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TOTTENHAM'S home clash with Huddersfield got off to a bonkers start, as the Wembley tannoy asked the CROWD for a qualified referee to step forward.

Mike Jones, pencilled in to officiate the clash, managed to injure himself in the pre-match warm-up, meaning fourth official Kevin Friend was forced to take over as the man in the middle.

 Even the Wembley big screen asked for a qualified ref to step forward
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Even the Wembley big screen asked for a qualified ref to step forwardCredit: Rex Features

That meant that Premier League clash still needed a fourth official, with the Wembley announcer making himself heard in order to get the game going ahead.

The Wembley big-screen was also called in to help, as a message was broadcast onto the giant monitor.

One fan stepped forward thinking he had the opportunity of a lifetime to help officiate a Premier League game.

However, Jones limped back towards the pitch to take over from Friend's fourth official duties... while sitting down.

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 Mike Jones took over as fourth official from the comfort of a chair
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Mike Jones took over as fourth official from the comfort of a chairCredit: Getty Images - Getty
 Son Heung-min scored the opening goal of the game for Tottenham
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Son Heung-min scored the opening goal of the game for TottenhamCredit: EPA

Despite the drama, the game in North London got underway with no delays.

During the game, Tottenham took an early lead, as Son Heung-min slotted past Huddersfield goalkeeper Jonas Lossl.


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Spurs dominated the entire first-half at Wembley, finishing with 75 per cent of the game's possession and taking eight shots to Huddersfield's one.

Should Mauricio Pochettino's men run out winners on the day, they will leapfrog Liverpool into third place, at least until the Reds take on Newcastle at 5.30pm.

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