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Chief of referees apologises to Everton over City gaffe

Updated on: 02 March,2022 07:00 AM IST  |  London
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An angry Lampard labelled VAR official Chris Kavanagh a professional who cannot do his job right after the 1-0 loss to the EPL champions

Chief of referees apologises to Everton over City gaffe

EPL referees’ chief Mike Riley

England’s referees’ chief has apologised to Everton manager Frank Lampard for mistakes made in Saturday’s defeat by Manchester City, according to British media reports. An angry Lampard labelled VAR official Chris Kavanagh a professional who cannot do his job right after the 1-0 loss to the EPL champions. 


Kavanagh failed to alert referee Paul Tierney over a handball by Rodri that would have given the Toffees a late chance of an equaliser from the penalty spot. Everton chief executive Denise Barrett-Baxendale wrote to the Premier League on Monday to ask for an apology.


It has been reported that Mike Riley, managing director of Professional Game Match Officials Limited, subsequently called both Lampard and Everton chairman Bill Kenwright to apologise for the mistakes made relating to the Rodri incident.


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