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Daily Mail
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE David Coote should have been sacked by PGMOL but the reaction to the leaked Jurgen Klopp insult video was overblown, renowned referee Mark Clattenburg tells new Mail football podcast
David Coote deserved to be sacked by PGMOL after admitting to taking cocaine but the global reaction to a leaked video where the former referee insulted former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was overblown, Mark Clattenburg has told Whistleblowers, a new Mail football podcast, in partnership with Wickes TradePro. World-renowned referee and co-host of the new podcast Clattenburg compared the video, which appeared to show an intoxicated Coote calling the German manager a '****', to 'bantering in a pub'. He added that not enough is done to protect referees from the pressures of the game at the highest level. Whistleblowers is a brand-new football podcast hosted by broadcaster Gordon Smart, Mail Football Editor Ian Ladyman, and ex-elite referee Mark Clattenburg. From what really goes on in the referee's room, to how clubs spin crises and who's pulling the strings behind the scenes - Whistleblowers brings the inside stories only those at the heart of the game can tell. Asked whether Coote had been unfairly treated by PGMOL, Clattenburg said: 'No because if he had a problem with drugs, he should have gone to them for support. 'They would have supported him. Forget the Liverpool stuff – that's bantering in a pub. I have been guilty of it with friends in the past. 'Unfortunately, now, with recording devices and stuff, the world's changed but we've all been in the pub and had a bit of banter about football. I have probably said things about managers and players. 'I am not sure that was a career-ending moment for him. It was the drug issue, certainly in high-profile matches. 'Coote allowed that to come out without any mechanism in place. I think that's where his career became difficult.' Clattenburg, who has refereed nearly 400 Premier League matches and the 2016 Champions League final, said he had some sympathy for Coote after the video surfaced. 'As a referee, if you don't speak a little bit – they call you arrogant', Clattenburg said. 'When you're out, you always try to manage situations – people are always asking what such and such is like. 'You try and make a joke out of it – but with jokes nowadays, nobody knows what level you're actually having that joke at.' Co-host Ladyman shared Clattenburg's sympathy for Coote but said the video did the 'whole refereeing community a huge disservice' by fuelling fans' suspicions about bias in officiating. Doorbell footage originally shared by The Sun showed Coote working as a delivery driver as he serves out his 16-month suspension from football. The original Klopp video was allegedly recorded back in 2020 after Liverpool's controversial 1-1 draw against Burnley, which saw Andy Robertson angrily confront the English referee after not being awarded a penalty. 'So many people out there in the weird world we live in now are conspiracy theorists', Ladyman said. 'Football supporters these days are convinced that referees are genuinely acting against their club. What Coote did played to that. 'It gave substance to the lunatic fringe and their theories - it gave them credibility.' To listen to the first episode of the brand new Daily Mail series, where Mark Clattenburg sensationally admits to the existence of 'Fergie time', search Whistleblowers now, wherever you get your podcasts. You can also watch on YouTube. New episodes are released every Thursday.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Mark Clattenburg explains why Nicolas Jackson has no defence for Newcastle red card
Referee Mark Clattenburg has explained why Nicolas Jackson has no defence for his red card he received against Newcastle this weekend. The news comes after Chelsea went down 2-0 against Newcastle United away from home on Sunday lunch time in a crucial game for the race for Champions League football next season. Chelsea needed to win this game as much as Newcastle did, but a first half sending off by Nicolas Jackson did not help their cause. Enzo Maresca has admitted that Jackson now needs to learn from this situation moving forward. Advertisement Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher now believes that Chelsea have a big problem after this defeat with just two games remaining of the season and the reality being that The Blues need two wins to guarantee a place in the Champions League for next season. Jackson was stupid Chelsea fans were left fuming when Jackson led with a forearm straight into the face of Sven Botman when attempting to jump in the air and challenge for the ball. I saw it at the time and immediately knew it was a red card offence, it was so so clear to me and to many others. I have no idea why anyone tried to defend it. The forearm smash which saw Nicolas Jackson sent off. Clattenburg on the red card The official said on the incident after the game, as picked up on X: Advertisement 'This is a good example where VAR works. Jackson challenged Botman for the ball leading with his elbow which catches Botman on the face. 'What does not help Jackson's defence for not receiving a red card is that he looks at his opponent and runs at some speed leading with the elbow which acts as a weapon.'
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
'I am more surprised' - Mark Clattenburg gives verdict on Everton penalty controversy in Fulham win
Former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg weighed in on the call to refuse Fulham a stoppage time penalty against Everton. The home players leapt in unison when Adama Traore's cross struck the outstretched arm of Vitalii Mykolenko inside the Blues' box. Referee Darren England waved away those claims but was then sent to the monitor to review his decision by VAR. Unusually, he stuck with his original call and Everton were able to see out the final minutes in comfort to secure a 3-1 win. READ MORE: Jordan Pickford loves new Everton chant as Marco Silva makes classy full-time gesture READ MORE: Marco Silva makes honest Fulham admission as he names reason for Everton comeback win The Premier League match centre later explained: 'VAR checked the referee's call of no penalty for a possible handball by Mykolenko – and deemed that his arm was away from his body, therefore recommended an on-field review. 'Upon review, the referee deemed that Mykolenko's arm was in a justifiable position given his actions and retained the original decision of no penalty.' For Clattenburg, the controversy was not over England's steadfastness but in the referee being asked to review the incident. He told the website Everton News: 'Premier League referees have different criteria when it comes to handball and I was not surprised it was not given in the end. 'There have been less than 10 penalties given all season for handball so there is a stricter approach on what constitutes a penalty. Mykolenko's arm is slightly away from the body but he tries to move it away as the ball comes in from a short distance.' Clattenburg added: 'I am more surprised a very experienced VAR in Michael Salisbury would recommend a review when this is not a clear and obvious error from the referee Darren England. 'We do not see very often referees after going to a review to stick with their original decision, so England needs to be applauded for this and in the end, the right decision was reached as I don't believe that this is a penalty.'
The Guardian
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Gladiators cranks up the Big Villain Energy but still shows sport's virtues
It's time to look north: this weekend, the ultimate obstacle race is back. An estimated six million of us will tune in to watch those finely tuned bodies powering themselves around the famously hellish course, with its exhausting series of hurdles. By the final straight, only the strongest will be left. We've already got our favourites. We're already making predictions. And by Saturday evening we'll know exactly who is going to be in the Gladiators final. Apologies to any racing lovers offended by that joke. I intend no slight on the Grand National, the traditional high point of this sporting weekend, but the enforced hiatus between the semi-finals of one of my favourite shows has me revved up. I genuinely missed them all last week – Phantom, Fury, Cyclone, Steel – and it's still hard to believe such massive, almost planetary, entities could get bumped off the schedule for an FA Cup quarter-final. Legend must have thrown a cosmic tantrum. And what a missed opportunity for a crossover episode it was. We should have had Mark Clattenburg overseeing proceedings at the Amex Stadium, standing on the halfway line at kick-off yelling: 'Nottingham Forest, ready? Brighton and Hove Albion, readddddyyyy?' It was certainly a game that could have been improved by defenders patrolling the box in Atlaspheres. And if Bart Verbruggen had been armed with a pugil stick maybe Forest wouldn't have won the shootout. For many, hardcore nostalgia is a big part of the Gladiators appeal – it certainly motivated several of the older contestants to take part in this reboot. My own enthusiasm, however, is not inspired by love for the original. If I want to lose myself in the 90s I'll make a second outing to Clueless: The Musical (and to those who call it a shameless way to part women in their 40s from their money I say: whatever.) In fact, this show hooked me against my will. It has overcome the cringe factor of Apollo's improv work and his phoney locker-room flirting with Sabre. It has even transcended Barney Walsh's painfully limited presenting skills – I'm just guessing here, but I imagine if you bump into Barney in the street, he excitedly shouts: 'You bumped into me in the street!' With its panto pantheon of heroes and villains, no one mistakes Gladiators for actual sport. This is costume jewellery, alcohol-free prosecco. And yet for all its ersatz nature and WWE vibes, it contains something true enough that sporting connoisseurs still get caught up in the action. Given the right light, even paste diamonds can dazzle. If you've ever watched a nip-and-tuck eliminator race, with a lead dramatically overturned after a too-hasty attempt at the travelator, you'll know what I'm talking about (and if you don't, look up Amanda and Toni's epic in the heats). This series has reminded us what a great format it presents for the beloved underdog victory. Take Joe H, the bearded driving instructor from Wirral who took his drubbings so cheerfully. He may have had a passionate fanbase, but I doubt even they saw him getting as far as the semi-finals. And yes, this tournament is an invitational, not an open. The contestants, physically gifted as they are, have not made it on to our screens through qualifying or rankings: they're cast for their differing backgrounds and life stories. But the skills and resilience on display have been outstanding, from Joe F skidding around a grid of beams 30 feet off the ground to set a new record on The Edge, to Poppy becoming the first contestant to complete the rings on Hang Tough. Given that they're up against former professional athletes, it is no surprise perhaps that Joe F, no regular Joe, was himself a Team GB gymnast. And it was particularly instructive to see the reaction of Aneila, a multiple British taekwondo champion, when she just missed out on a place in a final. She was the first contestant to display the true extent of her disappointment. Because one key question raised by watching Gladiators is what we believe true sportsmanship to be. This series there seems to have been an editorial decision to increase the Big Villain Energy in the Sheffield Arena. The introduction of Cyclone has given us our first female baddie; there's been a modest increase in the PG-standard trash talking; Legend's self-confidence has gone beyond even Kevin Pietersen levels. And yet, the contenders still treat each other with the kind of respect that makes you proud to be a sports lover. We see competitors embracing each other – and sometimes the Gladiators, too, at the end of a gruelling round of Powerball (netball meets rugby) or Unleash (track sprint with a dash of Point Break). And it is reminiscent of triathletes and long-distance runners collapsing past the tape and throwing their gratefulbodies on top of each other in mutual admiration. It's a great lesson for the young audience that the show has been actively pursuing this year, with its CBBC spin-offs. I don't think the producers have always got it right. Viper, whose whole shtick is that he's too angry to speak, has been given the kind of 'scenes' that send quite worrying messages, not least when he got beaten by Junior, a professional dancer, on the rings. First he threw his helmet at him, then he called him a worm and pushed him to the mat. The camera caught Junior's young son in the audience, looking genuinely worried. There were probably plenty of nervous parents too, picturing all the future playground bullies being formed in that moment. Happily, since then, there has been a more concerted effort to show Gladiators modelling grace in defeat (and there's no one doing it with more class and decency than Steel). 'The best thing about being a Gladiator,' said Fury, herself a former professional rugby player, 'is trying to inspire kids to get into sport.' Now, hand me that foam finger …
BBC News
18-03-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'What a difference a year makes'
Exactly one year ago, around 2pm, Nottingham Forest were deducted four points and dropped into the Premier League's relegation zone. The profit and sustainability breach - and punishment which came on 18 March, 2024 - put Forest's top flight future in jeopardy. The club breached the threshold of £61m by £34.5m while an appeal two months later failed. It added to a chaotic end to a season, which finished with Forest eventually beating the drop by six points and finishing 17th. An explosive social media post questioning VAR Stuart Atwell's integrity after defeat at Everton came in April, with referee analyst Mark Clattenburg eventually stepping down two months fall out did not end until last week when the club lost their appeal against the £750,000 fine for the and Forest are on the brink of a remarkable achievement as they close in on Champions League qualification, having also reached the FA Cup quarter finals. Third in the Premier League with nine games left and a six point advantage to Manchester City in fifth, the likely final place for a Champions League spot, there is no evidence or no signs Forest will implode from here. They are on the cusp of a new era and returning to the European elite would unlock further riches for a club which has huge potential. Nuno Espirito Santo has fostered a spirit which has propelled Forest into the top four as they chase a return to Europe for the first time since 1995-96 under Frank spirit is evident to anyone who has seen the squad on the pitch but especially off. Goalkeeper Matz Sels told BBC Sport: "It's the gaffer who started it at the beginning of the season. Bringing that togetherness and of course, everything has to do with results but we started the season really well and then it's grows during the season. "Something great started from the beginning of the season, maybe from the training camp in Spain where we were together. There you felt like something is possible."Forest needed the right characters to add to the group who beat relegation and were surgical in the summer. There was no repeat of the trolley dash when 22 players arrived after promotion in 2022. They knew what they Milenkovic arrived for under £12m from Fiorentina and immediately formed a rock solid partnership with Murillo, while Morato, another summer buy, providing able back-up. Elliot Anderson, a big money arrival from Newcastle, has added depth and quality with Ramon Sosa and Jota Silva giving Nuno options off the bench. That, coupled with 18-goal Chris Wood having the season of his life and the continued maturation of Morgan Gibbs-White, has helped build the perfect season for the chaos to the calm, what a difference a year makes.
