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Darren Drysdale
Born: February 18, 1971
Nationality: 
English
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EnglishRole: Referee
Over the last 12 months Darren Drysdale has refereed 15 games, comprising 9 League One games, 5 League Two games and 1 EFL Trophy game. In addition he has been a linesman 1 time and Fourth Official 80 times.
During this period he has issued 0 yellow card at a rate of 0 per game and 0 red card at a rate of 0 per game.
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Sports Mole has 13 articles about Darren Drysdale. Articles 1 to 13:
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Referee Darren Drysdale handed back-dated suspension
The 50-year-old is available to referee again having been charged with improper conduct after he squared up to the Ipswich midfielder.Mar 11, 19:58
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Graham Potter: 'Disrespect for referees is cultural issue'
Recent incidents involving Mike Dean and Darren Drysdale have put the issue in focus once more.Feb 21, 09:14
Referee Darren Drysdale removed from Southend United, Bolton Wanderers clash
The 50-year-old has been charged with improper conduct after he appeared to square up to Ipswich midfielder Alan Judge on Tuesday.Feb 18, 12:56
Football Association charge referee Darren Drysdale over confrontation
The 49-year-old has been charged with improper conduct after he appeared to square up to the Ipswich midfielder.Feb 17, 19:50
Referee Darren Drysdale apologises over player confrontation
The 49-year-old Lincolnshire official said he failed to keep his composure.Feb 17, 14:03
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Paul Lambert asks EFL to investigate referee confrontation with Alan Judge
The 49-year-old Lincolnshire official appeared to square up to the Ipswich player.Feb 17, 10:22
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Referee Darren Drysdale appears to square up to Ipswich's Alan Judge
Darren Drysdale appeared to move his head towards Alan Judge.Feb 16, 23:41
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Cheltenham put one foot in playoff final with Northampton victory
The Cobblers missed an early penalty and were punished.Jun 18, 21:17
Bolton Wanderers manager Neil Lennon charged with misconduct by FA
Neil Lennon is charged with misconduct by the Football Association after suggesting that Darren Drysdale was biased towards Queens Park Rangers on Saturday.Oct 6, 12:47
Neil Lennon "frustrated" by Bolton Wanderers collapse
Bolton Wanderers boss Neil Lennon says that he "does not understand" how his side failed to see out the closing stages against QPR to take home a share of the points.Oct 5, 09:26
Josh Lillis earns 10-man Rochdale Lancashire derby draw with Bury
Josh Lillis produces several second-half saves to earn 10-man Rochdale a Lancashire derby point with Bury after Ian Henderson had been sent off at Gigg Lane.Mar 7, 21:42
Half-Time Report: Ian Henderson sees red for Rochdale in Lancashire derby
Rochdale's Ian Henderson is sent off in a goalless first half of their Lancashire derby with Bury at Gigg Lane.Mar 7, 20:38
Three dismissed in Southend United win over Mansfield Town
Southend beat Mansfield 3-0 at Roots Hall in a League Two match during which there were three players sent off and a bizarre own goal.Nov 1, 22:58
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