by Martin Rødvand on May 20, 2009
After being through a living hell since August last year, Mark Clattenburg today received his first appointment from the PGMOL after his suspension. He will be refereeing the match between Manchester City and Bolton Wanderers, almost a year since he last refereed a top game.
Clattenburg was last August assigned to referee the Community Shield match between Manchester United and Portsmouth, but after the PGMOL received some information about his involvement in a heavily debted company he was suspended pending an investigation.
In January he got sacked from the PGMOL, but he appealed their decision and instead received an 8 months suspension. This suspension ended in April, but the PGMOL obviously wants to ease him into the premiership without making headlines. The match is not of vital importance for any of the teams.
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by Martin Rødvand on February 18, 2009
I’ve previously reported that Mark Clattenburg was sacked by the PGMO, but that he appealed the decision.
Earlier today the PGMO released this statement:
Following a disciplinary investigation into issues relating to his private business affairs, Mark Clattenburg was initially dismissed by a PGMO Disciplinary Inquiry. Mark Clattenburg appealed against this decision.
After full and careful consideration, the Appeal Panel has concluded that the original Disciplinary Inquiry decision should be upheld but a less severe sanction imposed.
The Appeal Panel has therefore reinstated Mark Clattenburg as a Select Group Referee, but ordered that a suspension of eight months be served from the original suspension date of 6 August 2008.
In addition Mark Clattenburg has been reminded of his responsibilities and contractual obligations as a Select Group Official, particularly in regard to full disclosure of any outside business interests.
PGMO is confident that he has the ability to regain his position as one of English football’s top officials.
Good news for all football fans, if Clattenburg can turn it around and return as the excellent referee he was last season the officiating level in the Premier League will rise. If we are to believe the statement Clattenburg will be available in March/April.
