“…and as for the officials, with Rule One rattling around my head, probably up there with one of the worst performances I’ve seen from the officials ever, at times they were literally guessing. Just pointing flags in random directions and I know Mr Stephen Copeland was a late sub for the game as the man in the middle, but it’s not all about you mate, control the game, protect the players. “
Well, this one could get awkward.
I sure hope Mr Copeland didn’t read that, or at the very least take it to heart.
Stephen Copeland will be the man in the middle for Yeovil Town’s home game against Oldham this weekend.
The above quote comes from Gloverscast Ben’s Five Conclusions from the 0-0 draw with Tamworth, where, if you recall, he sent off Morgan Williams for an ‘Orange card’ offence.
His performance for rest of the game clearly rubbed Ben up the wrong way.
It was the fourth time we’d had Mr Copeland as a ref, the other three without much incident, including a 3-0 home win over Wrexham.
He’s also reffed Oldham four times, but not this season.
He’s been used across various competitions this campaign and as such only has ten National League games to his name.
But in those 10 games, he dished out 52 Yellow cards, five reds and NINE penalties.
Not one to get on the wrong side of.
Mr Copeland will be assisted by Stuart Kane and Andrew Ellis, Phillip Eddie will be keeping tabs on the dugouts and getting in both ears from the gaffers.
Best behavior, lads.
