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Kevin Lynch
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2025 1:47 am
by gandhisflipflop
I was watching an episode of under the cosh tonight with the referee Kevin Lynch. He said about us “if it’s 25 to 8 in the evening in this country, in Burnley it’s 1935”
He also said that we threw bananas onto the pitch in a game to the mid to late 90’s (he referenced waddle being the manager) against Blackpool away because they had a few black players. We were the only club we reported to the FA for racism. Can anyone shed any light on this?
His stories are interesting but the way he spoke about us was less than flattering.
Re: Kevin Lynch
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2025 2:52 am
by Vegas Claret
maybe all that explains his performance away at Barnsley because nothing else can
Re: Kevin Lynch
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2025 8:26 am
by dougcollins
Vegas Claret wrote: ↑Sat Aug 09, 2025 2:52 am
maybe all that explains his performance away at Barnsley because nothing else can
Once had the misfortune to meet him on a train.
What a complete and utter @rsehole.
Re: Kevin Lynch
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2025 8:32 am
by Woodleyclaret
I remember some Rochdale fans throwing bananas on the pitch at Burnley. Leighton James picked on up and ate it throwing the skin off the pitch.Re reporting clubs for racism I reported several incidents to the Police at Millwall in an away game and it got covered by the Times .The gutless FA did the square root of sod all.
Re: Kevin Lynch
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2025 8:35 am
by Quickenthetempo
We have had a thread on this before and his stories proved to be bullshit.
Re: Kevin Lynch
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2025 8:36 am
by Bordeauxclaret
He’s an absolute bullshitter.
Re: Kevin Lynch
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2025 8:39 am
by gandhisflipflop
Quickenthetempo wrote: ↑Sat Aug 09, 2025 8:35 am
We have had a thread on this before and his stories proved to be bullshit.
The podcast is 2 years old now but didn’t see the thread.
Re: Kevin Lynch
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2025 8:48 am
by ecc
gandhisflipflop wrote: ↑Sat Aug 09, 2025 1:47 am
I was watching an episode of under the cosh tonight with the referee Kevin Lynch. He said about us “if it’s 25 to 8 in the evening in this country, in Burnley it’s 1935”
He also said that we threw bananas onto the pitch in a game to the mid to late 90’s (he referenced waddle being the manager) against Blackpool away because they had a few black players. We were the only club we reported to the FA for racism. Can anyone shed any light on this?
His stories are interesting but the way he spoke about us was less than flattering.
DH.
Re: Kevin Lynch
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2025 8:59 am
by ClaretTony
The only thing I can remember about that Blackpool game was him sending off John Mullin who was on loan to us at the time from Sunderland.
Re: Kevin Lynch
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2025 9:05 am
by Row x
Quickenthetempo wrote: ↑Sat Aug 09, 2025 8:35 am
We have had a thread on this before and his stories proved to be bullshit.
Funny how a lot of people on podcasts seem to re write history
Re: Kevin Lynch
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2025 9:14 am
by Quickenthetempo
Row x wrote: ↑Sat Aug 09, 2025 9:05 am
Funny how a lot of people on podcasts seem to re write history
It wasn't too bad when ex footballers used to exaggerate on the after dinner circuit as it was aimed at making drunk people laugh and most stories would be forgotten with a hangover.
Now, with podcasts etc.. they will be available for years to come.
Re: Kevin Lynch
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2025 9:19 am
by clarets1978
Woodleyclaret wrote: ↑Sat Aug 09, 2025 8:32 am
I remember some Rochdale fans throwing bananas on the pitch at Burnley. Leighton James picked on up and ate it throwing the skin off the pitch.Re reporting clubs for racism I reported several incidents to the Police at Millwall in an away game and it got covered by the Times .The gutless FA did the square root of sod all.
I once wrote to the FA, Football League and Millwall themselves about racism (monkey chants) at thier ground. Millwall answered me basically saying it didnt happen and that its was boos based around a fictitious story they made up then a couple of weeks later the FA and Football League both wrote back to me and said that they can see Millwall have answered me and were happy with that. Totally brushed under the carpet.
Re: Kevin Lynch
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2025 9:33 am
by bobinho
Ignoring the rules just because he didn’t like a certain player…. Gutless, and lacks integrity, in a profession that DEMANDS it. Arsehole.
Re: Kevin Lynch
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2025 9:41 am
by Steve-Harpers-perm
As above made up a load of stories and comes across as an arrogant arsehole which was probably his aim.
Re: Kevin Lynch
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2025 9:51 am
by Jakubs Tash
All made up and over-exaggerated. It’ll make him a few more quid when doing his after-dinner speaking. A bit like Dean Saunders who sadly adds parts to stories about Brian Clough during his battle with alcoholism to make the story ‘funnier’.
Re: Kevin Lynch
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2025 9:51 am
by ksrclaret
I genuinely couldn’t watch that podcast on account of how ugly the man is. Skin crawl vibes.
Re: Kevin Lynch
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2025 10:29 am
by thomaspaine
Vegas Claret wrote: ↑Sat Aug 09, 2025 2:52 am
maybe all that explains his performance away at Barnsley because nothing else can
I don’t think anything could explain his performance away at Barnsley other than sheer incompetence ……probably the worst officiating I have ever seen .
Re: Kevin Lynch
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2025 10:35 am
by ClaretTony
Jakubs Tash wrote: ↑Sat Aug 09, 2025 9:51 am
All made up and over-exaggerated. It’ll make him a few more quid when doing his after-dinner speaking. A bit like Dean Saunders who sadly adds parts to stories about Brian Clough during his battle with alcoholism to make the story ‘funnier’.
Clough, one of the worst for telling stories about others when he was on the after dinner circuit. When I saw him he absolutely tore into Gary Birtles and, in particular, Justin Fashanu while launching an attack on our former chairman Bob Lord who had only weeks before passed away.
Re: Kevin Lynch
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2025 10:35 am
by ClaretTony
thomaspaine wrote: ↑Sat Aug 09, 2025 10:29 am
I don’t think anything could explain his performance away at Barnsley other than sheer incompetence ……probably the worst officiating I have ever seen .
It was on a par with some of the worst that night
Re: Kevin Lynch
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2025 10:47 am
by Jakubs Tash
ClaretTony wrote: ↑Sat Aug 09, 2025 10:35 am
Clough, one of the worst for telling stories about others when he was on the after dinner circuit. When I saw him he absolutely tore into Gary Birtles and, in particular, Justin Fashanu while launching an attack on our former chairman Bob Lord who had only weeks before passed away.
I think there’s a saying about two wrongs not making a right….
Re: Kevin Lynch
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2025 10:48 am
by ClaretTony
Jakubs Tash wrote: ↑Sat Aug 09, 2025 10:47 am
I think there’s a saying about two wrongs not making a right….
I left that night with absolutely no respect for him whatsoever and I also know how much he ripped off a struggling non-league club with last minute demands which forced them to pay him four times what had been agreed.
Re: Kevin Lynch
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2025 10:51 am
by Anonymous Claret
I remember watching this a while ago. I really enjoyed it and took it for what it was, an entertaining part fact and exaggerated fictitious account of his time as a ref. For me Lynch was 1 of the worst refs about but this doesn't deter the fact that he is a great storyteller. That is IMHO of course and some of you may disagree.
Re: Kevin Lynch
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2025 11:18 am
by scouseclaret
Woodleyclaret wrote: ↑Sat Aug 09, 2025 8:32 am
I remember some Rochdale fans throwing bananas on the pitch at Burnley. Leighton James picked on up and ate it throwing the skin off the pitch.Re reporting clubs for racism I reported several incidents to the Police at Millwall in an away game and it got covered by the Times .The gutless FA did the square root of sod all.
I thought it was at Burnden Park when Taffy ate the banana and it was very early 90s (would’ve had to be). That said, I’ve witnessed some pretty appalling racism from Burnley fans over the years so we’re not entirely innocent in this respect.
Re: Kevin Lynch
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2025 12:18 pm
by mdd2
ClaretTony wrote: ↑Sat Aug 09, 2025 8:59 am
The only thing I can remember about that Blackpool game was him sending off John Mullin who was on loan to us at the time from Sunderland.
I recall that. I think John put his hands on Lynch’s chest and got a red card. Really looked innocuous.
Re: Kevin Lynch
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2025 12:43 pm
by ClaretTony
mdd2 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 09, 2025 12:18 pm
I recall that. I think John put his hands on Lynch’s chest and got a red card. Really looked innocuous.
He did
Re: Kevin Lynch
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2025 5:39 pm
by Goody1975
scouseclaret wrote: ↑Sat Aug 09, 2025 11:18 am
I thought it was at Burnden Park when Taffy ate the banana and it was very early 90s (would’ve had to be). That said, I’ve witnessed some pretty appalling racism from Burnley fans over the years so we’re not entirely innocent in this respect.
It was the battle of Burnden in 1988, the banana was aimed at former Bolton player George Oghani.