A Champions League debut, statistics, food and Carroll

By Phil Gregory Unfortunately it was not “that” kind of Arsenal Champions League debut, but I was lucky enough to be at the Emirates for my first Champions League game on Wednesday night. Having only been living in London for a matter of weeks, my previous experience of live Arsenal games was either weekend games …

National Referee Development Manager’s computer seized by police

Greater Manchester Police officers have apprehended Dean Mohareb, the national referee development manager of the FA. This follows a complaint by Janie Frampton who was dismissed from her FA post for professional misconduct earlier this year.  Ms Frampton’s case followed an FA ruling that she had offered FA Cup semi-final tickets to British Airways staff in …

Who really decides which ref will do which game? Mike or ….

By Walter Broeckx   Well it was another interesting moment involving referees in the PL the last days.   People often wonder why it is that referees fall for so many dives of United players and award penalties whenever they can. Or give decisions the United way.  I will give you an answer at the …