Mark Clattenburg has been selected to take charge of
The 31-year-old began refereeing in his native North East in 1990 before progressing to the Football League Assistant Referee's List for the 1999-2000 campaign.
Rapid progression saw the young
Clattenburg first rose to national attention early in 2005, when an audacious lob from the half way line by then Tottenham Hotspur player, Pedro Mendes was clearly fumbled over the line by Manchester United goalie Roy Carroll, but the Tyne & Wear official refused to give the goal.
Clattenburg last took charge of
A Darius Henderson double had twice given the Golden Boys the lead, but just after the Blades had restored parity for a second time midway through the second half, Clattenburg sent off Malkay Mackay for violent conduct, a contentious decision which ultimately helped sway the game irretrievably the way of the visitors. Henderson and Clarke Carlisle also received yellow cards for unsporting behaviour in that particular match.
Clattenburg took charge of three Bolton Wanderers fixtures last term, a home victory over Portsmouth in September, an away success at Charlton the following month, and the Trotters' exciting draw (2-2) with Liverpool on January 2nd 2006.
Mr. Clattenburg will be joined by Mr. A.Garratt and Mr R. Martin as his assistants at the Reebok Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
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