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Rosenior Slams Referee Amid Newcastle Game Controversy

3/15/2026

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Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior criticized referee Paul Tierney for standing in the middle of Chelsea's pre-match huddle before the Newcastle game and for not awarding a penalty for a foul on Cole Palmer.
Former Premier League assistant referee Darren Cann called Tierney's positioning unusual, saying it aimed to prevent issues during Newcastle's kick-off.
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe dismissed the incident as irrelevant to the game.

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Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior criticized referee Paul Tierney for standing in the middle of Chelsea's pre-match huddle before the Newcastle game and for not awarding a penalty for a foul on Cole Palmer.
Former Premier League assistant referee Darren Cann called Tierney's positioning unusual, saying it aimed to prevent issues during Newcastle's kick-off.
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe dismissed the incident as irrelevant to the game.