The Rushton family has refereeing in their blood. Jim Rushton was a football league referee from 1987 to1996, now his son Steve has taken over the mantle.
Steve Rushton was promoted to the National List for the start of the 2009/10 season after refereeing in the Blue Square Premier.
His first league match was a 1-0 win for Chesterfield at home to Northampton on 15 August 2009.
His first Championship match was the Lilywhites defeat to Swansea in 20010/11 season.
His last Carlisle match was a 3-2 win at Rochdale on 23 April 2011. His last match was a 3-0 defeat for Morecambe at Swindon on 17 December.
Season Record:
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Season: |
Matches: |
Yellow Cards: |
Red Cards: |
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2011/12 |
19 |
56 |
4 |
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2010/11 |
31 |
94 |
5 |
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2009/10 |
24 |
64 |
5 |
His assistants are Alan Clayton and Mark Duncan, both from Cheshire. The fourth official is Kevin Mattocks from Lancashire.