[ad_1] The alleged abysmal performance of famed Burundian referee Pacifique Ndabihawenimana, has stirred goodwill sports ambassador, Ray Quarcoo to react from afar. To the seasoned sports enthusiast, most of the referee’s actions did not only throw sticks into his hard earned spokes, but dented the image of the prestigious continental competition. His failure to…
[ad_1] Fulham manager Marco Silva believes Chelsea’s Malo Gusto should have been sent off for a challenge on Willian, but refuses to blame referee Anthony Taylor, insisting VAR should have intervened. POSTPONEMENT: Palmer penalty gives Chelsea win over Fulham Watch highlights of Saturday’s Premier League action on Match of the Day from 22:30 GMT on…
[ad_1] Rebecca Welch also refereed at the Women’s World Cup this summer Rebecca Welch made history on Saturday when she became the first woman to referee a Premier League fixture. The 40-year-old took charge of Fulham’s match against Burnley at Craven Cottage, which kicked off at 15:00 GMT. Welch became a referee in 2010 when…
[ad_1] Burney manager Vincent Kompany says Rebecca Welch becoming the Premier League’s first female referee is a “milestone” moment, as she prepares to take charge for the Clarets’ game at Fulham on Saturday. READ MORE:The ‘resilient’ and ’empathetic’ role model referee making her Premier League debut [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Rebecca Welch (second right) has taken charge of two Women’s FA Cup finals Rebecca Welch – trailblazer, history-maker, role model. Top flight officials in general have been under intense scrutiny this season, but “resilient” Welch will be leading the way as a role model for other female referees when she walks out on to…
[ad_1] Turkey referee punched: Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca arrested after attack MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca has received a permanent ban for punching referee Halil Umut Meler, says the Turkish Football Federation. Ankaragucu have also been finished two million liraexternal-link (£54,000) and ordered to play five home games without any fans. All Turkish league football…
[ad_1] Howard Webb on a ‘pivotal moment’ for refereeing Howard Webb is a busy man. The man appointed to lead England’s top referees 12 months ago – with a pledge to be open and to “pull back the curtain” on officiating in the Premier League – has been in the headlines more often than he…
[ad_1] Rebecca Welch will become the first female referee for a Premier League fixture when she officiates Fulham’s match against Burnley on 23 December. Welch, 40, began refereeing in 2010, and in January became the first woman to referee a men’s Championship game. Sam Allison will also take charge of a top-flight match in December, making…
[ad_1] Turkey referee punch: Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca arrested after attack Turkish football will resume on 19 December after all leagues were suspended when a referee was punched during a top-flight match on Monday. MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca ran on to the pitch and struck match official Halil Umut Meler after his team conceded…
[ad_1] Reaction after MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca ran onto the pitch and struck match official Halil Umut Meler in the face after a 97th-minute equalizer in a 1-1 draw with Caykur Rizespor on Monday night. Koca has since been arrested, resigned as club president and apologized for his behavior. READ MORE: Turkish football club…
