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Refs like Martin Atkinson don’t realise football is a gladiatorial contest and are ruining the game for fans

Refs like Martin Atkinson don't realise football is a gladiatorial contest and are ruining the game for fans

In this column seven days ago, I urged the football authorities to show a little common sense, and recognise the Merseyside derby is an encounter that requires sensitive handling.

Read the full article at Kop That.

Kop That @ Oct 5, 2011 6:38 AM EDT | Blog Profile

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