HOLLAND might not be at this year’s World Cup – but they’ve still sent over their top ref to join the party. The Netherlands failed to qualify after a disastrous campaign, with Sweden and France making it to Russia from Group A, but Bjorn Kuipers is a familiar face to fans around Europe. CLAIM YOUR […]
A CRAZED Oldham fan was just inches away from clattering referee Peter Bankes during tonight’s 0-0 draw at Rochdale. The furious pitch invader climbed over the advertising boards at the Spotland Stadium and charged towards the official before trying to grab him. Thanks for coming mate #OAFC pic.twitter.com/lCOnkvAPXv — Ste Uren (@Ste_Uren) April 17, 2018 […]
MICHAEL OLIVER’S wife has suffered sick abuse following her husband’s performance in the Champions League quarter-final clash between Real Madrid and Juventus. Vile Twitter trolls from Italy called Lucy – also a referee – a “filthy English slutty pig” in the wake of Michael’s controversial penalty shout. Not a bad stadium I guess… #frattonparkisbetterthough ⚽️ […]
FORMER Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg was smacked in the face by a water bottle as he took charge of game in the Saudi Professional League on Sunday. The 42-year-old quit English football to take up the position of Head of Refereeing in the Gulf State last year. Despite his senior position, he still likes […]
THE referee who amazingly kicked a Nantes player before sending him off has been banned indefinitely. Whistler Tony Chapron will not be available to officiate Wednesday’s Ligue 1 relegation scrap between Angers and Troyes. The banned official apologised in a staement but still faces a disciplinary committee. He said: “During the match Nantes-PSG I was […]