Last reffed us in 2010 in our 2-2 draw with Leeds at Bellend Rd. Also reffed the first playoff semi final between us and Watford.
He won't have been linesman as he reffed Palace-Swansea the next day. Just found this - he wasn't. http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/referees/appointments/
Ahh it was Garratt I was thinking off, I always thought Kevin Friend was Garratt. I know which one it is now, pretty decent ref when I've seen him.
Could be worse though. He blows hot and cold and has had a few run ins with big Sam Lard-ace. I was more worried about Martin Atkinson @ Newcastle but he got it all spot on,, even Tom Huddlestones late booking. Kevin may well end up being our Friend. Interesting that the 4th Official is Howard Webb who is the ref. for Sunderland v. Liverpool on sunday. Interesting to also note that Lee Mason only has 4th official duties(AV-MC & Sun-Liv) over the coming weekend and Jon Moss (who was ref. for the Man Utd v. Palace fiasco) is stood down for a 2nd weekend.