Revelation by former Epl referee makes Chelsea fans furious and livid

Tom Hemming Ovrebo officiating Chelsea vs Barcelona match in Uefa Champions League in 2009. Former Chelsea Midfielder confronts the referee during the game. [PHOTO: COURTESY]

A recent revelation by former English Premier League referee Mark Clattenberg on how he made decisions on the controversial match pitting current champions Chelsea against the London rivals Tottenham in 2016 has angered a section of Chelsea fans, British media has confirmed.

Mr Clattenberg lifted the lid and narrated how kept Tottenham players on the pitch despite the offences that would have warranted dismissal of three Spurs players. Belgian midfielder Moussa Dembele, English midfielder Eric Dier and Danny Rose committed fouls that would have attracted red cards, but Clattenberg confessed that he kept them in the game to avoid being blamed for their woes.