US EditionChelsea Huddle: Liam Rosenior to Speak to PGMOL About Paul Tierney
Chelsea players surrounded referee Paul Tierney holding the match ball during their new pre-match unity huddle, a practice introduced by manager Liam Rosenior.
- On Saturday, referee Paul Tierney was unexpectedly caught in the middle of Chelsea's pre-match huddle at Stamford Bridge, holding the match ball as players gathered around him.
- Under recently hired manager Liam Rosenior, Chelsea's players have made a habit of gathering in a circle around the ball before matches to demonstrate unity and team spirit in recent weeks.
- Cole Palmer was seen placing his arms around Tierney's shoulders during the unprecedented scene, while players were forced to conduct their team talk across the referee at the Bridge.
- Chelsea lost 1-0 to Newcastle, courtesy of an early Anthony Gordon strike, and manager Rosenior said he was "disappointed" that Tierney became involved in the huddle.
- Newcastle manager Eddie Howe dismissed the incident, saying he "didn't pay any attention" to it and that the huddle had "absolutely zero relevance" to the match outcome.
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Liam Rosenior reveals his assistant's pre-match chat with Paul Tierney before referee decided to interrupt Chelsea huddle ahead of Newcastle loss
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior has confirmed referee Paul Tierney had asked his assistant about the Blues' pre-match huddle before the 1-0 league loss against Newcastle United.
Focus on decisions, not huddle: Chelsea’s Rosenior tells referee after Premier League defeat against Newcastle United
Chelsea players have gathered in a circle around the centre spot of the pitch before kick-off in recent games and before the Newcastle game, the huddle was formed around referee Paul Tierney who stood his ground.
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The Independent (US)Liam Rosenior: Paul Tierney should focus on refereeing instead of Chelsea huddle
There was a bizarre moment before kick-off when Tierney stood in the centre of the Chelsea players as captain Reece James spoke to the team.
Soccer-Focus on decisions, not huddle, Chelsea's Rosenior tells referee
LONDON, March 14 (Reuters) - Chelsea coach Liam Rosenior accused the referee in charge of their 1-0 home Premier League defeat by Newcastle United on Saturday of focusing too much on his players' pre-match huddle when he should have instead made sure he got a penalty decision right. Read full story
Liam Rosenior slams referee for invading Chelsea huddle after Newcastle defeat
Paul Tierney stood in the middle of Chelsea’s pre-match huddle at Stamford Bridge (Sky Sports) Liam Rosenior has hit out at referee Paul Tierney after he stood in the middle of Chelsea’s pre-match huddle before their 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United on Saturday. Chelsea have suffered back-to-back defeats for the first time under Liam Rosenior as Anthony Gordon’s first-half goal sealed the win for Newcastle at Stamford Bridge. Rosenior’s side were …
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