Mark Clattenburg argues with John Obi Mikel
Referees trade union hits out at "lenient" John Obi Mikel ban
Referees trade union Prospect believe that Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel should have been given a harsher punishment after Mark Clattenburg was wrongly accused of calling Mikel a "monkey".
Dec 7, 09:53
 Mark Clattenburg argues with John Obi Mikel
John Obi Mikel given three-match suspension
John Obi Mikel will sit out the next three domestic matches after being found guilty of 'using threatening and/or abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour' towards referee Mark Clattenburg.
Dec 6, 17:17
 David Luiz scores Chelsea's first from the penalty spot
Team News: Two changes for Chelsea
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez makes two changes for tonight's crucial Champions League clash with Nordsjaelland at Stamford Bridge.
Dec 5, 18:37
 John Obi Mikel
John Obi Mikel signs new five-year deal at Chelsea
Nigerian midfielder John Obi Mikel agrees a new five-year contact at Chelsea.
Dec 5, 17:44
 Mark Clattenburg on the touchline as fourth official during the Tottenham vs West Ham match on November 25, 2012
Mark Clattenburg to be fourth official for Manchester derby
Mark Clattenburg is named as the fourth official for the Manchester derby on Sunday.
Dec 3, 16:14
 Andy Carroll gives a thumbs-up to Newcastle fans
Team News: Andy Carroll misses Chelsea clash
West Ham United forward Andy Carroll is not selected for this afternoon's Premier League clash with Chelsea because of a knee injury.
Dec 1, 12:21
 Upton Park
Preview:West Ham United vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews West Ham United's clash with Chelsea at Upton Park on Saturday.
Nov 29, 13:53
 Mark Clattenburg
Nigel Adkins, Chris Hughton delighted with Mark Clattenburg return
Southampton manager Nigel Adkins and Norwich City boss Chris Hughton express their delight at seeing Mark Clattenburg return to Premier League refereeing.
Nov 29, 02:11
 Mark Clattenburg on the touchline as fourth official during the Tottenham vs West Ham match on November 25, 2012
Former referee Graham Poll calls on Mark Clattenburg to sue Chelsea
Former referee Graham Poll believes that Mark Clattenburg should sue Chelsea after the club wrongly accused him of racially abusing John Obi Mikel.
Nov 28, 09:32
 Mark Clattenburg argues with Juan Mata
Chelsea "regret" Mark Clattenburg saga
Chelsea issue a statement admitting their "regret" following the Mark Clattenburg saga.
Nov 27, 17:10
 Mark Clattenburg on the touchline as fourth official during the Tottenham vs West Ham match on November 25, 2012
Chelsea 'have secret meeting with referee Mark Clattenburg after race row'
Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck reportedly meets with referee Mark Clattenburg to clear the air after the match official was cleared of racially abusing midfielder John Obi Mikel.
Nov 27, 09:06
 St Mary's Stadium
Preview:Southampton vs. Norwich City
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Premier League clash between Southampton and Norwich City at St. Mary's.
Nov 26, 13:50
 Mark Clattenburg
Mark Clattenburg to return to action on Sunday
Mark Clattenburg will make his return to the Premier League on Sunday following the FA's decision to not take action over claims the referee used "inappropriate language" towards John Obi Mikel.
Nov 23, 11:48
 Mark Clattenburg
Sir Alex Ferguson "pleased" Mark Clattenburg escaped FA action
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes that everyone in football is "pleased" for referee Mark Clattenburg "apart from Chelsea".
Nov 23, 10:58
 Mark Clattenburg argues with John Obi Mikel
Chelsea fail to offer apology to Mark Clattenburg
Chelsea fail to offer Mark Clattenburg an apology after the FA decided against charging the referee over the Blues' claims that the match official had racially abused John Obi Mikel.
Nov 23, 09:21
 Mark Clattenburg
Mark Clattenburg: 'Frightened allegations would wreck my career'
Mark Clattenburg says that he feared his career could be "wrecked" following Chelsea's unproven allegations that he used "inappropriate language" towards John Obi Mikel.
Nov 22, 17:03
 John Obi Mikel
John Obi Mikel hit with misconduct charge
The FA charge John Obi Mikel with misconduct following last month's 3-2 defeat to Manchester United.
Nov 22, 16:45
 Mark Clattenburg argues with John Obi Mikel
Football Association won't charge referee Mark Clattenburg for Chelsea allegations
The Football Association decide against charging referee Mark Clattenburg with using "inappropriate language" while speaking to Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel.
Nov 22, 16:30
 Mark Clattenburg argues with John Obi Mikel
Clattenburg left out for a fourth week
Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg faces another round of matches without a match to officiate.
Nov 19, 16:08
 Mark Clattenburg argues with John Obi Mikel
Mark Clattenburg 'won't face action from Football Association'
The Football Association reportedly decide that referee Mark Clattenburg does not have a case to answer following Chelsea's allegations that he used "inappropriate language" while speaking to midfielder John Obi Mikel.
Nov 19, 09:07
 Mark Clattenburg argues with John Obi Mikel
Mark Clattenburg to learn fate of FA probe next week
Referee Mark Clattenburg will have to wait another week to learn the outcome of a Football Association investigation into claims that he used "inappropriate language" when speaking to Chelsea's John Obi Mikel.
Nov 16, 15:06
 David Bernstein
David Bernstein responds to "institutionally racist" accusation
Chairman David Bernstein hits back at claims from Peter Herbert that the Football Association is "institutionally racist".
Nov 14, 16:56
 Mark Clattenburg argues with John Obi Mikel
Police no longer investigating Mark Clattenburg
Police confirm that they are no longer investigating a complaint made against Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg.
Nov 13, 18:14
 Bruce Buck
Chelsea chairman blasts media treatment
Chairman Bruce Buck defends his club's stance on the ongoing Mark Clattenburg saga, while also slamming the way that Chelsea have been portrayed by the media.
Nov 13, 13:08
 Bruce Buck
Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck defends launching complaint against Mark Clattenburg
Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck says that if the Blues had not launched a complaint against referee Mark Clattenburg, the club would have been "crucified" in the media.
Nov 13, 10:30
 Mark Clattenburg argues with John Obi Mikel
Mark Clattenburg 'could face action over Chelsea complaint this week'
Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg will reportedly learn by the end of the week whether he will face action for allegedly using "inappropriate language" when speaking to Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel.
Nov 13, 09:19
 Mark Clattenburg argues with Juan Mata
Mark Clattenburg will not officiate this weekend
Referee Mark Clattenburg will not officiate in the Premier League this weekend.
Nov 12, 16:03
 Fernando Torres
Preview:Chelsea vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole looks ahead to what could be an explosive encounter between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
Nov 9, 16:46
 Sir Alex Ferguson
Chelsea 'fuming with Sir Alex Ferguson's, Arsene Wenger's criticism of Mark Clattenburg case'
Chelsea are reportedly frustrated with Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger following their criticism of the Blues' handling of the case against referee Mark Clattenburg.
Nov 6, 09:13
 Mark Clattenburg argues with John Obi Mikel
Mark Clattenburg left out of this weekend's Premier League fixtures
Referee Mark Clattenburg is left out of this weekend's Premier League fixtures due to an ongoing FA investigation of alleged "inappropriate language" used against Chelsea's John Obi Mikel.
Nov 5, 16:10
 Yaya Toure
African Footballer of the Year shortlist announced
Premier League players dominate the 10-man shortlist for the African Football of the Year Award.
Nov 5, 12:31
 Ryan Bertrand
Ryan Bertrand: 'Chelsea haven't had enough credit'
Chelsea full-back Ryan Bertrand says that the Blues have not been given enough credit for their strong start to the Premier League season.
Nov 5, 09:34
 Roberto Di Matteo
Roberto Di Matteo refuses to blame ref row
Chelsea manager Roberto di Matteo says that the ongoing investigation into what Mark Clattenburg said to John Obi Mikel was not a distraction during yesterday's 2-2 draw with Swansea City.
Nov 4, 15:55
 Mark Clattenburg
Clive Wilkes: 'Referees could boycott Chelsea games'
Ex-Premier League referee Clive Wilkes suggests that a number of current officials could boycott matches involving Chelsea because of the allegations made against Mark Clattenburg.
Nov 3, 09:18
 Roberto Di Matteo
Roberto Di Matteo blasts Sir Alex Ferguson for Mark Clattenburg support
Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo takes a swipe at Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson following the Scotsman's public support of referee Mark Clattenburg.
Nov 2, 15:55
 Alex Ferguson
Sir Alex Ferguson publicly backs under-fire referee Mark Clattenburg
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says that there is "no way" that referee Mark Clattenburg is guilty of using "inappropriate language" to Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel.
Nov 2, 10:05
 Arsene Wenger wearing his favourite coat
Arsene Wenger: 'Chelsea should have dealt with Mark Clattenburg privately'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes that Chelsea should have dealt with their issues with referee Mark Clattenburg privately as opposed to announcing their complaint to the Football Association.
Nov 2, 09:18
 Mark Clattenburg argues with John Obi Mikel
Ray Wilkins praises Roberto Di Matteo's conduct in "sad" Mark Clattenburg situation
Former Chelsea assistant boss Ray Wilkins believes that Blues manager Roberto Di Matteo has handled himself "impeccably" during the controversy surrounding referee Mark Clattenburg and midfielder John Obi Mikel.
Nov 1, 10:02
 Mark Clattenburg argues with John Obi Mikel
Chelsea complain to FA over Mark Clattenburg's 'inappropriate comments' to John Obi Mikel
Chelsea announce that they have lodged a formal complaint to the FA over referee Mark Clattenburg's alleged comments to John Obi Mikel but have dropped a second complaint.
Oct 31, 17:54
 Mark Clattenburg argues with John Obi Mikel
Mark Clatternburg alleged to have referred to John Obi Mikel as a 'monkey'
Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg is reportedly alleged to have called John Obi Mikel a 'monkey' during Chelsea's defeat to Manchester United on Sunday.
Oct 31, 09:12
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