LMA stand by Jewell in ref row

THE League Managers Association have launched a rigorous defence of Wigan boss Paul Jewell following his criticism of referee Phil Dowd.

LMA stand by Jewell in ref row

The Football Association are examining Jewell’s comments in the wake of Monday night’s 1-1 Barclays Premiership draw against Blackburn at Ewood Park.

A clearly angry Jewell described Dowd as “incompetent” and that his decisions were “nonsensical”, in particular in allowing Rovers’ late equaliser to stand.

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