Yes, they were introduced in the 70's when the FA decided that a member from the crowd shouldnt be relied upon to do the job accurately in the event of an injury or misfortune to an official. You might recall Jimmy Hill (of MOTD fame) coming on as a linesman when an official couldnt continue. Also sadly, a Mr Jim Finn collapsed and died while refereeing one of our games at SJP, I believe v Doncaster Rovers. City staff member Bill Dymond (who was a referee) came out of the crowd to do it. The senior linesman would take the whistle, and the man from the crowd would run the line. It was decided at the end of that season that a qualified 4th official should be appointed to all games to act in the event of an emergency.Did they have 4th Officials in the 1970's.
Genuine question, I thought they were a more recent addition!
Evening RP. That was what crossed my mind too but Pete is right and I read this in Wiki:Did they have 4th Officials in the 1970's.
Genuine question, I thought they were a more recent addition!
I would think that is probably correct Pete. First Division leading the way; the rest later.In response to Alistair 20000's post # 424
Thats a good article Alistair. The only thing I would say is that the 4th official thing must have been applicable only to top (then First Division) games if it was originally started by Ken Aston in 1966. Otherwise the two games I mentioned would have had someone readily available, as opposed to sending out an appeal on the tannoy! .
It was very good, and we got a goal from him as well.Just seen the clubs #mondaymotivation video what an absolutely superb ball that was from Sweeney in the build up to our third goal.
Surely a contender for pass of the season it was that good...MJ has played a few of those lately too.It was very good, and we got a goal from him as well.