Rob Parker | August 5, 2009
Bosses gagged over match official mind-games
Managers who pass comment on the appointment of referees to their matches before the game will now face disciplinary action. The FA has announced it has extended its rules to prevent coaches engaging in mind-games with referees before matches.
An FA statement read: “Any media comments relating to appointed match officials [...]
Rob Parker | June 16, 2009
Ahmed El Mohamady does a Steven Taylor
Brazil sneaked a 4-3 victory over Egypt in last night’s Confederations Cup match after a last-gasp Kaka penalty. The spot-kick was awarded by English referee Howard Webb after Ahmed El Mohamady handled Lucio’s shot on the line.
El Mohamdy rolled around on the line clutching his face and pretending to [...]
Rob Parker | May 8, 2009
The refs who were told they would be officiating with the fishes
1. Anders Frisk
The original Chelsea-Barcelona death-threatened referee. The Swedish official retired in 2005 after officiating between the two sides in a Champions League match. Jose Mourinho claimed Frank Rijkaard had been seen entering Frisk’s room at half-time. And Blues fans were also angry with [...]
Rob Parker | April 28, 2009
JJ faces referee rap
Spurs midfielder Jermaine Jenas can expect a letter postmarked Soho Square through his door in the next couple of days. The Football Association has confirmed they have written to Jenas asking him to explain his comments about Howard Webb following his side’s 5-2 defeat to Manchester United at the weekend.
We reckon we [...]
Rob Parker | January 15, 2009
Bald official helps knock Birmingham out
Fast-forward to about 35 seconds into this video to see referee Howard Webb breaking up a Birmingham passing move with a brave interception before neatly laying the ball off for Wolves to break away and score.
