Jewell claims backing of ref in Dowd row

WIGAN manager Paul Jewell has continued to receive support over the past few days in his ongoing feud with Phil Dowd – including from another referee.

Jewell claimed last week he had the backing of a number of “big figures inside the game” as the fallout following Wigan’s defeat at Arsenal nine days ago intensified.

An official letter of complaint was written to the Premier League, Football Association and referees’ chief Keith Hackett in relation to the conduct of Dowd.