Liam Gordon has been appointed as the referee for the All-Ireland hurling final between Cork and Tipperary, marking his first time officiating a senior inter-county championship final. The match is scheduled to take place at Croke Park on July 20th. Gordon, who is from Galway and represents the Killimor club, previously refereed the 2019 All-Ireland U20 hurling final between these two teams, which Tipperary won.

Gordon's team of umpires includes Damien Gibbons, Alan McClearn, John Larkin, and Ollie Reilly, all affiliated with Killimor. Seán Stack from Dublin and Thomas Walsh from Waterford will serve as linesmen for the match. Stack will also act as the standby referee. Colm McDonald from Antrim will be responsible for sideline duties while Dickie Murphy from Wexford will oversee Hawk-Eye technology during the game.

This upcoming final will be significant for Gordon as it represents his 18th time officiating a top-tier hurling match since he began refereeing Liam MacCarthy games in 2020. He has already taken charge of several matches involving Cork this year, including their Munster championship games against Clare and Limerick.

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Here are the biases and word tricks found in the text:

The text uses strong words to push a positive feeling about Liam Gordon, saying he has been "appointed" as the referee for the All-Ireland hurling final, which implies a sense of importance and prestige. This language helps to create a positive image of Gordon and his abilities. The word "appointed" also suggests that Gordon was chosen for this role, which adds to his prestige. This choice of words creates a positive tone and helps to build up Gordon's reputation. The text says: "Liam Gordon has been appointed as the referee for the All-Ireland hurling final between Cork and Tipperary..."

The text uses passive voice to hide who is responsible for selecting Liam Gordon as the referee. The sentence "Gordon, who is from Galway and represents the Killimor club, previously refereed the 2019 All-Ireland U20 hurling final between these two teams..." could be rewritten in active voice as "It was decided that Liam Gordon, who is from Galway and represents the Killimor club, would referee the 2019 All-Ireland U20 hurling final between these two teams...". This change makes it clear that someone made a decision about who would be refereeing.

The text presents information about Liam Gordon's experience in refereeing top-tier hurling matches in a way that creates a sense of accomplishment and expertise. By saying he has already taken charge of several matches involving Cork this year, including their Munster championship games against Clare and Limerick, it implies that Gordon is well-qualified for this role.

The text leaves out important context about why Liam Stack from Dublin will serve as linesman for only part of the match while Thomas Walsh from Waterford will serve as linesman for all parts of it except one specific part where Stack will act as standby referee. This omission might lead readers to assume that Stack's role is just an extra or backup position.

The text presents information about Dickie Murphy from Wexford overseeing Hawk-Eye technology during the game without mentioning any potential controversy or criticism surrounding Hawk-Eye technology or its use in sports refereeing.

The text mentions Colm McDonald from Antrim being responsible for sideline duties without providing any additional context or explanation about what these duties entail or why McDonald was chosen for this role.

By focusing on Liam Gordon's experience and qualifications without mentioning any potential criticisms or controversies surrounding his refereeing style or decisions, the text creates an overly positive image of him.

By presenting information about Liam Stack's role in such a way that downplays its significance compared to Thomas Walsh's role, but then later revealing more details showing how important Stack's role actually is (by acting as standby referee), we see how selective presentation can create biased impressions

The input text conveys a sense of significance and accomplishment, particularly in the context of Liam Gordon's appointment as the referee for the All-Ireland hurling final. The phrase "marking his first time officiating a senior inter-county championship final" (emphasis mine) suggests a sense of pride and achievement, as Gordon's experience is being recognized and celebrated. This emotion is strong, as it is highlighted at the beginning of the text, and serves to establish Gordon's credibility and expertise.

The text also expresses excitement and anticipation for the upcoming match, with phrases like "scheduled to take place at Croke Park on July 20th" creating a sense of expectation. The use of specific details like dates and locations adds to this feeling, making the reader feel more engaged and invested in the event.

The mention of Gordon's previous experience refereeing an All-Ireland U20 hurling final between Cork and Tipperary also conveys a sense of familiarity and comfort with high-pressure situations. This emotion is subtle but serves to reassure readers that Gordon is capable of handling the demands of a senior championship final.

The inclusion of various officials from different counties also creates a sense of inclusivity and fairness, which can be seen as an attempt to build trust with readers. The use of specific names like Seán Stack from Dublin and Thomas Walsh from Waterford adds to this feeling, making readers feel more connected to the event.

However, there are no emotions that could be described as negative or worrying in this text. Instead, it presents a positive tone that aims to inform readers about Liam Gordon's appointment while building excitement for the upcoming match.

In terms of persuasion tools used by the writer, repetition is not evident in this text. However, comparisons are made between different levels of competition (e.g., U20 vs senior championship), which helps create context for Gordon's experience. Additionally, specific details about his previous matches involving Cork this year serve to emphasize his expertise.

Overall, these emotions help guide readers' reactions by creating interest in Liam Gordon's appointment as referee while building trust in his ability to handle high-pressure situations. By presenting these emotions subtly yet effectively throughout the text, writers aim to engage their audience on an emotional level rather than just providing factual information about an event.

Furthermore, by highlighting Liam Gordon's achievements without emphasizing potential challenges or controversies surrounding his appointment (if any), writers aim to create sympathy or admiration for him rather than causing worry or concern among readers.