'If I make a mistake, it beats me up' - The trials and tribulations of Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg

In the hours and even days after blowing the final whistle, Mark Clattenburg endures hidden anguish as the decisions made during 90 minutes of refereeing whirl through his mind.

“If I make a mistake, it beats me up,” Clattenburg admitted during a rare interview.

“It’s about being able to cope with you being wrong.