John Blackwell (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]

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

References edit

  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. ^ a b "Lebanon outclassed by Palestine selected". The Palestine Post. 30 April 1940. Retrieved 25 March 2020.