Tom Kirkham
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Thomas "Tom" Kirkham was the referee of the 1902 FA Cup Final
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At the end of the first match in the 1902 Cup Final between Sheffield United
and Southampton
, United's goalkeeper William Foulke
protested to the officials that Southampton's equalizing goal should not have been allowed. Foulke left his dressing room unclothed and pursued Mr. Kirkham, the referee, who took refuge in a broom cupboard. Foulke had to be stopped by a group of F.A. officials from wrenching the cupboard door from its hinges to reach the hapless referee.
Kirkham also refereed the replay, which Sheffield United won 2–1.
He also refereed the international match between Scotland
and Ireland on 21 March 1903, followed by the matches between Scotland and Wales
on 12 March 1904 and between Scotland and Ireland on 18 March 1905.
He is often confused with Fred Kirkham
(from Preston) who refereed the 1906 FA Cup Final
.
1902 FA Cup Final
The 1902 FA Cup Final was contested by Sheffield United and Southampton at Crystal Palace. The match finished 1–1 after extra time, with the goals scored by Alf Common for Sheffield United and Harry Wood for Southampton....
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At the end of the first match in the 1902 Cup Final between Sheffield United
Sheffield United F.C.
Sheffield United Football Club is a professional English football club based in the city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire.They were the first sporting team to use the name 'United' and are nicknamed 'The Blades', thanks to Sheffield's worldwide reputation for steel production...
and Southampton
Southampton F.C.
Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club...
, United's goalkeeper William Foulke
William Foulke (footballer)
William Henry "Fatty" Foulke was a professional cricketer and football player in England in the late 19th and early 20th centuries...
protested to the officials that Southampton's equalizing goal should not have been allowed. Foulke left his dressing room unclothed and pursued Mr. Kirkham, the referee, who took refuge in a broom cupboard. Foulke had to be stopped by a group of F.A. officials from wrenching the cupboard door from its hinges to reach the hapless referee.
Kirkham also refereed the replay, which Sheffield United won 2–1.
He also refereed the international match between Scotland
Scotland national football team
The Scotland national football team represents Scotland in international football and is controlled by the Scottish Football Association. Scotland are the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside England, whom they played in the world's first international football match in 1872...
and Ireland on 21 March 1903, followed by the matches between Scotland and Wales
Wales national football team
The Wales national football team represents Wales in international football. It is controlled by the Football Association of Wales , the governing body for football in Wales, and the third oldest national football association in the world. The team have only qualified for a major international...
on 12 March 1904 and between Scotland and Ireland on 18 March 1905.
He is often confused with Fred Kirkham
Fred Kirkham (football manager)
Frederick Thomas Kirkham was an English domestic and international football referee and football manager for Tottenham Hotspur between 1903 and 1908.-Career as referee:...
(from Preston) who refereed the 1906 FA Cup Final
1906 FA Cup Final
The 1906 FA Cup Final was contested by Everton and Newcastle United at Crystal Palace. Everton won 1–0, the goal scored by Alex "Sandy" Young.-Match details:-Road to the Final:-References:**-External links:* *...
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