Mark Clattenburg reported by Chelsea, cleared by police and FA

[3pm]

'Inappropriate language' towards 2 players.

Hinting at racism. Inreresting times ahead.

[Geo_1875]

As well as being as for being an incompetent ********

[Eyrie]

The fact that he sent off two of their players is of course irrelevant.

[Pretty Boy]

He had a shocker today from what I've seen.

Inappropriate language doesn't surprise me at all. The way some refs speak to players at all levels is shocking. If it was the other way round there would be a red card no doubt.

[Scouse Hibee]

Can't wait to see how this develops. Interesting considering the recent stances against players accused, a whole new can of worms could open here.

[Baldy Foghorn]

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He had a shocker today from what I've seen.

Inappropriate language doesn't surprise me at all. The way some refs speak to players at all levels is shocking. If it was the other way round there would be a red card no doubt.

I think the inappropriate language is a two way street, we always see players swearing at referees or linesmen, or other players....If their are racist undertones then that is entirely different, and there is no room for that in the game.

[Jonnyboy]

Anyone got a link to whoever is reporting this?

[Hibbyradge]

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Anyone got a link to whoever is reporting this?

http://www.itv.com/news/story/2012-1...ree-complaint/

[Sammy7nil]

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He had a shocker today from what I've seen.

Inappropriate language doesn't surprise me at all. The way some refs speak to players at all levels is shocking. If it was the other way round there would be a red card no doubt.

Opinions eh !
I thought he got both sending offs correct as for the offside that was a very very difficult call.

As for inappropriate language Ibet the players say far far worse thananything a ref says.
Poor wee lambs the ref swore at me

[Jonnyboy]

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http://www.itv.com/news/story/2012-1...ree-complaint/

Cheers D

Where does it hint at racism? All I see is the term 'inappropriate language' which could easily mean foul language

[Pretty Boy]

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Opinions eh !
I thought he got both sending offs correct as for the offside that was a very very difficult call.

As for inappropriate language Ibet the players say far far worse thananything a ref says.
Poor wee lambs the ref swore at me

Don't disagree that refs get some shocking abuse from players, we would all do well to remember that we couldn't have a game without them.

However, certainly at amateur level, the refs can be just as bad. Some are very good but I've had a few in recent years who have been pretty handy with the Fs and Cs. Doesn't bother me but they can't then complain when a player does it back.

[jonty]

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Cheers D

Where does it hint at racism? All I see is the term 'inappropriate language' which could easily mean foul language

Apparently the telegraph is saying its racism.

[Jonnyboy]

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Apparently the telegraph is saying its racism.

Sad if true

[jonty]

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Sad if true

I cant find a direct link, but it was mentioned on twatterverse.

so it might be complete bollocks

[3pm]

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Cheers D

Where does it hint at racism? All I see is the term 'inappropriate language' which could easily mean foul language

Was on SSN John. They've no idea what has been said so the racism thing may be garbage.

[Jonnyboy]

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Was on SSN John. They've no idea what has been said so the racism thing may be garbage.

Cheers

If he has racially abused someone then hell mend him. My worry is that given the circumstances it's an easy thing to accuse someone of when you're mega angry at him

[Beefster]

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Apparently the telegraph is saying its racism.

Nothing in their story about it.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/foo...-language.html

[Wotherspiniesta]

Aw boohoo Chelsea!

Did the wittle referee say a bad word?

It beggars belief. Everytime the camera zooms in on a players face he's swearing about something or other: missed shot, slack pass, offside, decision by the referee.

It's a football match, not a primary school.

For years, Chelsea have been the biggest cry babies and the worst losers. Drogba, Terry, Cole, Lampard. All a bunch of greetin' faced sadsacks. This season they're actually playing some decent stuff and deserve to be top of the league. They should learn how to lose with some dignity!

[jonty]

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Nothing in their story about it.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/foo...-language.html

hanece apparently (couldnt find the online story).
Twitter is full of crap - nothing new there then!

[Onceinawhile]

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Aw boohoo Chelsea!

Did the wittle referee say a bad word?

It beggars belief. Everytime the camera zooms in on a players face he's swearing about something or other: missed shot, slack pass, offside, decision by the referee.

It's a football match, not a primary school.

For years, Chelsea have been the biggest cry babies and the worst losers. Drogba, Terry, Cole, Lampard. All a bunch of greetin' faced sadsacks. This season they're actually playing some decent stuff and deserve to be top of the league. They should learn how to lose with some dignity!

Think he was just repeating what he thought Ashley Cole said.

[matty_f]

Isn't the ref mic'd up now? Surely the other
officials know what he said.

[hibsbollah]

Chelsea have a bit of recent form for lying, as everyone knows. So I'd give Clattenberg the benefit of the doubt for the time being.

[Hibbyradge]

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Think he was just repeating what he thought Ashley Cole said.

[EdinMike]

Consulting the Mystic Ball of Geeafeck ! Got it from an Apache Indian Chief and it said...

"Stop Greeting Chelsea.."

And I don't even support Man U or any English Teams. Just laugh when Chelsea lose, I surely doubt there is any smoke to this fire..

[The Green Goblin]

If it is proved that Chelsea were at it, causing trouble, I wonder if the FA will finally hammer them.

[Hibercelona]

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If it is proved that Chelsea were at it, causing trouble, I wonder if the FA will finally hammer them.

Nope...

[Future17]

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Opinions eh !
I thought he got both sending offs correct as for the offside that was a very very difficult call.

As for inappropriate language Ibet the players say far far worse thananything a ref says.
Poor wee lambs the ref swore at me

I didn't think there was any doubt that Torres should not have received a second yellow?!?

[The Green Goblin]

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Nope...

I agree with you.

[poolman]

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Isn't the ref mic'd up now? Surely the other
officials know what he said.

They're mic'd up to the 2 linesmen and also the fourth official so their testimony is gonna be crucial to this,

It's not recorded tho

[Mikey]

This could turn out to be similar to the Larea Kingston episode back when the Yams weren't shy to play the racism card to deflect criticism.