Mark Clattenburg
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Mark Clattenburg 'could face action over Chelsea complaint this week'
Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg will reportedly learn by the end of the week whether he will face action for allegedly using "inappropriate language" when speaking to Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel.
Nov 13, 09:19
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Mark Clattenburg will not officiate this weekend
Referee Mark Clattenburg will not officiate in the Premier League this weekend.
Nov 12, 16:03
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Football Association interviews Mark Clattenburg over Chelsea allegations
The FA interviews referee Mark Clattenburg over allegations that he used "inappropriate language" towards Chelsea players during last month's defeat to Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.
Nov 8, 19:32
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Chelsea 'fuming with Sir Alex Ferguson's, Arsene Wenger's criticism of Mark Clattenburg case'
Chelsea are reportedly frustrated with Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger following their criticism of the Blues' handling of the case against referee Mark Clattenburg.
Nov 6, 09:13
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Mark Clattenburg left out of this weekend's Premier League fixtures
Referee Mark Clattenburg is left out of this weekend's Premier League fixtures due to an ongoing FA investigation of alleged "inappropriate language" used against Chelsea's John Obi Mikel.
Nov 5, 16:10
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Ryan Bertrand: 'Chelsea haven't had enough credit'
Chelsea full-back Ryan Bertrand says that the Blues have not been given enough credit for their strong start to the Premier League season.
Nov 5, 09:34
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Roberto Di Matteo refuses to blame ref row
Chelsea manager Roberto di Matteo says that the ongoing investigation into what Mark Clattenburg said to John Obi Mikel was not a distraction during yesterday's 2-2 draw with Swansea City.
Nov 4, 15:55
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Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo heaps praise on referee Kevin Friend
Roberto Di Matteo is full of praise for referee Kevin Friend's performance in the match at Swansea this afternoon.
Nov 3, 17:52
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Clive Wilkes: 'Referees could boycott Chelsea games'
Ex-Premier League referee Clive Wilkes suggests that a number of current officials could boycott matches involving Chelsea because of the allegations made against Mark Clattenburg.
Nov 3, 09:18
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Chris Hughton: 'Ban racists for 10 games'
Norwich City manager Chris Hughton believes that players who make racist remarks should be hit with a 10-match ban.
Nov 3, 09:01
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Roberto Di Matteo blasts Sir Alex Ferguson for Mark Clattenburg support
Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo takes a swipe at Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson following the Scotsman's public support of referee Mark Clattenburg.
Nov 2, 15:55
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Sir Alex Ferguson publicly backs under-fire referee Mark Clattenburg
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says that there is "no way" that referee Mark Clattenburg is guilty of using "inappropriate language" to Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel.
Nov 2, 10:05
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Arsene Wenger: 'Chelsea should have dealt with Mark Clattenburg privately'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes that Chelsea should have dealt with their issues with referee Mark Clattenburg privately as opposed to announcing their complaint to the Football Association.
Nov 2, 09:18
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Metropolitan Police investigating alleged racist gesture
The Metropolitan Police are investigating a complaint over an alleged racist gesture at Stamford Bridge.
Nov 1, 13:55
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Ray Wilkins praises Roberto Di Matteo's conduct in "sad" Mark Clattenburg situation
Former Chelsea assistant boss Ray Wilkins believes that Blues manager Roberto Di Matteo has handled himself "impeccably" during the controversy surrounding referee Mark Clattenburg and midfielder John Obi Mikel.
Nov 1, 10:02
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Chelsea complain to FA over Mark Clattenburg's 'inappropriate comments' to John Obi Mikel
Chelsea announce that they have lodged a formal complaint to the FA over referee Mark Clattenburg's alleged comments to John Obi Mikel but have dropped a second complaint.
Oct 31, 17:54
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Graham Poll: 'Mark Clattenburg angry, confused by allegations'
Former referee Graham Poll says that Mark Clattenburg is feeling "angry and confused" after being accused of using "inappropriate language" towards John Obi Mikel and Juan Mata.
Oct 31, 16:37
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Mark Clatternburg alleged to have referred to John Obi Mikel as a 'monkey'
Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg is reportedly alleged to have called John Obi Mikel a 'monkey' during Chelsea's defeat to Manchester United on Sunday.
Oct 31, 09:12
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Neil Warnock slams Chelsea's actions
Neil Warnock reveals his disgust at the way that Chelsea have dealt with the controversy surrounding referee Mark Clattenburg.
Oct 30, 14:55
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Metropolitan Police launch investigation into alleged Mark Clattenburg comments
The Metropolitan Police launch an investigation into allegations that referee Mark Clattenburg racially abused Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel.
Oct 30, 13:05
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Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand: 'Football is under scrutiny'
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand believes that extra scrutiny is being mounted on football following the latest 'race row' involving referee Mark Clattenburg and Chelsea's John Obi Mikel.
Oct 30, 10:19
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Chelsea's Ramires, David Luiz heard 'racist language' made by Mark Clattenburg?
Chelsea duo David Luiz and Ramires reportedly heard referee Mark Clattenburg use 'racist language' while speaking to John Obi Mikel during the Blues' defeat to Manchester United on Sunday.
Oct 30, 09:12
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George Courtney: 'Mark Clattenburg is not racist'
George Courtney claims that Mark Clattenburg is not a racist after having known him for many years.
Oct 30, 01:45
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Graham Poll: 'Mark Clattenburg's career over if he used racist language'
Graham Poll says that Mark Clattenburg's career is over if he used racist remarks against the Chelsea players on Sunday.
Oct 30, 00:14
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Police to investigate Mark Clattenburg complaints
The Metropolitan Police are asked to investigate claims made by Chelsea players that they were the subject of racial remarks made by referee Mark Clattenburg during their defeat to Manchester United.
Oct 29, 21:45
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Mark Clattenburg will not referee this weekend
Referee Mark Clattenburg will not officiate a Premier League match this weekend.
Oct 29, 16:28
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Metropolitan Police to investigate injury to Chelsea steward
The Metropolitan Police open an investigation into the injury suffered by a Chelsea steward in the Blues' defeat to Manchester United on Sunday.
Oct 29, 15:45
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Football Association begin investigation into Mark Clattenburg allegations
The Football Association begin an investigation into allegations that referee Mark Clattenburg used "inappropriate language" during Chelsea's defeat to Manchester United on Sunday.
Oct 29, 15:30
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Former referee Jeff Winter comes to defence of Mark Clattenburg
Former referee Jeff Winter believes that Mark Clattenburg should not be punished by the Premier League following Chelsea's complaint but only if the alleged language used towards two of the Blues' players was not of a racial nature.
Oct 29, 09:18
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Javier Hernandez bags winner against nine-man Chelsea
A goal from Javier Hernandez seals a 3-2 victory for Manchester United over nine-man Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Oct 28, 17:53
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Fernando Torres, Branislav Ivanovic sent off for Chelsea
Chelsea duo Fernando Torres and Branislav Ivanovic both see red during their side's clash with Manchester United.
Oct 28, 17:36
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Howard Webb aims to referee World Cup final in Brazil
Howard Webb declares that his burning ambition is to referee his second World Cup final at the Maracana in Brazil in two years' time.
Oct 17, 05:42
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Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg gets Olympic football final
Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg is given the honour of refereeing the Olympic football final.
Aug 11, 11:20
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Mark Clattenburg to officiate in Olympic final
FIFA choose Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg to officiate the men's Olympic football final between Brazil and Mexico.
Aug 9, 11:16
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Mark Clattenburg to referee at Olympics
FIFA names Mark Clattenburg as the only British referee to officiate at the Olympics.
Apr 19, 23:25
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Djibril Cisse sent off on home debut
Djibril Cisse is sent off by Mark Clattenburg after reacting angrily to a Roger Johnson challenge by grabbing the Wolves centre-back by the throat.
Feb 4, 15:42
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Andre Villas-Boas rejects City penalty complaints
Andre Villas-Boas rejects Roberto Mancini's criticism of Mark Clattenburg's performance in Chelsea's 2-1 victory over Man City tonight.
Dec 12, 23:23
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Roberto Mancini bemoans refereeing decisions
Roberto Mancini believes Mark Clattenburg's decision not to award Man City a first-half penalty was the turning point in their 2-1 loss against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Dec 12, 22:40
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Result: Chelsea 2-1 Man City
Chelsea end Manchester City's unbeaten Premier League campaign with a 2-1 win at Stamford Bridge.
Dec 12, 22:39
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Mark Clattenburg receives Dermot Gallagher praise
Former referee Dermot Gallagher praises Mark Clattenburg, who is due to officiate the Chelsea vs. Manchester City match this evening.
Dec 12, 15:30