Bio
Rodger Gifford
Born: 1948-04-12
Intl. since: 1986-01-01
Hometown: Llanbradach (Mid Glamorgan)
Country: Wales
Speaks: English, Welsh
Occupation: Working for the Welsh FA
Hobbies:

Gifford started as a linesman 1976 and became active as a referee in 1984. Already in 1986 Gifford earned his FIFA badge.

and

Gifford refereed internationally UEFA Cup matches and UEFA Cup Winners Cup matches. He ended his career in 1995 and become a referees' assessor, a UEFA Referee Observer and a National Referees Officer for the Welsh FA.

Did you know
EARLY

  • In 1990, during the European Cup Winners Cup Second Round first leg tie between Fram Reykjavík and Barcelona, Gifford was confronted with a streaker running across the field, despite conditions of "intense cold".
  • During half time in a 1995 match between Blackburn Rovers and Leeds United a spectator ran on the pitch in an attempt to confront referee Gifford. Luckily the "supporter" was ushered away by police, arrested and banned by the host club.
Statistics
Statistics for RODGER GIFFORD
Totals Home Away Total
Penalties 1 0 1
Fouls 0 0 0
Yellow 0 0 0
YellowRed 0 0 0
Red 0 3 3
Averages Home Away Total
Penalties 0.17 0 0.08
Fouls 0 0 0
Yellow 0 0 0
YellowRed 0 0 0
Red 0 0.5 0.25

Based on 6 international matches

Matches
MATCHES FOR RODGER GIFFORD
Date Score Yellow Red Penalties Fouls
UEFA Cup 1992 - 1993
1st roundGalatasarayKatowice1992-09-292 - 1 0 (0-0)3 (0-3)1 (1-0)0 (0-0)
European Cup2 1990 - 1991
2nd roundFram ReykjavikBarcelona1990-10-231 - 2 0 (0-0)0 (0-0)0 (0-0)0 (0-0)
UEFA Cup 1990 - 1991
1st roundMTKLuzern FC1990-09-191 - 1 0 (0-0)0 (0-0)0 (0-0)0 (0-0)
friendly
IrelandFinland1990-05-161 - 1 0 (0-0)0 (0-0)0 (0-0)0 (0-0)
UEFA Cup 1989 - 1990
1/4 finalsLiege RFCWerder Bremen1990-03-071 - 4 0 (0-0)0 (0-0)0 (0-0)0 (0-0)
European Cup 1989 - 1990
1st roundBrøndbyMarseille1989-09-271 - 1 0 (0-0)0 (0-0)0 (0-0)0 (0-0)