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Alan Welsby
After a short illness one of England's
International Referees, Alan Welsby died on August 9 at the age
of 69. A member of the Manchester Society since 1962, Alan officiated
at some sixteen international matches, a somewhat outstanding
feat at that time when, the furthest he was likely to travel, was
Paris. Always a commanding figure on the park, he was a stickler
for the Law and woe betide any offender. He received little trouble
after making his reputation when sending off four players in a B
International in Dublin.
Alan was at various times Chairman of Manchester, on the Northern
Group which he represented on the RFU Referees' Sub-Committee and
later on the RFU International Referee Selection Committee. Many
referees outside Manchester owe much to this outstanding servant
of Ruby Football and learnt much from his wise Advice and considered
Assessments. Remembered in Durham attending the Hatfield Conferences.
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