Linesman Took 24 Seconds To Raise The Flag!

02 November 2010 13:52
Harry Redknapp has threatened the Football Association with a post-match media blackout ... and you know what ... the man has a point. The FA/Premiership/SKY TV insist the managers of Premiership clubs give a post-match description of their match ... but it seems they only want to hear what THEY want to hear. And Spurs boss Harry Redknapp has got himself in hot water for telling the truth ... which is NOT acceptable if it happens to be about the referee. If the FA charge him for his outspoken attack on referee Mark Clattenburg, he won't be doing any more interviews. The FA will make a decision today whether to examine Redknapp's criticism of Clattenburg in the wake of Tottenham's controversial defeat at Manchester United on Saturday. Nani scored while goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes believed he was preparing to take a free-kick. Redknapp branded Clattenburg's decision "scandalous" but it was his suggestion the referee might "come up with a story that will make it all look right" that could land him in hot water. Redknapp: "If they want to make an issue of what I said then I'll make some issues as well - don't worry. "Don't expect me to come out on the TV anymore - ever - and speak to the press after a game. "Otherwise, what chance have we got? "If you want me just to come and talk rubbish and say, 'No, it was a good decision, I'm quite happy with it', then don't bother to get me to come out after a game. "We shouldn't be dragged out onto TV two, three, four minutes after a game. "I don't want to go on TV; I'd much rather stay in the dressing room with the players. "But when I'm asked a question, I give a truthful answer. "He made a right mess of it all, and that was my answer. And I stand by that 100 per cent." I'm sure everyone saw the goal, but just watch how long it takes the linesman to raise his flag to say Nani handled the ball ... an amazing 24 seconds after the incident.

Source: FOOTYMAD