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Refwatch - Altrincham v Rochdale

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Dale’s third meeting with Altrincham in the space of seven weeks on Good Friday will be refereed by NEIL HAIR.

The Peterborough-based official is in his seventh season on the National List and while he regularly referees in League One and League Two, Friday will be his third National League appointment of the season.

Dale have been refereed by Mr Hair on four previous occasions.

Just before Christmas 2018, he was in the middle for a 2-1 win at Southend, which came courtesy of a late Callum Camps’ goal.

We next saw him at Doncaster in February 2020, where Ollie Rathbone scored a late equaliser in a 1-1 draw, just a month before all football stopped due to the coronavirus outbreak.

In February 2022, he made his Spotland debut when refereeing Dale’s 3-3 draw versus Harrogate and 12 months later Neil was back at Spotland for a 1-1 draw with Northampton Town.

Friday will be Mr Hair’s 13th game of this season, the low number coming about after a spell injured from October to March.

He has shown 53 yellow cards and four red cards in the previous 12 matches, two of the reds coming in his most recent outing at Doncaster v AFC Wimbledon last Saturday.

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unusual66 added 09:25 - Apr 28

Neil Hair referees Altrincham v Rochdale. He's got history with Dale, overseeing four previous matches. Analyzing ref stats is like building your ultimate Pokerogue Dex - knowing your opponent! Speaking of strategy, have you tried Pokerogue? It's all about building the best team, just like Rochdale needs a strong game plan to win. Let's hope Hair's calls are fair! https://playpokerogue.com and https://wiki.playpokerogue.com

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Nunn66 added 04:55 - May 8

This official's extensive experience in League One and Two suggests a keen eye for detail, much like strategizing your next move in Uno Online. It's fascinating how referees navigate complex situations under pressure. Seeing him officiate a National League game reminds me that sometimes, you need a bit of luck, but skill and experience are essential, just like mastering Uno Online for that winning hand. His seventh season speaks volumes!
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