Somerdale Wanderers JFC
Annual Awards
1979
This year we were honoured to have as Guest of Honour James Finney. Jim took charge of the 1962 FA Cup Final between Tottenham Hotspur and Burnley, was appointed a linesman in the First European Nations Cup Final in Paris in 1960, and in 1963 was referee during the Scotland v Austria game at Hampden Park. He was selected as one of the English referees for the 1966 World Cup and is perhaps best remembered for his part in the ill-tempered World Cup game between Uruguay and West Germany. Jim sent off two Uruguayans, helping Germany to a convincing 4-0 win in the quarter finals. Jim also officiated at the 1971 League Cup Final at Wembley. Injuries suffered in a road accident prevented him for refereeing the European Cup Final in the same year and ended his career. Jim sadly passed away on the 1st April 2008.