All news on the topic: Referees

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Referee and fourth official swap jobs during Championship clash after long delay
The Championship match between Middlesbrough and Birmingham City was subject to a five minute delay before the swap, which happened during the second half at St Andrew's
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Nuno claims "someone wants to put us down" as Forest trio blast Brighton referee
Nottingham Forest felt Jakub Moder should have been sent off in their 1-0 defeat to Brighton, with Nuno Espirito Santo, Morgan Gibbs-White and Chris Wood all hitting out at the decision
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Nottingham Forest pay tribute as ref Chris Hunter passes away unexpectedly at 35
The Nottinghamshire Football Association have announced that non-league referee Chris Hunter has unexpectedly passed away at the age of 35, with Nottingham Forest among those to have paid tribute
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Mikel Arteta makes bold claim about change in referees since controversial rant
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta sees his title-chasing side come up against Newcastle United in the Premier League on Saturday evening, with the Gunners boss insisting refereeing standards have improved sine his remarkable outburst after their loss on Tyneside in November
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PGMOL have confirmed who David Coote supports as ref slammed for Man Utd call
David Coote opted not to send off Casemiro in the first-half of Manchester United's clash with Luton Town which prompted questions over which club the referee supports
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Aaron Ramsdale furiously shouts at Liverpool ref and accuses him of time wasting
Arsenal's Premier League match against Liverpool was paused as referee Antony Taylor was forced to fix a technical fault, bringing a reaction from Gunners keeper Aaron Ramsdale
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Wigan score latest goal in EFL history after 20 minutes of stoppage time
Just days after Sheffield United's Oli McBurnie scored the latest recorded goal in Premier League history, the comparable record in the EFL fell at Wigan's DW Stadium on Tuesday night
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Oldest ref has strict regime for dealing with problem parents on the sidelines
Frank has taken charge of more than 5,000 games in the past 43 years and has no plans to blow the final whistle on his hobby any time soon
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Reason why Luton goal was awarded after VAR controversy in Burnley draw
Luton striker Carlton Morris scored a controversial goal to earn the Hatters a point in their game against Burnley, with claims of a foul on goalkeeper James Trafford by Elijah Adebayo
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Ex-ref launches attack on PGMOL after history-making female official snubbed
Rebecca Welch hasn't officiated in the Premier League since becoming the first woman to referee a fixture in the division last month - despite a solid debut performance
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Robbie Savage's five-point plan to fix English football's refereeing crisis
The debate over VAR exploded again on Thursday night when Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin was sent off in his side's FA Cup tie with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park
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Premier League history maker Allison on battle to lead the way for Black refs
Sam Allison will become the first black referee in the Premier League for 15 years when he takes charge of Sheffield United vs Luton on Boxing Day
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Richard Keys can't resist swipe at 'fool' Mikel Arteta after latest punishment
Richard Keys isn't afraid to criticise Mikel Arteta and has urged the Arsenal manager to improve his touchline etiquette after his latest punishment from a referee
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Turkish referee leaves hospital after vicious on-pitch attack by club president
Turkish referee Halil Umut Meler has left hospital after being attacked at the end of a Super Lig game on Monday, with the referee receiving a small fracture under his eye
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Turkish football club chief resigns after hospitalising referee in pitch attack
Referee Halil Umut Meler was hospitalised after being punched in the face and kicked in the head following the draw between Turkish Super Lig teams Ankaragucu and Rizespor
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Turkish Super Lig club chief who attacked ref breaks his silence after arrest
The president of a Turkish football club has defended his actions after being arrested for attacking referee Halil Umut Meler following a Turkish Super Lig game
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Liverpool vs Man Utd official was removed from duties after VAR howler
One of the officials involved in the incident that saw Luis Diaz's goal wrongly ruled offside against Tottenham will be involved in Liverpool's upcoming game against Manchester United
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Referee in hospital after attack in Turkey as FIFA chief demands action
Halil Umut Meler has been pictured in hospital after he was shockingly attacked during a Turkish Super Lig fixture, with FIFA chief Gianni Infantino demanding action be taken
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Premier League make decision on ref Simon Hooper after costly Man City blunder
There was a controversial moment at the end of Manchester City's thrilling Premier League draw with Tottenham when referee Simon Hooper blew his whistle as City went on the attack
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Ange Postecoglou hits nail on head with verdict on IFAB's new rule change
The International Football Association Board want to trial sin bins in professional football - but Tottenham's Ange Postecoglou has urged them to leave the game's laws alone
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Sin bin trial start date confirmed and specific foul referees will clamp down on
The International Football Association Board (IFAB) will trial sin bins for 'dissent and specific tactical offences' after a successful implementation into the grassroots game
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Sin bins to be trialled in football to help referees fight growing problem
The International Football Association Board (IFAB) are the body that determine the laws of the sport and are trying to eliminate dissent in the professional game
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Jeff Stelling makes eye-opening point after PGMOL's latest controversial call
There have been a number of contentious officiating decisions in the Premier League this season, with a lack of consistency irking some watching on from the outside
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Richard Keys reacts to PGMOL's bold referee decision for Man City vs Liverpool
PGMOL, who are in charge of refereeing in the Premier League, have decided which officials will take charge of the next round of fixtures in English football's top-flight
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Shearer goads Arteta after Arsenal boss' angry rant after defeat to Newcastle
Arsenal were not happy with a number of refereeing decisions in their 1-0 loss to Newcastle on Saturday, with Mikel Arteta launching into an angry rant after the game