Former ref Jim McCluskey dies

[biggie1875]

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It is with great sadness that I have to inform you that Jim McCluskey sadly passed away early this morning.The family have requested no contact at this early stage in their mourning.We have no details as yet of the funeral arrangements but when we receive these we will send them out.

[IWasThere2016]

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http://www.glasgowreferees.co.uk/2013/11/jim-mccluskey/ r.I p

I'd a look on wiki - only 63.

It would seem some Celtc fan did his Wiki page - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_McCluskey

[Part/Time Supporter]

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I'd a look on wiki - only 63.

It would seem some Celtc fan did his Wiki page - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_McCluskey

http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Footba...ot.-a062363637

McCluskey has been no stranger to controversy and felt the wrath of Celtic fans more than once. In 1990, they accused him of favouring Rangers and hired a private detective to follow him after their 2-1 Skol Cup Final defeat.

[Hibercelona]

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Only the SFA could give a cup final to a referee knowing that it's there last game.

If I was a referee and I was given Hibs v Someone in a SC final for my last ever game, i'd be putting the ball in the net myself.

[Part/Time Supporter]

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Only the SFA could give a cup final to a referee knowing that it's there last game.

If I was a referee and I was given Hibs v Someone in a SC final for my last ever game, i'd be putting the ball in the net myself.

Didn't make much difference, mind. That was the cup final where Jim Leighton (also in his final ever game) was clattered by a Hun in the first few minutes and couldn't continue. The sheep didn't name a sub goalie and had to put Robbie Winters in goal.

[delbert]

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Quite simply one of the best referees Scotland ever produced, a referee who had the respect of both players and officials. Jim was a referee who always wanted to let the games flow and stay out of the limelight, but he knew exactly when to step in if required. A relatively young age to pass away and very sad for his family, condolences to them.

[Pretty Boy]

He was ref the day i was mascot v Celtic. Gave me the pound from the coin toss.

[Jonnyboy]

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Quite simply one of the best referees Scotland ever produced, a referee who had the respect of both players and officials. Jim was a referee who always wanted to let the games flow and stay out of the limelight, but he knew exactly when to step in if required. A relatively young age to pass away and very sad for his family, condolences to them.

I hate to speak ill of the dead but I'm afraid I have to disagree here. Jim McCluskey (and I'm gonna sound like a Sellik fan here) always favoured Rangers with 50/50 decisions. I saw it many times when the Huns played Hibs.