Tag: Roger East

Referees in spotlight again after another match-changing mistake

Abdoulaye Doucore sealed a 2-2 draw in the Premier League clash with what most observers regarded as a clear handball in the final minute as referees find themselves once again in the spotlight because of poor mistakes that are costing clubs points.

Did referee mess up backpass rule in Arsenal v Sunderland?

Was referee Roger East right to award an indirect free-kick to Sunderland for Nacho Monreal's 'backpass' on Tuesday night? Petr Cech isn't so sure... and he's not the only one.

Chambers starts for Middlesbrough as referee makes mockery of Xhaka red card

Calum Chambers started for Middlesbrough as they lost to Watford on Sunday afternoon but the big talking point was the way the referee handled a situation that was quite similar to the one which saw Jon Moss send Granit Xhaka off against Swansea.
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Arsenal should expect no referee problems against Crystal Palace

Roger East will take charge of Arsenal’s game against Crystal Palace at the weekend.

Penalty loving ref to take charge of Arsenal v Burnley

Roger East has been appointed referee for Arsenal's 4th round FA Cup tie against Burnley on Saturday, but what does that mean for us? In...