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Cliftonville Captain Faces 16-Match Ban for Ref Assault

8/5/2025

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Kelsie Burrows, the captain of Cliftonville Ladies and a Northern Ireland international, faces a daunting 16-match ban for allegedly assaulting referee Simon Bickerstaff following a match on July 25. The club is rallying behind her with an appeal, enabling her to participate in upcoming games, but if unsuccessful, her ban could stretch to a staggering 20 matches.

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Kelsie Burrows, the captain of Cliftonville Ladies and a Northern Ireland international, faces a daunting 16-match ban for allegedly assaulting referee Simon Bickerstaff following a match on July 25. The club is rallying behind her with an appeal, enabling her to participate in upcoming games, but if unsuccessful, her ban could stretch to a staggering 20 matches.