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# Referee

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Bournemouth's Gosling demands apology from ref over 'sarky' comments
‘I think he should really come out and apologise because I thought he was a disgrace.’
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Feb 12th 2020, 1:58 PM
O'Rourke in contact with Gough after criticism of language used in RTÉ TV GAA debate
The comments were made during a discussion on the black card on last night’s programme.
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Feb 3rd 2020, 5:02 PM
Bravo to Super Rugby for finally allowing fans in the stadium to hear the TMO
The supporters at Eden Park could eavesdrop on the chat between the referee and his TMO.
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Jan 31st 2020, 8:52 AM
'Dark-humoured' joke led to sacking of former Premier League ref Madley
The PGMOL said at the time he had ‘decided to relocate due to a change in his personal circumstances.’
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Jan 1st 2020, 11:02 AM
Schmidt 'incredibly positive' for Ireland as he hopes for better refereeing
The Ireland boss has handed Johnny Sexton the ‘deserved honour’ of captaining the team.
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Oct 2nd 2019, 6:50 AM
Meath to ask 'higher GAA authority' to investigate complaint by ref against ex-chairman
Peter O’Halloran stepped down as county chairman last Friday night.
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Sep 24th 2019, 9:20 AM
'Anything can happen in four years, so I just want to take this opportunity in Japan'
Andrew Brace is the only IRFU match official involved in the upcoming World Cup.
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Aug 31st 2019, 9:00 AM
FAI hit back at claims they are not doing enough to stamp out violence against referees
20-year-old official Harry McCann said an U13 manager attempted “to strike me” in a game on Saturday.
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Jun 24th 2019, 1:11 PM
‘They weren't expecting a female referee. They said, 'Hello, Michael!’ I was like, no, my name's Michelle’
Michelle O’Neill became the first Irish woman to referee at a World Cup four years ago. This month in France she will officiate at her second finals.
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Jun 2nd 2019, 9:30 PM
'The worst thing for me is the referee had his whistle in his mouth... And he took it back out'
John Cotter was frustrated after seeing his side concede a late equaliser.
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Jun 1st 2019, 6:00 AM
Premier League referee Mike Dean celebrates as Tranmere prevail
Micky Mellon’s side will face Newport County in the final of the League Two play-offs.
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May 14th 2019, 9:50 AM
Garcès appointed to referee Leinster's Champions Cup final clash
The Frenchman will be in charge of the decider against Saracens in Newcastle.
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Apr 25th 2019, 3:25 PM
Furious Pochettino confronts referee Mike Dean after defeat at Burnley
The Spurs boss took exception to some of today’s officiating, including the decision to award a corner which led to Burnley’s opening goal.
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Feb 23rd 2019, 3:19 PM
'It's something special when you prove someone wrong' - Joy Neville
Limerick woman Joy Neville has proven herself as a top-class referee.
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Feb 21st 2019, 5:29 PM
13 yellow, 4 black and one red card shown as Roscommon retain FBD League title
Donie Smith hit 0-8 for the winners against Galway.
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Jan 20th 2019, 3:42 PM
Cork's Alan Kelly named MLS Referee of the Year for third time in four years
The 43-year-old served as a League of Ireland referee for 15 years but moved to the USA in 2014.
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Dec 1st 2018, 10:34 AM
Four men released in soccer referee assault investigation
The men were released in the early hours of this morning.
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Nov 29th 2018, 1:09 PM
40-year bans for Mullingar Town players who attacked referee
A spectator who was involved in the assault on Daniel Sweeney was already serving a life-time suspension from playing.
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Nov 23rd 2018, 11:16 AM
Van Dijk explains why he consoled referee at the end of Germany draw
The Netherlands captain embraced the official as he had recently lost his mother.
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Nov 20th 2018, 12:41 PM
'A black day for our club' - Mullingar Town apologise for attack on referee after soccer match
Daniel Sweeney was hospitalised following the game in Westmeath.
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Nov 19th 2018, 12:13 PM
Possible lifetime ban to be brought in for people who assault referees
A new tiered system of sanctions is set to be introduced.
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Nov 16th 2018, 2:14 PM
Referee suspended for using 'rock, paper, scissors' instead of the coin toss
The English FA has suspended official David McNamara after his actions in a WSL game between Manchester City and Reading.
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Nov 14th 2018, 4:17 PM
Referee who was assaulted at football game says he forgives those who attacked him
The FAI has begun an investigation into the attack.
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Nov 13th 2018, 7:56 PM
Irish referee Lacey to retire at the end of the season and take up new role with IRFU
The Tipperary native will be involved in mentoring the next generation of Irish referees.
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Nov 9th 2018, 1:17 PM
Premier League referee quits aged 32 due to 'change in his personal circumstances'
Regarded as one of the finest officials in the English game, Bobby Madley has decided to retire.
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Aug 17th 2018, 1:13 PM
Wexford's Owens to take charge of Limerick-Galway All-Ireland hurling final
Owens was in charge for the 2015 decider between Kilkenny and Galway.
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Aug 7th 2018, 5:24 PM
Will Russia 2018 be remembered as the World Cup that revolutionised fair play?
VAR was introduced for the first time in the tournament’s history.
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Jul 22nd 2018, 9:30 AM
Former Premier League referee reveals role in deliberate booking scam
Mark Halsey, who retired at the end of the 2012/13 season, told the story on CNN Sport.
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Jun 28th 2018, 4:09 PM
Galway criticise appointment of former Mayo minor manager as referee for Connacht final
A statement said the appointment of an ex-Mayo minor manager for Sunday’s Connacht final was a gross error of judgement.
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Jun 21st 2018, 10:38 PM
Were Ireland unfairly treated last night or was the referee just adhering to the rules?
Colin O’Brien’s side suffered a controversial penalty kick loss to tournament favourites Holland.
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May 15th 2018, 8:04 PM
French referee who kicked footballer in the leg during Ligue 1 game has ban doubled
Ligue 1 referee Tony Chapron lost his appeal for kicking Diego Carlos during a match against PSG.
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Mar 23rd 2018, 5:24 PM
Watt's my name? Ex-Arsenal player gets red card rescinded after ref's blunder
Sanchez Watt was sent off after the official mistook his name for dissent.
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Mar 7th 2018, 12:20 PM
Controversy as huge flag blocks VAR camera, allowing offside goal to stand
There was mass confusion in Portugal last night.
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Feb 7th 2018, 11:30 AM
Four-time All-Ireland hurling final referee Brian Gavin hangs up his whistle
The Offaly man has retired from inter-county refereeing.
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Jan 10th 2018, 6:00 PM
Mark Clattenburg claims he quit refereeing because of Jose Mourinho
The referee says he was subject of a tirade from the Manchester United manager after a game at Stoke in January
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Dec 6th 2017, 8:06 AM
Referee Clattenburg admits allowing Spurs to 'self-destruct' and lose the title
Tottenham’s clash with Chelsea proved key in handing the Premier League to Leicester City in 2016.
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Dec 4th 2017, 1:25 PM
Referee launches court action against Irish Rugby Football Union over dismissal
McHugh had held the role of Referee Performance Manager.
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Nov 1st 2017, 8:04 PM
Ronan O'Gara handed 10-week touchline ban for remarks made to Top 14 referee
Racing 92 have also been fined €15,000.
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Oct 19th 2017, 12:00 PM
Kiwi refs appointed to Ireland's opening November Tests
Meanwhile, Frank Murphy will run the line for Wales’ biggest games next month.
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Oct 13th 2017, 10:55 AM
More history to be made by Joy Neville as she'll take charge of men's international
The former Ireland back row will become one of the first female referees to oversee a men’s international next month.
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Sep 27th 2017, 10:06 AM
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