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‘VAR has become an obsession’ – England’s top referee says he won’t be swayed by the technology
It’s not often that referees are allowed to open up to any great extent, so in many ways, it’s a relief to...
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Video: Arsenal ace Rob Holding’s X-rated message to referee after seeing yellow card for foul on Wolves’ Adama Traore
Rob Holding probably summed up Arsenal’s performance in tonight’s Premier League defeat to Wolves with his reaction to the referee after he...
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“There’s no accountability” – Former Premier League ref Keith Hackett questions the appointment of Michael Oliver next week after the debacle between Everton and Liverpool
Clearly you need to have a lot of confidence and thick skin to be a referee at the top level, but we...
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‘Talking tactics’ – These Arsenal fans raise ‘fixed’ claims after Kane’s pre-match chat with referee Michael Oliver
Some Arsenal fans raged after spotting Spurs superstar Harry Kane engaging in a ‘dodgy’ pre-match chat with referee Michael Oliver before their...
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Referee subjected to threatening and abusive messages over decision in Arsenal defeat to Leicester
Premier League referee Michael Oliver and his wife were reportedly subjected to vile death threats and other abusive messages following Arsenal’s 3-0...
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Video: Championship bound A-League referee wears live microphone for entire duration of Melbourne Victory vs Brisbane Roar clash
Hyundai A-League referee Jared Gillett wore a live microphone for the entirety of his farewell match before he departs for a role...
Ander Herrera sent off by Michael Oliver in Chelsea v Man United
Angry and arrogant Ander Herrera sent off for stubborn stupidity as Man United bullying backfires against Chelsea
Manchester United started Monday night’s FA Cup quarter-final with Chelsea as significant underdogs. And their task was made even tougher after 35...
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Top Premier League official could follow Mark Clattenburg out the exit door
Premier League bosses could be left with a major headache as Michael Oliver could follow Mark Clattenburg out the exit door, according...
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West Ham fan player ratings from 2-2 West Brom draw: Officials take the mic as Bilic snaps and Hammers bubble bursts
Slaven Bilic was sent off for smashing a microphone angrily at the ground as West Brom snatched a late draw at the London stadium. The...
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Granit Xhaka complains over Michael Oliver penalty decision
Granit Xhaka forgets Christmas is over as £35m Arsenal midfielder gifts needless penalty to Bournemouth
Christmas is over, but there’s still a couple of days to go until Twelfth Night and Granit Xhaka was seemingly still in the festive...
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Watford 1-4 Tottenham player ratings: 9/10 Kieran Trippier unlucky to miss out on MOTM, Kaboul 4/10 despite goal
Tottenham Hotspur started 2017 with a bang by wiping the floor with a shambolic Watford side at Vicarage Road on New Year’s...
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Diego Costa avoids FA punishment, until Thursday
Chelsea bad boy Diego Costa will not face any punishment over an alleged gesture he made in the direction of Everton fans after...
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