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MY FINAL WHISTLE

BOOKS by Rugby League referees are a rarity, but former Super League whistler Ian Smith is about to fill the gap admirably with ‘My Final Whistle’.

The autobiography, which is due for release in September, tells the story of how Smith, from Oldham, rose to prominence as a top match official, covering more than 350 top-flight fixtures.

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