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Tottenham write to PGMOL over refereeing decisions

Tottenham write to PGMOL over refereeing decisions

Summary

Tottenham Hotspur has sent a letter to the chief of Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) expressing concerns about inconsistent refereeing decisions in their recent matches. The club is particularly concerned about specific instances where goals have been allowed or disallowed due to physical contact during play. These concerns follow recent matches against Arsenal and Fulham.

Key Facts

  • Tottenham wrote to PGMOL chief Howard Webb about inconsistent refereeing decisions.
  • The club focused on decisions during games where goals were affected by physical contact.
  • In a recent match against Arsenal, a Tottenham goal was disallowed due to a push by a player.
  • Tottenham is confused about why a similar incident in a match against Fulham did not lead to a disallowed goal.
  • Interim coach Igor Tudor described one of these incidents as a significant mistake.
  • Tottenham provided examples of similar situations from other games in their letter.
  • PGMOL aims for transparency in decision communication and maintains direct engagement with clubs.
  • PGMOL has not made a public comment on the issue.

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