Date of Birth - 22.12.59
Height -
Weight -
Profession - Building Contractor/Ambulance Technician

What made you become a referee?
Had to give up playing due to knee cartilage problems, became a team manager but did not enjoy it,still wanted to stay involved in the game, then became a referee in 1987 and loved it and have been doing it ever since.

Highlights so far
Referee
Ross County v Lewis Select
Dundee v Westside
Scotland Amateur Select v Lewis Select
Highland Amateur Cup Semi Final Athletic V Back
Aberdeen Over 40 Select v Lewis Select.

Assistant Referee
With Kevin Bissett Aberdeen v Lewis Select
Highland Amateur Cup Final Ness v ?, Ross County Ground Dingwall, 1993

What do you enjoy about refereeing?
I just love being involved in the game.

What was your first game?
Ness v Athletic April 1987.

What was your most memorable game?
Ross County v Lewis Select, and Aberdeen v Lewis Select as they both brought up their full first team squads.

Your refereeing ambitions?
Would love to referee Highland Amateur Cup Final and referee game in the Highland League.

What are your other hobbies & pastimes?
Love playing sport and fishing.

Any pet hates in football?
Hate it when players and spectators blame the referee or his assistants for games not going there way and carry it on way after games are over.

What is your favourite film?
None

What is your favourite drink?
None

What is your favourite band/singer?
None

What advice would you give to someone thinking of becoming a referee?
I would advise them that it is a very enjoyable role as long as they can remain strong and focused and not let player and spectators comments affect them.

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