Referee apologises for confrontation with Ireland international Alan Judge

The official appeared to square up to Judge and lean his head in after the midfielder’s appeal for a penalty had been turned down

Referee Darren Drysdale was involved in an apparent confrontation with Ipswich midfielder Alan Judge on Tuesday. Photo: Sky Sports/PA

Referee Darren Drysdale has apologised for his confrontation with Ipswich midfielder Alan Judge.

The 49-year-old Lincolnshire official appeared to square up to Judge and lean his head into the Republic of Ireland international after the midfielder’s appeal for a penalty had been turned down during their League One match on Tuesday.