer- but were unable to cope with Ashford’s impressive front pairing of Brown and Adjei, who netted a pair apiece. When Oyeniran seized on a defensive mix-up to make it 3-3 on 54 minutes a win seemed possible, with Ashford appearing rattled and resorting to some roughhouse tactics, but the visitors rallied and ultimately ran out deserved winners.

Sam Oyeniran netting against Ashford (Ian Bush pic)

Photo Gallery

Nick Hayes punching clear and Andre Rus playing out of defence in the Ashford game

With thanks to Ian Bush

Next on the Road

Chipstead (Sat Nov 2nd 3pm) The High Road, Chipstead, Surrey CR5 3SF Tel: 01737 553250 Car Leave the M25 at junction 7 and take M23 northbound signposted Croydon. After 2 miles the M23 ends and becomes the A23. After about 1 mile at the first set at traffic lights adjacent to a BP garage turn left into Star Lane. Follow Star Lane into Elmore Road, keeping the church and the green on your left until reaching the crossroads with High Road. Turn left (signposted Lower Kingswood & Reigate) and parking for away supporters is 200 yards on your left. To walk to the ground leave via the car park entrance turn left and the clubhouse and turnstiles are a further 200 yards along the main road. Public Transport Take the train from Victoria or London Bridge to Coulsdon South. Take a 10 minute cab ride from the station or a 2.5 mile walk (down Brighton Road (A237) and then right at Holymeoke Road / Starrock Road / High Road). Chipstead Station has no cab office and no pavements on the roads but is closer if you can get a lift. Making a Day of it

• Some of you may recognize the ground from the TV series ‘Footballer’s Wives’- it was used as the training ground.

• Chipstead Downs nearby is popular for walking and birdwatching.

LINE UPS

Hertford Town Chertsey Town

Nick Jupp (GK) Lewis Jackson Mason Welch-Turner Kevin Maclaren Michael Peacock Quincy Rowe Lubo Guentchev Scott Day Jake Baxter Sam Murphy Jonathan Hippolyte Andy Crossley Glenn Yala Danny Bennell Dale Binns Tino Carpene Fred Hill Casey Maclaren

Nick Hayes Andrei Rus Ben Herd Isaac Pedro Max Jessop Hugo Atkinson Prince William Domafriyie Percy Kiangebeni Sam Oyeniran Luke Gymer Kit Brown Dane Batt George Ehui Sukru Can Yildiz Harold Joseph Sam Whiting Kane James-Thompson

MATCH OFFICIALS

• Referee: Tim Donnellan • Assistant Referee: Mario Stetakovic, • Assistant Referee: Jack Scott,