Lee Mason
Born: October 29, 1971 (age 53)
Hometown: Bolton
Nationality: 
English
EnglishRole: Referee
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Sports Mole has 203 articles about Lee Mason. Articles 1 to 40:
Preview: Burnley vs. Brentford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Burnley and Brentford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 14, 10:13
Preview: Arsenal vs. Brentford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Arsenal and Brentford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 7, 09:02
Exclusive: Didi Hamann launches scathing attack on VAR, Diogo Jota penalty
Ex-Liverpool midfielder Didi Hamann tells Sports Mole that VAR is "not sustainable" and blasts the decision to award Diogo Jota a penalty against Newcastle United.
Jan 10, 20:24
VAR 'thought Luis Diaz's goal had been awarded on the pitch'
The VAR officials in charge of Tottenham Hotspur's win over Liverpool allegedly believed that Luis Diaz's incorrectly disallowed goal had been awarded on the field.
Oct 1, 08:02
Mark Halsey questions disallowed Gabriel Martinelli goal in Everton win
Former Premier League referee Mark Halsey questions the decision to disallow Gabriel Martinelli's goal in Arsenal's 1-0 win over Everton on Sunday.
Sep 18, 11:27
Arsenal 2022-23 season review - star player, best moment, standout result
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look back at Arsenal's 2022-23 season, which saw them spend 248 days at the top of the Premier League without clinching the title.
May 29, 09:00
Premier League VAR chief 'to retire at end of season'
The Premier League's head of VAR Neil Swarbrick is reportedly planning to retire from his position at the end of a season littered with officiating errors.
Feb 27, 12:59
Lee Mason quits as Premier League VAR official by mutual consent
The PGMOL announce that VAR official Lee Mason has left the organisation by mutual consent following his high-profile mistake in Arsenal's draw with Brentford.
Feb 17, 20:26
Preview: Brentford vs. Crystal Palace - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Brentford and Crystal Palace, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 16, 11:42
Mikel Arteta: 'VAR mistake against Brentford not acceptable'
Mikel Arteta affirms that the VAR mistake in Arsenal's 1-1 draw with Brentford last weekend is "not acceptable" and the Gunners boss has accused official Lee Mason of "not understanding" his job.
Feb 14, 19:30
Preview: Arsenal vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Premier League clash between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 22, 08:00
Huddersfield 0-0 Rotherham: Derby spoils shared in relegation battle
United's Lewis Wing was the likeliest source of a goal in a 0-0 draw.
Apr 10, 17:38
Tariq Lamptey seeing a specialist after injury setback
The Brighton defender has not played since December due to hamstring issues.
Mar 4, 15:26
Preview: Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Leicester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Leicester, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 4, 14:14
Sam Allardyce not in favour of referees having to explain decisions
The West Brom boss is also against officials wearing live microphones during games.
Mar 3, 23:14
Preview: West Bromwich Albion vs. Everton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Premier League clash between West Bromwich Albion and Everton, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 2, 10:37
Lee Mason to miss Sheffield United, Liverpool clash through injury
Lee Mason was due to be the fourth official.
Feb 28, 12:19
Adam Lallana: 'We must move on from West Bromwich Albion loss'
Brighton were furious after referee Lee Mason disallowed Dunk's first-half goal.
Feb 28, 11:51
PL roundup: Man City 20 not out, Lee Mason at the centre of controversy
The Premier League leaders saw off West Ham.
Feb 27, 22:40
West Brom 1-0 Brighton: Lee Mason controversy overshadows Baggies win
West Brom controversially beat Brighton at The Hawthorns.
Feb 27, 17:32
Referee Lee Mason widely criticised after disallowing Lewis Dunk goal
The referee did a U-turn and disallowed Lewis Dunk's free-kick.
Feb 27, 16:38
Mike Dean supported by managers after standing down from weekend matches
Mike Dean's decisions to send off Tomas Soucek and Jan Bednarek have both been overturned following appeals.
Feb 9, 15:38
Mike Dean will not referee a Premier League game this weekend
Mike Dean's decisions to send off Tomas Soucek and Jan Bednarek have both been overturned following appeals.
Feb 9, 13:05
David Moyes "embarrassed" for Mike Dean over Tomas Soucek sending off
West Ham were reduced to 10 men when the towering midfielder was dismissed following an extensive VAR review.
Feb 6, 21:24
Southampton 'to appeal against Jan Bednarek red at Old Trafford'
The defender was the second Saints player to be dismissed in the club's record-equalling Premier League defeat.
Feb 3, 13:16
Nuno Espirito Santo fined £25,000 for comments on referee Lee Mason
The Football Association announced that the Wolves boss has accepted a charge of improper conduct following a personal hearing.
Jan 6, 19:10
Preview: Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Wolverhampton Wanderers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 31, 20:28
Nuno Espirito Santo hit by FA charge over referee criticism
The Wolves boss spoke out after his side's match against Burnley.
Dec 31, 13:43
Five talking points ahead of the Premier League's festive fixtures
Boxing Day matches kick-off a hectic run of festive fixtures.
Dec 24, 16:54
Nuno Espirito Santo stands by criticism of referee Lee Mason
The Wolves manager will speak to the Football Association over his post-Burnley outburst on December 29.
Dec 23, 16:19
Nuno Espirito Santo could face FA charge for Lee Mason comments
The Portuguese said after Monday's loss at Burnley that he did not want to see the official take charge of another Wolves game.
Dec 22, 08:37
Nuno Espirito Santo: 'Lee Mason is not good enough for the Premier League'
The Wolves manager says the official does not have the "quality" to take charge of a Premier League match after watching his side lose 2-1 at Burnley.
Dec 21, 21:28
Carlo Ancelotti unhappy with referee display in Everton draw with Southampton
Richarlison scored the equaliser before being brought down by Jan Bednarek on the edge of the penalty area.
Jul 9, 22:00
Leicester held by Brighton as Neal Maupay misses penalty
Foxes goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel saved a first-half penalty from Neal Maupay.
Jun 23, 20:35
Southampton claim revenge for 9-0 drubbing with victory at Leicester
The Saints had suffered a humiliating 9-0 defeat to Leicester at the end of October.
Jan 11, 17:16
Marco Silva unhappy with VAR use in late Brighton defeat
Neal Maupay's late penalty and a stoppage-time own goal from Lucas Digne sealed the win for Brighton.
Oct 26, 19:04
Everton boss Marco Silva fined £12k for referee confrontation
The Portuguese has been fined £12,000.
Mar 19, 16:27
Preview: Everton vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides the team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Sunday's Premier League clash between Everton and Chelsea at Goodison Park.
Mar 15, 15:00
Perez bags brace as Newcastle hit back to beat Everton
England keeper Jordan Pickford escaped a first-half red card after conceding a penalty.
Mar 9, 17:04
