Martin Atkinson
- Date of Birth: 31 March 1971
- Birthplace: Bradford, Bradford, West Yorkshire, England
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Redknapp slams referee after FA Cup defeat
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp bemoaned the decision to award a controversial goal to Chelsea in yesterday's 5-1 defeat to the Blues in the FA Cup semi-final, and slammed Martin Atkinson for awarding Juan Mata a goal in the 48th minute.
Kinnear charged for comments
Newcastle's interim manager Joe Kinnear has been charged for improper conduct after his comments after the 2-1 defeat to Fulham.
Kinnear to face charges?
Newcastle boss, Joe Kinnear, will learn tomorrow if he is in danger of a possible touchline ban after he branded Martin Atkinson as a "Mickey Mouse Ref" .
Stop criticising Refs openly - FA
The Football Association have urged Premier League managers to stop slating referees publicly. FA vowed that they will go with the 'Respect Campaign'.
Fergie furious after cup exit
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson reacted angrily after Portsmouth dumped the Premiership champions out of the cup, pointing the finger at referee Martin Atkinson.
Muntari dumps Utd out of cup
Portsmouth remarkably dumped Manchester United out of the FA Cup on Saturday thanks to a late Sulley Muntari penalty at Old Trafford. Man Utd keeper Tomasz Kuszcak was sent off, and Rio Ferdinand was put in goal.
Barton sorry for Etuhu tackle
Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton has apologised for his horror challenge in the 1-1 draw between Sunderland and Newcastle in the derby at the weekend.
Joey Barton escapes ban
The FA have announced that Joey Barton will face no further action after his horror challenge on Dickson Etuhu in the match between Newcastle and Sunderland at the weekend. Barton had his studs high, but referee Martin Atkinson did not give a foul.
No punishment for Dempsey
Fulham's American attacker Clint Dempsey will not face punishment from the FA after fracturing Chelsea defender John Terry's cheekbone during the West London derby on Saturday.
