US Edition'It's aggressive' - EFL manager claims he got sent off because of accent
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Ex-Celtic star claims Scottish accent is getting him sent-off by English refs
A former Celtic star reckons he’s unfairly treated by English referees. And he’s complained that it’s because of his Scottish accent. GettyGary Caldwell receives a red card from a referee[/caption] GettyThe former Scotland defender is now in charge of Exeter City[/caption] He played for Celtic between 2006 and 2010News Group Newspapers Ltd Former Hoops and Scotland defender Gary Caldwell is now manager of English League One club Exeter City. He …
Gary Caldwell, coach of Exeter City in the third division...
'It's aggressive' - EFL manager claims he got sent off because of accent
Exeter City manager Gary Caldwell believes that he was sent off last week because of his Scottish accent. Ex-Premier League defender Caldwell was sent off during the club’s League One clash with Lincoln City. Gary Caldwell was sent off for his reaction to a disallowed goal at the weekendGetty After seeing a late winning goal ruled out, the 55-cap Scotland international was red-carded for misconduct with the game ending in a 0-0 draw. But while C…
Gary Caldwell says he’ll change his Scottish accent as it keeps getting him sent off by English refs
Exeter City boss Gary Caldwell says he’ll change his Scottish accent as it keeps getting him sent off by English refs. The 42 year old believes it’s being perceived as aggressive, leading to him being sent off during matches with it the second time it’s happened this season. Caldwell has mentioned considering “Englifying” his accent to avoid further issues. He’s also noted this in a somewhat lighthearted way, acknowledging how his wife and other…
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