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Linesmen axed until end of the season

Linesmen axed until end of the season


Two linesmen - Dave Bryan and Ceri Richards - will miss the rest of the season because of bad decisions. Richards officiated Man United's game against QPR and Bryan was the assistant in the Chelsea against Wigan match.

Bryan allowed Juan Mata's and Ivanovic's goals against Wigan Athletic, both the goals where found offside in TV replay. Wigan boss Roberto Martinez was furious about the decisions as Chelsea went on to win the game.

Ceri Richards failed to call Ashley Young offside in the game against QPR. The two linesmen has been asked by the FA to rest till end of the season.