Lynch the Ref!!

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Having held a vice like grip on the league for almost a decade, it's no surprise to find the odds on Bayern Munich once again taking the Meisterschale as being as low as 1/7 with most bookmakers. KEVIN LYNCH believes young goalkeeper Callum Williams can shine in the absence of regular custodian Ryan McMahon.

Big name clubs Werder Bremen and Schalke 04were the somewhat surprising relegated teams last campaign, with the two clubs replaced by VfL Bochumand Spielvereinigung Greuther Fürth who are making just their second appearance in the German top flight. Burren edged Clonduff in the second semi-final at the Newry venue. Clonduff led 0-8 to 0-7 but Donal O'Hare levelled before Rian Treanor won it from the free. In the Free State elections, in June, Kevin stood as a candidate in the Waterford constituency, collecting 3,337 first preferences before being eliminated – after Labour Party and Fianna Fail candidates – on the fifth count, with 3,753 votes. It’s a blow to lose Ryan. He is our captain and a big influence. But his presence will still be felt around the club I’m sure, and we feel Callum can step up and take advantage of his chance.”Midfielder Thomas Moore donned the gloves on Tuesday, but Lynch will call upon the talented Williams for this weekend’s clash with Hendesford Town, and has no doubts about the youngster’s pedigree. Another highlight of Kevin Lynch’s career as a domestic football speaker and ref was his appointment to referee the 2000 AutoWindscreen's Shield Final between Stoke City and Bristol City. Lynch is remembered for his impressive abilities to manage often tumultuous situations and has been involved in a number of high profile and notorious on the field controversies, including a 21-man brawl in a game between Norwich City and Crystal Palace! Kevin also broke the Football League record for most send-offs when he sent five players, four of which were from the same team, off in a single game! Kevin acted as assistant referee at the semi-finals of both the FA and Football League Cups, and amongst many appointments overseas as a FIFA Assistant Referee, the highlight was the 1992 UEFA Cup Final between Torino and Ajax. In 1999, Kevin was the Fourth Official at the Football League Centenary Challenge Match between Sunderland and Liverpool. Obviously we can’t afford to look too far ahead, and Rushall is a massive game in its own right,” he said. “They’re a team that can cause sides problems, as we saw this weekend. They’re big, strong and organised. Carden, born in Liverpool, won the Conference title when at the Deva Stadium and enjoyed a career with a number of Football League and Conference sides. The 34-year-old was appointed assistant manager at Cambridge United in 2008 under manager Gary Brabin but combined the role with playing.

Since they were sentenced in 1977, both Dungiven men suffered their share of brutality from Crumlin Road and Long Kesh prison warders, Kevin being ‘put on the boards’ for periods of up to a fortnight, three or four times. A Football League referee has revealed the tactic he used to make up for wrong decisions during games – and it's one that frustrated every football fan. To get more sport stories from Daily Star delivered straight to your inbox sign up to one of our free newsletters here .He officiated on a variety of club matches and boasts no less than three appearances at the legendary Wembley Stadium, including officiating the 1989 FA Charity Shield, the 1882 4 th Division Play-Off final and also acted as the fourth official for the Football League’s Centenary Challenge Match between Sunderland and Liverpool. Later on, while working in England, he was a reserve for the Dungiven senior football team in the 1976 County Derry final. Former referee and football speaker Kevin Lynch worked in professional sports for more than thirty years, officiating at some of the most high profile and notorious matches of the 1990’s. Retiring in 2000 Lynch now works as an after dinner speaker, sharing stories of his time on the pitch, the famous names he has worked with the controversial calls he has made. In Fermanagh, Derrygonnelly beat holders Ederney 2-13 to 0-9 in a replay and make it through to the semi-finals. Whether it was his infamous glances at his watch to instigate 'Fergie time' or his verbal tirades at referees, fourth officials, or lines-people, the Scot was an ominous figure during his time at United. However, the legendary United manager once met his match in an equally confident and verbal Lynch.