Ian Stokes
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Ian Stokes is an Irish
FIFA
-level soccer referee from Dublin. An experienced League of Ireland
official, he took charge of the 2005 FAI Cup Final at Lansdowne Road
, Dublin. He has also taken charge of one of the semi-finals of the 2007 Setanta Sports Cup
. At international level, Stokes refereed one UEFA Euro 2008 qualifier. In October 2008, he refereed at the UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship
.
and later took charge of a Euro 2008 qualifier, Andorra
v. Israel
in the Estadi Comunal d'Aixovall. The match was attended by 680 spectators.
5 – 0 at Kadriorg
in Tallinn
, Estonia
. On 10 October 2008, he took charge of the Group 2 match in which Belgium and Croatia
drew 2 – 2 at Kuusalu
in Kuusalu
, Estonia
.
in which City lost 2–1. Following the game, City manager Damien Richardson
criticised the FAI
and its disciplinary commission. He claimed that football in Ireland was being run by "an old boys' network" and expressed his anger at the suspensions which had just previously been handed out to his defender Danny Murphy
. The FAI received the reports of Stokes and match observer Pat Quigley and spent the following day collecting newspaper clippings and transcripts of Richardson's post-match press conference.
In July 2008, Stokes awarded a penalty to Cobh Ramblers
against Bray Wanderers
in a Premier Division match, only to over-rule and give a free kick to Bray as Kevin Murray prepared to take the spot-kick. Earlier in the match he had disallowed a Daryl Kavanagh
goal, Cobh conceded a late goal to lose the match and were subsequently relegated at the end of the season.
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
FIFA
FIFA
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association , commonly known by the acronym FIFA , is the international governing body of :association football, futsal and beach football. Its headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter, who is in his fourth...
-level soccer referee from Dublin. An experienced League of Ireland
League of Ireland
The League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...
official, he took charge of the 2005 FAI Cup Final at Lansdowne Road
Lansdowne Road
Lansdowne Road was a stadium in Dublin owned by the Irish Rugby Football Union that has been the location of a number of sports stadiums. It was used primarily for rugby union and for association football matches as well as some music concerts...
, Dublin. He has also taken charge of one of the semi-finals of the 2007 Setanta Sports Cup
Setanta Sports Cup 2007
The Setanta Sports Cup 2007 is the 3rd staging of the cross-border cup competition that takes place between football clubs from the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland...
. At international level, Stokes refereed one UEFA Euro 2008 qualifier. In October 2008, he refereed at the UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship
UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship
The European Under 19 Football Championship is an annual football competition organised by the sport's European governing body, UEFA. The competition has been held since 1948. It was originally called the FIFA junior tournament, until it was taken over by UEFA in 1955...
.
Career
Stokes received his FIFA badge in 2004. He officiated the 2005 FAI Cup Final and the semi-final of the 2007 Setanta Sports Cup 2007. In 2006, Stokes was appointed to the Elite Phase of the UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship in CroatiaCroatia
Croatia , officially the Republic of Croatia , is a unitary democratic parliamentary republic in Europe at the crossroads of the Mitteleuropa, the Balkans, and the Mediterranean. Its capital and largest city is Zagreb. The country is divided into 20 counties and the city of Zagreb. Croatia covers ...
and later took charge of a Euro 2008 qualifier, Andorra
Andorra national football team
The Andorra national football team represents Andorra in association football and is controlled by the Andorran Football Federation, the governing body for football in Andorra. The team has enjoyed very little success due to the Principality's tiny population, the fourth smallest of any UEFA...
v. Israel
Israel national football team
The Israel national football team is the national football team of Israel, controlled by the Israel Football Association .Israel National Football is the direct successor of the Eretz Yisrael National Team during British Mandate...
in the Estadi Comunal d'Aixovall. The match was attended by 680 spectators.
UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship 2008
In October 2008, Stokes attended the UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship in a professional capacity. On 7 October 2008, he took charge of the Group 2 match in which Belgium beat EstoniaEstonia national football team
The Estonia national football team represents Estonia in international association football. Team members are selected by the head coach of Estonian Football Association . Estonia play their home matches at the A. Le Coq Arena in Tallinn, Estonia....
5 – 0 at Kadriorg
Kadriorg
Kadriorg is a subdistrict in the district of Kesklinn , Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. It has a population of 3,333 . Kadriorg means "Catherine's Valley" in Estonian, this derives from the Catherinethal, a Baroque palace of Catherine I of Russia.-External links:**...
in Tallinn
Tallinn
Tallinn is the capital and largest city of Estonia. It occupies an area of with a population of 414,940. It is situated on the northern coast of the country, on the banks of the Gulf of Finland, south of Helsinki, east of Stockholm and west of Saint Petersburg. Tallinn's Old Town is in the list...
, Estonia
Estonia
Estonia , officially the Republic of Estonia , is a state in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland, to the west by the Baltic Sea, to the south by Latvia , and to the east by Lake Peipsi and the Russian Federation . Across the Baltic Sea lies...
. On 10 October 2008, he took charge of the Group 2 match in which Belgium and Croatia
Croatia national football team
The Croatia national football team represents Croatia in international football. The team is controlled by the Croatian Football Federation, the governing body for football in the country, and has been managed since 2006 by former player Slaven Bilić...
drew 2 – 2 at Kuusalu
Kuusalu
Kuusalu is a small borough in Harju County, northern Estonia. It is the administrative centre of Kuusalu Parish. Kuusalu has a population of 1,220 .-Notable people:*Eduard Ahrens , clergyman and linguist...
in Kuusalu
Kuusalu
Kuusalu is a small borough in Harju County, northern Estonia. It is the administrative centre of Kuusalu Parish. Kuusalu has a population of 1,220 .-Notable people:*Eduard Ahrens , clergyman and linguist...
, Estonia
Estonia
Estonia , officially the Republic of Estonia , is a state in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland, to the west by the Baltic Sea, to the south by Latvia , and to the east by Lake Peipsi and the Russian Federation . Across the Baltic Sea lies...
.
Controversy
In May 2006, Stokes refereed an FAI Cup match between Cork City and Longford TownLongford Town F.C.
Longford Town F.C. is an Irish football club playing in the League of Ireland First Division. The club, founded in 1924 and elected to the league in 1984, hails from Longford, County Longford and play their home matches at Flancare Park...
in which City lost 2–1. Following the game, City manager Damien Richardson
Damien Richardson
Damien John Richardson is an Irish football manager and former player. He currently has no club attachments, having left Cork City at the end of the 2007 season. Richardson formerly managed Gillingham in England and Cobh Ramblers, Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers in Ireland.Richardson's father...
criticised the FAI
Football Association of Ireland
The Football Association of Ireland is the governing body for the sport of association football in the Republic of Ireland. It should not to be confused with the Irish Football Association , which is the organising body for the sport in Northern Ireland.For the full history, statistics and records...
and its disciplinary commission. He claimed that football in Ireland was being run by "an old boys' network" and expressed his anger at the suspensions which had just previously been handed out to his defender Danny Murphy
Danny Murphy (footballer born 1982)
Daniel Thomas "Danny" Murphy is an English-born Irish football who plays as a defender for Cork City.-In England:Murphy, a left full back, previously played for Queens Park Rangers, Swindon Town, and Margate.-Queens Park Rangers:...
. The FAI received the reports of Stokes and match observer Pat Quigley and spent the following day collecting newspaper clippings and transcripts of Richardson's post-match press conference.
In July 2008, Stokes awarded a penalty to Cobh Ramblers
Cobh Ramblers F.C.
Cobh Ramblers Football Club . is an Irish football club playing in the A Championship, the third tier of Irish football. The club, founded in 1922 and elected to the league in 1985, hails from Cobh, County Cork and play their home matches at St. Colman's Park...
against Bray Wanderers
Bray Wanderers A.F.C.
Bray Wanderers A.F.C. are an Irish football club playing in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland. The club, founded in 1942 and elected to the League in 1985, hails from Bray and play their home matches at the Carlisle Grounds. Club colours are Green and White, and it goes by the nickname...
in a Premier Division match, only to over-rule and give a free kick to Bray as Kevin Murray prepared to take the spot-kick. Earlier in the match he had disallowed a Daryl Kavanagh
Daryl Kavanagh
Daryl "Dil" Kavanagh is an Irish football striker who is currently playing for St Patrick's Athletic F.C..Kavanagh was part of the extremely successful Carrick United team which reached the Munster and FAI Junior Cup final as well as the Munster Senior Cup Finals.Signed for Waterford United from...
goal, Cobh conceded a late goal to lose the match and were subsequently relegated at the end of the season.