Person: Alan Leighton

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Refs dismayed at Mikel punishment

The referees trade union, Prospect, last night revealed its dismay at the “leniency” of a three-game ban handed to John Obi Mikel after he confronted Mark Clattenburg following Chelsea’s stormy Barclays Premier League clash with Manchester United in October.

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Refs' union steps up calls for Chelsea apology

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Cleared Clattenburg feared career was over

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Halsey makes police complaint

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Referee calls in police after vile references to his cancer on Twitter

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Refs' union brands Halsey tweets 'beneath contempt'

Jewell defends himself against sexism claim

Paul Jewell has vehemently denied that his criticism of assistant referee Amy Fearn following Ipswich’s defeat to Birmingham last night contained a sexist remark.

Thu, 12 Jan, 2012

Referees' union may take further action against Fergie

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson’s two-match touchline ban for criticising referee Alan Wiley may not yet be the end of the matter.

Fri, 13 Nov, 2009

Ferguson hit with two-match suspension

MANCHESTER UNITED manager Alex Ferguson will serve a touchline ban in his side’s matches at home to Everton and away at Portsmouth after being punished for his comments about referee Alan Wiley.

Fri, 13 Nov, 2009

Fergie facing hefty fine or touchline ban for Wiley comments

ALEX FERGUSON is facing the prospect of a hefty fine or a touchline ban after being charged with improper conduct for accusing referee Alan Wiley of being unfit.

Tue, 20 Oct, 2009

Megson defends Fergie

Bolton manager Gary Megson believes Alex Ferguson has been “hung out to dry” over his controversial attack on referee Alan Wiley.

Wed, 14 Oct, 2009

Union chief unimpressed by Fergie apology

Alex Ferguson’s apology for his attack on referee Alan Wiley has today been criticised as “half-hearted”.

Mon, 12 Oct, 2009

FA ask Fergie to explain himself

The Football Association have written to Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson to ask him to explain his comments about referee Alan Wiley.

Mon, 05 Oct, 2009

FA weighing up Ferguson action

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson could be hit with a Football Association charge for his comments about referee Alan Wiley.

Mon, 05 Oct, 2009