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MARK CLATTEN BURG

“TOTTEN HAM JUST SELF-DESTRUCTED WHEN THEY LOST THE TITLE – THEY DESERVED TWO REDS AT CHELSEA”

A lot of referees don’t get the opportunity to explain their decisions – do you feel like your book helps to set the record straight?

This is what I wanted to do with the book – not to criticise anyone, but just to talk about what my life was like from childhood, how I got into refereeing and how I went through the different levels. I hope people who want to be referees can be inspired by reading it.

Was there one set of fans that were upset with you more than most?

[] Everyone! Seriously though, Crystal Palace. My first Premier League game in 2004 was at Palace and they

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