Ken Stephenson
@kenstephenson.bsky.social
Football referee, Newcastle United Supporter. I support the Labour Party.
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A #referee for @refbooks.bsky.social & @quinnassociate.com from 1971-2 to identify. The match is Tottenham V Crystal Palace.
February 14, 2026 at 3:17 PM
A #referee for @refbooks.bsky.social & @quinnassociate.com from 1971-2 to identify. The match is Tottenham V Crystal Palace.
1974-5 season A #referee for @refbooks.bsky.social & @quinnassociate.com to identify. From an Arsenal V Tottenham match in April 1975.
February 13, 2026 at 1:38 PM
1974-5 season A #referee for @refbooks.bsky.social & @quinnassociate.com to identify. From an Arsenal V Tottenham match in April 1975.
So Ratcliffe complains about immigration to the UK when he moves to Monaco to avoid paying tax-he is a duplicitous hypocrite!Its ok for for him to move out of Britain but its not ok for people to move to the UK! Hes also lying when he says he wants to share prosperity,hes only interested in his own!
February 12, 2026 at 1:47 PM
So Ratcliffe complains about immigration to the UK when he moves to Monaco to avoid paying tax-he is a duplicitous hypocrite!Its ok for for him to move out of Britain but its not ok for people to move to the UK! Hes also lying when he says he wants to share prosperity,hes only interested in his own!
A few photos of #referee Norman Burtenshaw-a League ref from 1962-1973.He was a FIFA referee from 1965-70&1971-73.He reffed the 1971 FA Cup Final and 1972 League Cup Final&famously sent off George Best for given him verbal abuse. @quinnassociate.com @refbooks.bsky.social @refereeretro.bsky.social
February 11, 2026 at 5:31 PM
A few photos of #referee Norman Burtenshaw-a League ref from 1962-1973.He was a FIFA referee from 1965-70&1971-73.He reffed the 1971 FA Cup Final and 1972 League Cup Final&famously sent off George Best for given him verbal abuse. @quinnassociate.com @refbooks.bsky.social @refereeretro.bsky.social
The arrogant hypocrisy of Kemi Badenoch is astounding.Labour MPs are acting in the National interest by backing the man who ousted the Tories after yrs of lies.She and her Tory mates didn't act in the National interest when did nothing about Johnson's persistent misconduct and lies while he was PM!
February 10, 2026 at 7:21 PM
The arrogant hypocrisy of Kemi Badenoch is astounding.Labour MPs are acting in the National interest by backing the man who ousted the Tories after yrs of lies.She and her Tory mates didn't act in the National interest when did nothing about Johnson's persistent misconduct and lies while he was PM!
The 1978 FA Cup Final Match Officials Ipswich V Arsenal. It was Derek Nippard's final match of his career. He was a Football League referee from 1967 until 1978.
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@refbooks.bsky.social @refereeretro.bsky.social & @quinnassociate.com
February 10, 2026 at 7:04 PM
The 1978 FA Cup Final Match Officials Ipswich V Arsenal. It was Derek Nippard's final match of his career. He was a Football League referee from 1967 until 1978.
@refbooks.bsky.social @refereeretro.bsky.social & @quinnassociate.com
@refbooks.bsky.social @refereeretro.bsky.social & @quinnassociate.com
1971-2 season A match which will be of interest to you @quinnassociate.com Arsenal V Leeds. The #referee is Derek Nippard, who also refereed the 1978 FA Cup Final between Ipswich and Arsenal. @refbooks.bsky.social
February 9, 2026 at 11:40 AM
1971-2 season A match which will be of interest to you @quinnassociate.com Arsenal V Leeds. The #referee is Derek Nippard, who also refereed the 1978 FA Cup Final between Ipswich and Arsenal. @refbooks.bsky.social
February 9, 2026 at 11:33 AM
I reckon yous might recognise this #referee without me giving match details - a future FA Cup Final referee. The season is 1971/2. @refbooks.bsky.social @quinnassociate.com If yous cannot identify him I'll tell you the Clubs.
February 7, 2026 at 11:15 AM
I reckon yous might recognise this #referee without me giving match details - a future FA Cup Final referee. The season is 1971/2. @refbooks.bsky.social @quinnassociate.com If yous cannot identify him I'll tell you the Clubs.
@no1lino.bsky.social Leicester deducted 6 points while Man C continue to dodge their 100s of charges against them!
February 5, 2026 at 6:35 PM
@no1lino.bsky.social Leicester deducted 6 points while Man C continue to dodge their 100s of charges against them!
#Referee Reg Robinson with one of his Linesmen talking to a Chelsea Club Official during their 1976/7 home game against Hull City.This was during a stoppage in play due to Chelsea supporters invading the pitch.
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February 5, 2026 at 6:33 PM
#Referee Reg Robinson with one of his Linesmen talking to a Chelsea Club Official during their 1976/7 home game against Hull City.This was during a stoppage in play due to Chelsea supporters invading the pitch.
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@no1lino.bsky.social I see the Liverpool V Man C match at the weekend has a useless ref - Pawson!
February 5, 2026 at 6:28 PM
@no1lino.bsky.social I see the Liverpool V Man C match at the weekend has a useless ref - Pawson!
I love being a Geordie and a Newcastle supporter! Getting stuffed on the night but we still take the p*ss out of the oppositions supporters! 😆 🤣😂😹😆@quinnassociate.com @no1lino.bsky.social
February 4, 2026 at 9:48 PM
I love being a Geordie and a Newcastle supporter! Getting stuffed on the night but we still take the p*ss out of the oppositions supporters! 😆 🤣😂😹😆@quinnassociate.com @no1lino.bsky.social
@quinnassociate.com @no1lino.bsky.social We gonna win 6-5!!
February 4, 2026 at 9:28 PM
@quinnassociate.com @no1lino.bsky.social We gonna win 6-5!!
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@no1lino.bsky.social I love Jeff's way with words! He was another excellent ref in his day.
@no1lino.bsky.social I love Jeff's way with words! He was another excellent ref in his day.
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February 2, 2026 at 7:28 PM
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@no1lino.bsky.social I love Jeff's way with words! He was another excellent ref in his day.
@no1lino.bsky.social I love Jeff's way with words! He was another excellent ref in his day.
@quinnassociate.com You've got another crap ref for the League Cup Semi-Finals 2nd leg - Peter Bankes! In our S-F we have Tony Harrington.
February 2, 2026 at 6:01 PM
@quinnassociate.com You've got another crap ref for the League Cup Semi-Finals 2nd leg - Peter Bankes! In our S-F we have Tony Harrington.
Asa Hartford being cautioned during a WBA V Arsenal match in September 1971 by a #referee I don't recognise. Over to @refbooks.bsky.social & @refereeretro.bsky.social to identify him! @quinnassociate.com
February 2, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Asa Hartford being cautioned during a WBA V Arsenal match in September 1971 by a #referee I don't recognise. Over to @refbooks.bsky.social & @refereeretro.bsky.social to identify him! @quinnassociate.com
Chelsea's Paddy Mulligan being cautioned by #referee Tony Morrisey from Cheshire during a Chelsea V Coventry match in September 1971. @quinnassociate.com @refbooks.bsky.social @refereeretro.bsky.social
February 2, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Chelsea's Paddy Mulligan being cautioned by #referee Tony Morrisey from Cheshire during a Chelsea V Coventry match in September 1971. @quinnassociate.com @refbooks.bsky.social @refereeretro.bsky.social
@quinnassociate.com You'll be pleased that Tottenham took a point off Manchester City today!
February 1, 2026 at 6:38 PM
@quinnassociate.com You'll be pleased that Tottenham took a point off Manchester City today!
January 31, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Another match from 1971 where the referee is booking a player. The player being booked is Manchester United's Dennis Law fir not retreating 10 yards at a free kick. The match is Derby V Man U - I think the #referee is Gordon Kew. @quinnassociate.com @refbooks.bsky.social @refereeretro.bsky.social
January 29, 2026 at 11:33 AM
Another match from 1971 where the referee is booking a player. The player being booked is Manchester United's Dennis Law fir not retreating 10 yards at a free kick. The match is Derby V Man U - I think the #referee is Gordon Kew. @quinnassociate.com @refbooks.bsky.social @refereeretro.bsky.social
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A young Clive "the book" Thomas booking Leeds' Norman Hunter in a match against Manchester City in August 1971. The Football League had instructed #referees to clamp down on foul play and in this match Thomas cautioned 4 players.
A young Clive "the book" Thomas booking Leeds' Norman Hunter in a match against Manchester City in August 1971. The Football League had instructed #referees to clamp down on foul play and in this match Thomas cautioned 4 players.
January 29, 2026 at 11:05 AM
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A young Clive "the book" Thomas booking Leeds' Norman Hunter in a match against Manchester City in August 1971. The Football League had instructed #referees to clamp down on foul play and in this match Thomas cautioned 4 players.
A young Clive "the book" Thomas booking Leeds' Norman Hunter in a match against Manchester City in August 1971. The Football League had instructed #referees to clamp down on foul play and in this match Thomas cautioned 4 players.
@no1lino.bsky.social Another game between Liverpool and the Toon at the weekend! Should be a cracker!
January 28, 2026 at 11:44 PM
@no1lino.bsky.social Another game between Liverpool and the Toon at the weekend! Should be a cracker!
Well done to both Liverpool @no1lino.bsky.social &Arsenal @quinnassociate.com on going straight to the last 16 of the Champions League.Hopefully we'll be joining you by winning in the PlayOff Round.I didn't see the match but it appears it was another game V PSG in Paris when we were up against12men!
January 28, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Well done to both Liverpool @no1lino.bsky.social &Arsenal @quinnassociate.com on going straight to the last 16 of the Champions League.Hopefully we'll be joining you by winning in the PlayOff Round.I didn't see the match but it appears it was another game V PSG in Paris when we were up against12men!