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Mark Clattenburg was a Premier League referee for 13 years

Improper conduct charge for Forest as Clattenburg quits

Nottingham Forest have been charged with improper conduct by the Football Association over their extraordinary statement about VAR Stuart Attwell, on the day referee analyst Mark Clattenburg quit the club.

Soccer • 04 May 24

Referee Anthony Taylor is confronted by Forest duo Chris Wood and Callum Hudson-Odoi, claiming a hand ball against Ashley Young

Nottingham Forest call for VAR audio to be released

Nottingham Forest have asked for the VAR audio to be released concerning three key decisions that went against them in their match at Everton on Sunday.

Soccer • 22 Apr 24

Klopp's Liverpool are looking for a first league win since 19 December

Klopp: No mind games at play ahead of United clash

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists he is no Alex Ferguson and has not been playing mind games in the build up to Sunday's visit of Manchester United.

Soccer • 15 Jan 21

Mark Clattenburg refereed the Euro 2016 final

Clattenburg replaced in Saudi Arabia role

Mark Clattenburg has been replaced as Saudi Arabia's head of refereeing after 18 months in the post.

Soccer • 31 Oct 18

Clattenburg to ref in England for rest of season

Mark Clattenburg will continue to referee in the Premier League until the end of the season when he will take up his new position in Saudi Arabia.

Soccer • 20 Feb 17

Mark Clattenburg had previously spoken of his openness to working outside of England

Referee Clattenburg to leave the Premier League

Mark Clattenburg is leaving the Premier League to take up a role with the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, the Professional Game Match Officials Limited has announced.

Soccer • 16 Feb 17

John Obi Mikel entered Mark Clattenburg's dressing room to confront him

Referee's dismay at Mikel ban leniency

The referees trade union, Prospect, has revealed its dismay at the "leniency" of a three-game ban handed to John Obi Mikel after he confronted Mark Clattenburg following Chelsea's stormy Premier League clash with Manchester United.

Soccer • 07 Dec 12

Mikel banned for three games for Clattenburg row

John Obi Mikel has been handed a three-game ban following Chelsea's stormy Premier League match against Manchester United.

Soccer • 06 Dec 12

Chelsea regret handling of Clattenburg incident

Chelsea today expressed "regrets" over their handling of the complaint of racist abuse against Mark Clattenburg, but stopped short of offering an apology.

Soccer • 27 Nov 12

Cech wants end to Clattenburg case

Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech is hoping for a swift conclusion to the complaint launched by his club against referee Mark Clattenburg.

Soccer • 15 Nov 12

Clattenburg interviewed in FA racism inquiry

Mark Clattenburg was interviewed yesterday by the English FAas part of the investigation into Chelsea's claim that the referee used "inappropriate language" towards John Obi Mikel.

Soccer • 09 Nov 12

It was concidered in Mark Clattenburg's 'best interests' not to officiate this weekend

Clattenburg off duty once again at the weekend

Mark Clattenburg will not referee a match for a second weekend running as he prepares to answer accusations from Chelsea.

Soccer • 05 Nov 12

Refs consider boycott due to Clattenburg claims

Some Premier League referees are contemplating boycotting Chelsea games in the wake of the allegations made against Mark Clattenburg, according to former official Clive Wilkes.

Soccer • 03 Nov 12

Chelsea lodge formal Clattenburg complaint

Chelsea tonight lodged a formal complaint with the Football Association over "inappropriate language" they claim Mark Clattenburg used against John Obi Mikel in their acrimonious defeat to Manchester United.

Soccer • 31 Oct 12

John Obi Mikel has a word with Clattenburg as Juan Mata looks on during the clash with Manchester United

Union support for referee Clattenburg

The referees' union Prospect has pledged its "full support" to Mark Clattenburg after Chelsea accused him of using "inappropriate language" towards John Obi Mikel and Juan Mata.

Soccer • 30 Oct 12

Mark Clattenburg