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October 30, 2014

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Musical English ref tuned out

ENGLISH Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg has been temporarily sidelined for breaking protocol in order to attend an Ed Sheeran pop concert, a British newspaper reported yesterday.

The Sun claimed that Clattenburg contravened regulations by driving home alone after refereeing West Bromwich Albion’s 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace on Saturday so he could watch British singer Sheeran perform in the city of Newcastle.

The rules of the Premier League’s refereeing body, Professional Game Match Officials Limited, state that officials must travel to and from matches together in the interests of their integrity and security.

Britain’s Press Association reported that Clattenburg, 39, will not officiate this weekend, with Stuart Attwell due to fill in for him in Leicester City’s home game against West Brom.




 

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