Phil Dowd
- Date of Birth: 26 January 1963
- Birthplace: Leek, Staffordshire
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Are referees really giving Chelsea a hard time?
After Chelsea slipped up against Burnley in the Premier League, we assessed whether or not Premier League referees really are giving Jose Mourinho's men a hard time.
Liverpool advance to Carling Cup final
Liverpool will return to Wembley for the first time in 16 years, after the Citizens secured a 3-2 aggregate victory over Premier League rivals Manchester City last night. Former City striker Craig Bellamy was the hero, as he scored the late leveller to put the Reds in the final.
Scharner gives West Brom victory
Paul Scharner scored in the second half to give West Brom a much needed win against Aston Villa. However, the match was full of controversey, with referee Phil Dowd giving away two penalties and a red card.
Pogatetz expects no favours
As Middlesbrough prepare for the travel to Stamford Bridge to take on Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday, Emmanuel Pogatetz knows it will be a tough game and that the referee Phil Dowd will not do the relegation threatened side any favours.
Defoe gives Pompey 3 points
Jermain Defoe helped Portsmouth to three very important points as the Blues scored themselves an excellent victory over Sunderland 1-0. The Black Cats were battling to keep themselves in the Premiership top flight.
O'Connor stuns Gunners
Garry O'Connor stunned Arsenal today as Alex McLeish grabbed a surprise point at the Emirates Stadium today against the Gunners. Adebayor had given Arsenal an early lead from the spot, but Birmingham battled away and earned a point.
8 goal thriller at the Bridge
Aston Villa held Chelsea to a 4-4 draw in a thriller at Stamford Bridge. The draw puts a huge dent in Chelsea's hopes of catching Arsenal and Chelsea at the top of the league in one of the most memorable Premiership encounters for years; with 3 sending offs, 2 penalties, fights and Villa going 2-0 up early on.
Keane appeal rejected
Tottenham striker Robbie Keane's appeal for his sending off against Birmingham at the weekend has been rejected. The 27-year-old will now serve a three match ban after his lunge at Birmingham midfielder Fabrice Muamba.
Tottenham appeal Keane red
Tottenham are to appeal Robbie Keane's red card that was given in the 3-2 defeat to Birmingham at the weekend. Phil Dowd had given him his marching orders after a lunge at Fabrice Muamba.
