Heat proves too much for linesman at AFC Telford match
The heat proved too much for unfortunate linesman Derek Hill during AFC Telford's pre-season friendly against Blackburn.
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He collapsed on the sidelines, dropping his flag and lying flat out.
Bemused supporters raised the alarm and Mr Hill was taken away on a stretcher.
He was given treatment and was able to make it home without the need for hospital treatment.,
His mishap provided an unexpected opportunity for club volunteer, 16-year-old Callum Parrish.
The 16-year-old, who is in the sixth form at Madeley Academy, stepped up to run the line for the best part of an hour. He's been qualified as a Level Seven referee since March, although both captains had to agree for him to be used for the rest of the game.
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