The ref was so pumped up for Watford v West Ham, he kissed the match ball

Keith Stroud loves the game.

PASSIONS OFTEN RUN high on matchday, and even referee Keith Stroud was in the zone for yesterday’s Premier League clash between Watford and West Ham.

Eagle-eyed viewers spotted this clip on Match of the Day last night.

As the teams emerged from the Vicarage Road tunnel, did he…?

Did he just kiss the ball?

We’re sure there’s a perfectly logical explanation for this. Over to you, Mr Stroud.

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