Matthew Phillips introduces us to the man in the middle for the Blackpool game

Saturday’s referee is Darren Deadman from Cheshunt, he is in his 4th season as a League referee and so far this season averages over 3 yellows per games and has sent off 6 players.

He will take charge of his third Swansea match of his career, his last being the 0-0 draw away at Forest. In that game he booked just one Swansea player, but refused to delay the kick off time as the fans and players arrived late.

Stats so far this season:

18 Games,
65 Yellows,
6 Reds.

Games refereed vs Swansea:

Vs Southend (away) 05/06 Won 2-1
Vs N Forest (away) 07/08 Drew 0-0

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