b. 17/1/1961
Mr Bennett takes charge of third Boro game this term. He was the man in the middle when Boro drew 0-0 at Bolton in September and the 1-1 draw with Wigan at the Riverside in December.
To date this season he has officiated in 36 games, dishing out 120 yellow cards and 13 red cards. Last season he was in charge of 14 games when he issued 141 yellow cards and 12 red cards.
Having started on the Football League list in 1995, he was promoted to the Premier League list in 1999 and has officiated in well over 100 Premier League games since.
Domestically, the top games that he has taken charge of include the 2003 Division 1 Play-off Final between Wolves and Sheffield United and the 2005 Carling Cup Final between Chelsea and Liverpool.
He was promoted to the FIFA list in 2001 and has numerous Champions League, UEFA Cup and international matches under his belt.