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Jim McCluskey

1950 – 2013

Scottish football referee

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About Jim McCluskey

Lived 1950 – 2013 (aged 63). Jim McCluskey was a British association football player and association football referee.

James McCluskey (1 November 1950 – 14 November 2013)

Career A former player in the early 1970s before becoming an official, the 1993 Scottish League Cup final at Celtic Park in which Rangers overcame Hibernian 2–1, and the 1994 Scottish League Cup final won on penalties by Raith Rovers over Celtic at Ibrox Stadium. With the national cup finals being spread around those locations during the 1990s due to reconstruction work, this gave McCluskey the unique distinction of having refereed such matches at all three venues. and altogether took charge of more than 50 FIFA and UEFA matches. He presided over the 2000 Scottish Cup final, in which Rangers beat Aberdeen 4–0 at Hampden.

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James McCluskey, James "Jim" McCluskey

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jim McCluskey?

Scottish football referee (1950-2013)

When was Jim McCluskey born?

Jim McCluskey was born on 1 November 1950 in North Lanarkshire.

When did Jim McCluskey die?

Jim McCluskey died on 14 November 2013 in Scotland.

What was Jim McCluskey's occupation?

Jim McCluskey was an association football player and association football referee.

What nationality was Jim McCluskey?

Jim McCluskey was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jim McCluskey

· Wikidata: Q1099541

· DBpedia: Jim McCluskey

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