carlyluvsunited
01-11-2007, 05:11 AM
~~~ Webb's The Right Referee ~~~
Howard Webb's appointment as referee for United's crunch match at Arsenal has
come under fire from a former top official.
Recently retired referee Graham Poll is concerned that Webb will be taking charge
of his second Arsenal game in a row, following the Gunners' 1-1 draw with
Liverpool.
"Never before have you seen a referee in the Premier League get appointed to
the same team in consecutive weeks," said Poll.
"It doesn't happen. There are all sorts of connotations with it. Is Howard Webb
going to have to prove his impartiality and will that mean he is going to favour
Manchester United?
"It's unfair pressure on a very good referee."
The Premier League has defended Webb's appointment, insisting his recent
performances in matches like Arsenal's trip to Liverpool and Germany's Euro 2008
qualifier against Czech Republic make him the best man for Saturday's job at the
Emirates.
A spokesman for the Premier League said: "Howard Webb is the best performing
referee at the moment and it's only right he takes charge of the highest-profile
games."
South Yorkshire-based Webb has refereed one United match so far this season,
the 1-0 home win over Tottenham in August. His appointments last season
included the Reds' 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Old Trafford and the FA Cup semi
-final against Watford.
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Howard Webb's appointment as referee for United's crunch match at Arsenal has
come under fire from a former top official.
Recently retired referee Graham Poll is concerned that Webb will be taking charge
of his second Arsenal game in a row, following the Gunners' 1-1 draw with
Liverpool.
"Never before have you seen a referee in the Premier League get appointed to
the same team in consecutive weeks," said Poll.
"It doesn't happen. There are all sorts of connotations with it. Is Howard Webb
going to have to prove his impartiality and will that mean he is going to favour
Manchester United?
"It's unfair pressure on a very good referee."
The Premier League has defended Webb's appointment, insisting his recent
performances in matches like Arsenal's trip to Liverpool and Germany's Euro 2008
qualifier against Czech Republic make him the best man for Saturday's job at the
Emirates.
A spokesman for the Premier League said: "Howard Webb is the best performing
referee at the moment and it's only right he takes charge of the highest-profile
games."
South Yorkshire-based Webb has refereed one United match so far this season,
the 1-0 home win over Tottenham in August. His appointments last season
included the Reds' 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Old Trafford and the FA Cup semi
-final against Watford.
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