Can't reveal how I have access to this, but the official assessor's report discloses nothing untoward in Trevor Kettle's handling of yesterday's game. "Mr Kettle indicated to me prior to the match that he felt he’d been in hot water with the Barnsley fans previously. I advised him to put this out of his mind. The match began in competitive fashion, with the Ipswich midfield in their element. There was an early goal for Ipswich, following which the home team began to get up a head of steam. Mr Kettle disallowed a goal for the home side, following which there were protests, but he managed to keep the lid on things. In the second half things began to come to the brew, and Mr Kettle cautioned five players. As Barnsley gained the ascendancy, Mr Kettle had cause to scald several members of the away team. Three penalty claims were made by the Barnsley players, but Mr Kettle declined them, which meant he was not the darjeeling of the crowd. Barnsley gained a late goal however, following which the match came to the boil. Injuries and substitutions threw more factors into the pot. However, Mr Kettle maintained control of the game, which tead the match up for a good finish." Not sure whether this will cause some posters to reassess Mr Kettle's performance yesterday.
He likes a play on words this assessor of yours hot water, element, head of steam, keep the lid on things, brew, darjeeling, boil, pot, tead. You met him over a cup of tea I'm guessing.
http://rateyourref.co.uk/referee/Trevor-Kettle Don't think anyone rates him. Thought ref's had to retire at 45 anyway and he's 45, have they moved the goal-posts?
Re: He likes a play on words this assessor of yours And 'scald'. That's either a typo or he's better than we thought.
Re: He likes a play on words this assessor of yours Not being funny Orsen but is that legit? I wouldn't expect a referee's report to be written like that, it's more like a brief match report?
Re: He likes a play on words this assessor of yours That is really funny, a Sunday afternoon well spent.
Woooosh! The names Kettle, it's supposed to be funny. If you give people 10 puns, at leats one should be understood although in your case - no pun in ten did. :biggrin: