11 Facts About Keith Stroud

1.

Keith Paul Stroud was born on 12 August 1969 and is a professional English football referee who officiates in the Football League and Premier League.

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2.

Keith Stroud progressed via the Wessex League, becoming a National List assistant referee in 2000 and a Select Group assistant referee in 2002.

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3.

Keith Stroud was promoted from the Football Conference to the National List of referees in 2004 and became a FIFA assistant referee in the same year.

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4.

Keith Stroud handled a League One play-off semi-final first leg in 2006 and a League Two play-off semi-final first leg in 2007.

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5.

Keith Stroud is currently the Referees' Development Manager for the Hampshire Football Association.

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6.

On 3 January 2012, Keith Stroud became the chief executive of the Bedfordshire Football Association.

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7.

On 2 August 2013, Keith Stroud officiated the match between Sheffield United and Notts County, kicking off the 125th year of the Football League.

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8.

Keith Stroud has been a Luton Town fan from a young age and therefore, does not officiate any of The Hatters' fixtures.

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9.

On 5 April 2017, Keith Stroud refereed an EFL Championship match between Newcastle and Burton Albion.

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10.

On 22 April 2019 Keith Stroud refereed the EFL Championship match between Brentford and Leeds United.

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11.

Keith Stroud denied Leeds a penalty for a foul on Patrick Bamford before Neal Maupay put the Bees ahead.

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