Mark Clattenburg
![Southampton Goalkeeper Artur Boruc saves a penalty from Norwich's Grant Holt during the Premier League match on March 9, 2013 Southampton Goalkeeper Artur Boruc saves a penalty from Norwich's Grant Holt during the Premier League match on March 9, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/13/10/norwich-southampton_1.jpg?w=87&h=65&auto=compress,format&fit=clip)
Southampton hit with Football Association charge
Southampton are charged by the Football Association for failing to control their players in Saturday's goalless draw with Norwich City.
Mar 12, 17:30
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Luke Shaw: "It was never a penalty"
Southampton defender Luke Shaw is adamant that his foul on Grant Holt was was "never a penalty" in his side's 0-0 draw with Norwich City.
Mar 9, 18:06
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Match Analysis: Porto 1-0 Malaga
Sports Mole dissects the action as Porto record a 1-0 win over Malaga in the first leg of their last-16 clash in the Champions League.
Feb 19, 21:54
![Goran Popov makes his way off the field after being shown a straight red card in the match against Tottenham on February 3, 2013 Goran Popov makes his way off the field after being shown a straight red card in the match against Tottenham on February 3, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Goran Popov says sorry for spitting
West Bromwich Albion defender Goran Popov issues a statement in which he says sorry for spitting at Kyle Walker on Sunday.
Feb 6, 16:59
![Goran Popov makes his way off the field after being shown a straight red card in the match against Tottenham on February 3, 2013 Goran Popov makes his way off the field after being shown a straight red card in the match against Tottenham on February 3, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Steve Clarke "disgusted" by Goran Popov
Steve Clarke criticises Goran Popov after the West Bromwich Albion defender is sent off for spitting at Kyle Walker.
Feb 3, 19:41
![Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney celebrates with teammates after scoring his sides second goal in their FA Cup fourth round match with Fulham on January 26, 2013 Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney celebrates with teammates after scoring his sides second goal in their FA Cup fourth round match with Fulham on January 26, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Match Analysis: Manchester United 4-1 Fulham
Sports Mole looks back over Manchester United's 4-1 victory over Fulham in the FA Cup.
Jan 26, 19:33
![Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney celebrates with teammates after scoring his sides second goal in their FA Cup fourth round match with Fulham on January 26, 2013 Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney celebrates with teammates after scoring his sides second goal in their FA Cup fourth round match with Fulham on January 26, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester United coast past Fulham
Manchester United record a routine victory over Fulham to reach the FA Cup fifth round.
Jan 26, 19:31
![Derby's Conor Sammon and Forest's Gonzalo Jara battle for the ball on January 19, 2013 Derby's Conor Sammon and Forest's Gonzalo Jara battle for the ball on January 19, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Match Analysis: Derby County 1-1 Nottingham Forest
Sports Mole picks the bones out of an entertaining East Midlands derby between Derby and Forest.
Jan 19, 15:34
![Jack Wilshere celebrates scoring the opening goal during the FA Cup third round replay against Swansea on January 16, 2013 Jack Wilshere celebrates scoring the opening goal during the FA Cup third round replay against Swansea on January 16, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Match Analysis: Arsenal 1-0 Swansea City
Sports Mole provides its take on the FA Cup third-round replay between Arsenal and Swansea City at the Emirates Stadium.
Jan 16, 22:01
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Chris Hughton: 'Mark Clattenburg was harsh on Norwich City'
Chris Hughton is unhappy with some of Mark Clattenburg's decisions during Norwich's defeat to West Ham United.
Jan 1, 18:43
![Stoke City manager Tony Pulis during the match against Southampton on December 29, 2012 Stoke City manager Tony Pulis during the match against Southampton on December 29, 2012](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Tony Pulis unhappy with Jack Cork reaction
Stoke boss Tony Pulis is disappointed with Southampton midfielder Jack Cork's reaction to a tackle that saw Steven Nzonzi sent off this afternoon.
Dec 29, 20:08
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Cameron Jerome wonderstrike saves Stoke City
Cameron Jerome scores a stoppage time equaliser to rescue 10-man Stoke a point against Southampton, who had twice led at the Britannia Stadium.
Dec 29, 17:05
![Gareth Bale celebrates moments after scoring his team's second goal on November 25, 2012 Gareth Bale celebrates moments after scoring his team's second goal on November 25, 2012](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Match Analysis: Aston Villa 0-4 Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole looks back over Tottenham Hotspur's 4-0 victory away at Aston Villa.
Dec 26, 19:31
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Roberto Mancini slams Mark Clattenburg over Gareth Barry ban
Roberto Mancini accuses fourth official Mark Clattenburg of provoking Gareth Barry into making comments which led to the midfielder's one-match ban for abusive language.
Dec 15, 03:13
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Manchester City 'send strongly-worded letter to FA over Gareth Barry ban'
Manchester City reportedly feel that the Football Association have wrongly singled out midfielder Gareth Barry after he was hit with a one-match suspension.
Dec 14, 09:19
![Mark Clattenburg argues with John Obi Mikel Mark Clattenburg argues with John Obi Mikel](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
John Obi Mikel: 'I want to move on from racism row'
Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel admits that he wants to move on from the racism row that involved himself and referee Mark Clattenburg.
Dec 14, 07:12
![Mark Clattenburg argues with John Obi Mikel Mark Clattenburg argues with John Obi Mikel](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Referees trade union hits out at "lenient" John Obi Mikel ban
Referees trade union Prospect believe that Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel should have been given a harsher punishment after Mark Clattenburg was wrongly accused of calling Mikel a "monkey".
Dec 7, 09:53
![Mark Clattenburg argues with John Obi Mikel Mark Clattenburg argues with John Obi Mikel](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
John Obi Mikel given three-match suspension
John Obi Mikel will sit out the next three domestic matches after being found guilty of 'using threatening and/or abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour' towards referee Mark Clattenburg.
Dec 6, 17:17
![Mark Clattenburg on the touchline as fourth official during the Tottenham vs West Ham match on November 25, 2012 Mark Clattenburg on the touchline as fourth official during the Tottenham vs West Ham match on November 25, 2012](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Mark Clattenburg to be fourth official for Manchester derby
Mark Clattenburg is named as the fourth official for the Manchester derby on Sunday.
Dec 3, 16:14
![Miguel Michu celebrates after scoring his second goal on December 1, 2012 Miguel Michu celebrates after scoring his second goal on December 1, 2012](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Michu scores double as Swansea City down sorry Arsenal
Miguel Michu scores two late goals as Swansea City make their dominance pay against Arsenal at the Emirates.
Dec 1, 16:49
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Nigel Adkins, Chris Hughton delighted with Mark Clattenburg return
Southampton manager Nigel Adkins and Norwich City boss Chris Hughton express their delight at seeing Mark Clattenburg return to Premier League refereeing.
Nov 29, 02:11
![Mark Clattenburg on the touchline as fourth official during the Tottenham vs West Ham match on November 25, 2012 Mark Clattenburg on the touchline as fourth official during the Tottenham vs West Ham match on November 25, 2012](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Former referee Graham Poll calls on Mark Clattenburg to sue Chelsea
Former referee Graham Poll believes that Mark Clattenburg should sue Chelsea after the club wrongly accused him of racially abusing John Obi Mikel.
Nov 28, 09:32
![Mark Clattenburg argues with Juan Mata Mark Clattenburg argues with Juan Mata](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea "regret" Mark Clattenburg saga
Chelsea issue a statement admitting their "regret" following the Mark Clattenburg saga.
Nov 27, 17:10
![Mark Clattenburg on the touchline as fourth official during the Tottenham vs West Ham match on November 25, 2012 Mark Clattenburg on the touchline as fourth official during the Tottenham vs West Ham match on November 25, 2012](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea 'have secret meeting with referee Mark Clattenburg after race row'
Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck reportedly meets with referee Mark Clattenburg to clear the air after the match official was cleared of racially abusing midfielder John Obi Mikel.
Nov 27, 09:06
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Mark Clattenburg to return to action on Sunday
Mark Clattenburg will make his return to the Premier League on Sunday following the FA's decision to not take action over claims the referee used "inappropriate language" towards John Obi Mikel.
Nov 23, 11:48
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Sir Alex Ferguson "pleased" Mark Clattenburg escaped FA action
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes that everyone in football is "pleased" for referee Mark Clattenburg "apart from Chelsea".
Nov 23, 10:58
![Mark Clattenburg argues with John Obi Mikel Mark Clattenburg argues with John Obi Mikel](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea fail to offer apology to Mark Clattenburg
Chelsea fail to offer Mark Clattenburg an apology after the FA decided against charging the referee over the Blues' claims that the match official had racially abused John Obi Mikel.
Nov 23, 09:21
![Mark Clattenburg argues with John Obi Mikel Mark Clattenburg argues with John Obi Mikel](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Referees' union want Mark Clattenburg apology
The referees' union that represents Mark Clattenburg calls on Chelsea to issue a formal apology to the official after he is cleared of alleged racism.
Nov 22, 20:10
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Mark Clattenburg: 'Frightened allegations would wreck my career'
Mark Clattenburg says that he feared his career could be "wrecked" following Chelsea's unproven allegations that he used "inappropriate language" towards John Obi Mikel.
Nov 22, 17:03
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John Obi Mikel hit with misconduct charge
The FA charge John Obi Mikel with misconduct following last month's 3-2 defeat to Manchester United.
Nov 22, 16:45
![Mark Clattenburg argues with John Obi Mikel Mark Clattenburg argues with John Obi Mikel](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Football Association won't charge referee Mark Clattenburg for Chelsea allegations
The Football Association decide against charging referee Mark Clattenburg with using "inappropriate language" while speaking to Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel.
Nov 22, 16:30
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Ashley Cole 'interviewed by FA in Mark Clattenburg probe'
Chelsea defender Ashley Cole is reportedly interviewed by the Football Association as part of the investigation into a complaint against referee Mark Clattenburg.
Nov 21, 09:21
![Mark Clattenburg argues with John Obi Mikel Mark Clattenburg argues with John Obi Mikel](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Clattenburg left out for a fourth week
Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg faces another round of matches without a match to officiate.
Nov 19, 16:08
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Mark Clattenburg 'won't face action from Football Association'
The Football Association reportedly decide that referee Mark Clattenburg does not have a case to answer following Chelsea's allegations that he used "inappropriate language" while speaking to midfielder John Obi Mikel.
Nov 19, 09:07
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Mark Clattenburg to learn fate of FA probe next week
Referee Mark Clattenburg will have to wait another week to learn the outcome of a Football Association investigation into claims that he used "inappropriate language" when speaking to Chelsea's John Obi Mikel.
Nov 16, 15:06
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David Bernstein responds to "institutionally racist" accusation
Chairman David Bernstein hits back at claims from Peter Herbert that the Football Association is "institutionally racist".
Nov 14, 16:56
![Mark Clattenburg argues with John Obi Mikel Mark Clattenburg argues with John Obi Mikel](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Society of Black Lawyers criticise Chelsea for not going to police over Clattenburg
Peter Herbert, the chairman for the Society of Black Lawyers, criticises Chelsea for not giving their evidence on Mark Clattenburg to the police.
Nov 13, 22:38
![Mark Clattenburg argues with John Obi Mikel Mark Clattenburg argues with John Obi Mikel](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Police no longer investigating Mark Clattenburg
Police confirm that they are no longer investigating a complaint made against Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg.
Nov 13, 18:14
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Chelsea chairman blasts media treatment
Chairman Bruce Buck defends his club's stance on the ongoing Mark Clattenburg saga, while also slamming the way that Chelsea have been portrayed by the media.
Nov 13, 13:08
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Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck defends launching complaint against Mark Clattenburg
Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck says that if the Blues had not launched a complaint against referee Mark Clattenburg, the club would have been "crucified" in the media.
Nov 13, 10:30