World Cup final ref in whistle-stop visit for fundraiser (From York Press)
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World Cup final ref in whistle-stop visit for fundraiser
8:42am Tuesday 7th February 2012 in Fundraising fun
The Lord Mayor of York, Coun David Horton, BBC football commentator Guy Mowbray, referee Howard Webb and Pike Hills Golf Club captain John Norman
WORLD Cup and Premiership football referee Howard Webb was the main speaker at a fundraising dinner hosted by the Lord Mayor of York.
Mr Webb spoke to about 90 guests at Pike Hills Golf Club on his refereeing career, overseeing clashes between some of the biggest clubs and players in the world.
Mr Webb was referee in the 2010 World Cup final in South Africa between Spain and Holland and at the weekend was at the centre of a controversial match between Chelsea and Manchester United which ended 3-3.
The guests at the fundraising dinner had also heard from BBC football commentator Guy Mowbray, who hails from York.
The evening is believed to have raised about £1,800 for MIND and York Against Cancer, the chosen charities of the Lord Mayor of York, Coun David Horton.
