FA ask Pool boss to explain ref comments

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has been asked for “his observations” following his recent comments about referee Lee Mason, the Football Association last night confirmed.

Rodgers questioned the decision to appoint Mason to his side’s St Stephen’s Day Premier League defeat at Manchester City because he is from the Greater Manchester area.

The Reds boss had been frustrated by a number of decisions made by Bolton official Mason and his assistants during the 2-1 loss at the Etihad Stadium.