John Blackwell (referee)

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John Blackwell
Born England
Other occupation Soldier
International
Years League Role
1940 FIFA listed Referee

John Blackwell was an English soldier and football referee. He officiated the 1940 friendly between Mandatory Palestine and Lebanon, which ended in a 5–1 victory to the home side.[1][2] He was also part of the British Army in Palestine in 1940.[2]

References

  1. ^ Goldberg, Asher (15 March 2012). "נבחרת לבנון בתל-אביב" [Lebanon team in Tel Aviv] (in Hebrew). Israel Football Association. Retrieved 24 March 2020.
  2. ^
    The Palestine Post
    . 30 April 1940. Retrieved 25 March 2020.