While refereeing an M69 derby between Coventry City and Leicester City in 1999 he attempted to backheel the ball during a break in play and fell over, an incident which was captured on camera and is regularly used in football blooper shows.
During a 1999 football game between Coventry City and Leicester City, the referee tried to kick the ball with the sole of his foot but lost balance and fell over, which was caught on camera.