Damien Hancock
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Damien Hancock (born March 10, 1965) is an Irish soccer referee from Dublin, Republic of Ireland. He has been on the National League panel since 1995, and regularly referees matches at the top level of the Eircom League.[1]
On the 10th of September 1998 he disallowed a perfectly good goal by Derek Tracey for Shamrock Rovers at Dundalk F.C. [1].
He was fourth official for the 2002 FAI Cup Final, and in March 2006 refereed the Eircom League Cup Final at Belfield Park between UCD and Derry City, which Derry won 2-1.[2]
In Europe, he was fourth official[3] for the UEFA Cup match between Valur Reykjavik and Brøndby IF on July 27 2006, which finished 0-0.[4]
On December 3 2006 he took charge of his first FAI Cup Final, but the last for the 86-year-old trophy, as a new one was to be introduced for 2007.[5] Derry City beat St Patrick's Athletic 4-3 in the Final, in very windy conditions. This match was also the last soccer game to be played at the old Lansdowne Road before its redevelopment.[6]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Confirmation of birthdate and National League start year: Irish Soccer Referees Society website.
- ^ 2006 Eircom League Cup Final report: FAI.ie website.
- ^ Appointment as fourth official in UEFA Cup 2006: SoccerScene.ie website.
- ^ Valur Reykjavik v. Brøndby, match result: Soccerway.com website.
- ^ Referee named for 2006 FAI cup final (also 2002 FAI Cup Final fourth official confirmation): RTÉ Sport website.
- ^ FAI Cup Final 2006 Match Report: IrishFootballOnline website.
