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. During a somewhat colourful career handling some of the Game’s top players, he was probably the most controversial referee seen in the UK for many years. 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 Lynch also broke the Football League record for most sending offs when he sent five players off, four of which were from the same team, all in a single game!

KEVIN LYNCH described Marine’s performance in their 2-0 defeat at home to North Ferriby United on Saturday as “one of the worst all season”.

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That won’t be happening this time. We will be focused on our task. It is a tough place to go, so we can’t afford to go into it in the wrong frame of mind. 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. And the manager says their aim is to ensure they head to the Deva Stadium in with a chance, however slim, of securing a top-five spot.

It's another fascinating campaign in Germany. Here's how to watch aBundesligalive stream no matter where you are in the world. Follow our guide below and you'll never have to miss a goal. 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. Master of Ceremonies If you need an accomplished presenter to lead your corporate event, Kevin Lynch has a wealth of experience gained from the banking and sporting world. He also specialises in corporate golf days - and is the ideal after dinner entertainment, as well as hosting the evening and facilitating the auction or raffle. Glenties will play Letterkenny in the Donegal final after they defeated Kikcar 0-11 to 0-8 while Oisin McConville's Inniskeen are out in Monaghan after losing 2-16 to 1-10 to Scotstown, who now play Truagh in the final.

In Fermanagh, Derrygonnelly beat holders Ederney 2-13 to 0-9 in a replay and make it through to the semi-finals. Lynch’s side face Rushall Olympic at the Arriva Stadium on Saturday, before finishing their campaign against champions Chester FC the following weekend. 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. And Lynch, a former team-mate of Lawton at Vauxhall, along with Marine assistants Peter Cumiskey and Phil Brazier, believes the 32-year-old’s leadership skills will be key if his side are to break into the Evo-Stik Premier Division play-off places this season. Lawton himself was captain of Altrincham until his departure from Moss Lane last week, but revealed his decision to join Marine was born out of a desire to play first-team football.It was one of the worst performances we have managed all year. We just never turned up, and that was hard to take. I made my feelings known afterwards.” Thirty-three years a ref and linesman, 15 years at professional level, the last eight as a Football League referee, Lynch recounts those times with the humour and candour he brought to his sporting endeavours. I was very disappointed on Saturday. The players have been outstanding all season long, but they let themselves down at the weekend, and at a crucial stage of the season.

The midfielder arrived at the Arriva Stadium last week from Blue Square North outfit Altrincham, and made his debut in Saturday’s 3-2 defeat at former club Vauxhall Motors in the FA Trophy. We have a great chance,” he says. “We have Hednesford, then FC United of Manchester, then Kendal. They are three huge games, and they could shape our season. Haaland’s goals have ensured Dortmund are well position to be Bayern’s closet rivals for this year’s title, but the early part of the season has seen an unexpected third challenger emerge for the championship.

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Clann Eireann are through to the Armagh decider against Crossmaglen Rangers thanks to a 3-11 to 2-12 victory over Ballymacnab. We did well at Vauxhall, with only silly mistakes costing us. If we conduct ourselves in a similar manner, we will do well, I am sure.”