George Mitchell (referee)
- George Mitchell (referee)
George Mitchell was the first Scotsman to participate in a FIFA World Cup final match when he ran the line to George Reader in the 1950 final group match between Brazil and Uruguay.
Mitchell had been a class 1 referee from 1946 and had been appointed to only one match of note (the 1949 Scottish FA Cup semi-final between Rangers and East Fife) when he was selected to represent his country at the World Cup in Brazil in 1950. There he formed part of the first group of British referees ever to appear in a World Cup Finals tournament*, including Arthur Edward Ellis, Mervyn Griffiths, Reg Leafe and George Reader.
Mitchell appeared in four matches during the finals: the opening game, a match from Pool C and two games in the final pool, including Brazil's victory over Spain.
After the finals Mitchell returned to Scotland, maintained his status as a FIFA referee until 1954-55 season (taking charge of the Auld Enemy clash of 1951); as a class 1 referee until the 1961-62 season; then served as the SFA Referee Supervisor from the following season until 1988-89 season. He was also brought in to take charge of the Falkirk v Scotland XI friendly in 1955 [http://www.falkirktoday.co.uk/ViewArticle2.aspx?SectionID=928&ArticleID=894938] .
*There is some doubt as to nationality of Thomas Balway who represented France in 1930.
Wikimedia Foundation.
2010.
Look at other dictionaries:
George Mitchell — may refer to: George J. Mitchell (born 1933), former Senator from Maine, special envoy to the Middle East for the Obama administration, former Senate majority leader and former chairman of Disney George Mitchell (actor) (1905–1972), American film … Wikipedia
George Reader — infobox football official name = George Reader fullname = George Reader dateofbirth = November 22 1896 cityofbirth = Nuneaton, Warwickshire countryofbirth = England dateofdeath = July 13 1978 cityofdeath = countryofdeath = England otheroccupation … Wikipedia
George Robert Sims — (2 September 1847 4 September 1922) was an English journalist, poet, dramatist, novelist and bon vivant. Sims began writing lively humour and satiric pieces for Fun magazine and The Referee , but he was soon concentrating on social reform,… … Wikipedia
Milwaukee — This article is about the city in Wisconsin. For other uses, see Milwaukee (disambiguation). Milwaukee City Top: Milwaukee Skyline, Center Left … Wikipedia
Neighborhoods of Milwaukee — Location of Milwaukee in Milwaukee County (left) and Wisconsin (right) Contents … Wikipedia
Conrad K. Cyr — Conrad Cyr Judge of the Court of Appeals for the First Circuit In office November 20, 1989 – January 31, 1997 Nominated by George H. W. Bush Preceded by Frank Coffin Succe … Wikipedia
List of Australia national football team results — In Reverse Chronological Order: (Except for tournaments which follow tournament progress). Forthcoming FixturesAustralia v Japan 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC). Durakovic goal|77 goals2 =Hooper goal|55 stadium = Sydney Football Stadium,… … Wikipedia
football — /foot bawl /, n. 1. a game in which two opposing teams of 11 players each defend goals at opposite ends of a field having goal posts at each end, with points being scored chiefly by carrying the ball across the opponent s goal line and by place… … Universalium
1999–2000 NFL playoffs — The NFL playoffs following the 1999 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XXXIV. These playoffs were notable in that all outdoor games were played with gametime temperatures of 50°F or higher, making for one of the warmest playoff seasons of all time.… … Wikipedia
NFL playoffs, 1999–2000 — The NFL playoffs following the 1999 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XXXIV.NFL seeds 1990 2001 AFC 1 = Jacksonville Jaguars AFC 1 div = Central AFC 2 = Indianapolis Colts AFC 2 div = East AFC 3 = Seattle Seahawks AFC 3 div = West AFC 4 = Tennessee … Wikipedia
