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Coote in the act: Halsey, Attwell and other great referee controversies

From match-fixing to an official ‘making an idiot’ of himself by celebrating, we look back at five notable incidents

The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2024

UEFA give Anthony Taylor verdict amid backlash following Europa League final

Anthony Taylor was heavily criticised after the Europa League final between Sevilla and Roma, and now UEFA have made a decision on whether his performance will be investigated

Daily Mirror · Jun 6, 2023

English referee Anthony Taylor and his family are attacked at airport

Anthony Taylor - who was branded a 'f****** disgrace' by Roma manager Jose Mourinho after their Europa League defeat to Sevilla - and his family were harassed by angry fans

Wales Online · Jun 2, 2023

Linesman who ‘elbowed Andy Robertson in face’ could be sacked, claims ex-referees’ chief

Constantine Hatzidakis, the linesman who appeared to elbow Liverpool defender Andy Robertson in the face, is at risk of being sacked, says former referees' chief Keith Hackett.

Evening Standard · Apr 10, 2023

Linesman’s ‘career is at risk’ if found guilty of elbowing Andy Robertson

The extraordinary incident occurred just after the half-time whistle was blown during Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal.

The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2023

Linesman’s career at risk if guilty over Andy Robertson incident – Keith Hackett

The extraordinary incident occurred just after the half-time whistle was blown during Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal.

The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2023

Ex-Premier League referees agree on linesman elbowing Andy Robertson in face

Refereeing body PGMOL are set to investigate after Liverpool defender Andy Robertson was seemingly elbowed in the face by assistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis.

Daily Mirror · Apr 10, 2023

Aleksandar Mitrovic facing lengthy ban as FA set to make "insufficient punishment" claim

Aleksandar Mitrovic was involved in an ugly incident with referee Chris Kavanagh at Old Trafford at the weekend as Marco Silva’s Fulham lost 3-1 to Manchester United in the FA Cup

Daily Mirror · Mar 20, 2023

FA told to give Aleksandar Mitrovic 10-game ban for Man Utd red card outburst

Aleksandar Mitrovic was sent off as Fulham fell apart against Manchester United, with the Serbian facing calls to be banned for an extended period after shoving the referee

Daily Mirror · Mar 20, 2023

Leeds United news as ex-Premier League referees brush away Brighton Elland Road complaints

A round-up of the latest Leeds United headlines as Jack Harrison's goal vs Brighton is put under the spotlight

Leeds Live · Mar 13, 2023