Danny Simpson's 'admission' about a referee has been doing the rounds after the David Coote controversy.
Footage of Danny Simpson's claims about a referee have re-emerged in the wake of David Coote's suspension from the PGMOL.The controversy has opened up discussions about the integrity of match officials coming under the spotlight but a video with explosive allegations about a different referee circulated on social media.
"I had to pretend I didn't hear it. I was laughing my b***ocks off inside and I thought, 'Yeah, we're doing this.' Clattenburg, who officiated both the Champions League and Euro finals, strongly denied the "preposterous" and "ridiculous" claims made by Simpson and said that there was "absolutely no substance".Advert
"I did not book Danny Drinkwater during that season. His claims have absolutely no substance and I have no idea why, seven years later, he has chosen to say this. The matter is now with my lawyer."
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