• Football
  • Boxing
  • UFC
  • Home
  • Football
    • England
    • Transfer News
    • Premier League
    • Champions League
    • Lionel Messi
    • Cristiano Ronaldo
    • EA FC 25
    • Wrexham
  • Boxing
    • Tyson Fury
    • Anthony Joshua
    • Oleksandr Usyk
    • Mike Tyson
    • Jake Paul
    • Logan Paul
  • UFC
    • Dana White
    • Conor McGregor
    • Khabib Nurmagomedov
    • Jon Jones
    • Paddy Pimblett
    • Joe Rogan
  • Other Sport
    • Athletics
    • Formula 1
    • MMA
    • Motorsport
    • NBA
    • Darts
    • NFL
    • Snooker
    • Wrestling
    • Tennis
    • Cricket
    • Golf
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • LADbible Group
  • LADbible
  • UNILAD
  • GAMINGbible
  • Tyla
  • UNILAD Tech
  • FOODbible
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Threads
Snapchat
TikTok
YouTube
Linesman handed punishment for elbowing Andy Robertson during Liverpool game

Home> Football

Updated 08:33 11 Apr 2023 GMT+1Published 05:34 11 Apr 2023 GMT+1

Linesman handed punishment for elbowing Andy Robertson during Liverpool game

The PGMOL has released a statement.

Max Sherry

Max Sherry

The linesman accused of elbowing Liverpool star Andrew Robertson has been stood down.

While the Liverpool and Arsenal players were leaving the field for half-time during their 2-2 draw over the weekend, linesman Constantine Hatzidakis became involved in an incident with Robertson.

During the heated exchange, Hatzidakis appeared to elbow the Reds fullback who was approaching him.

Advert

Alamy

Upon seeing footage of the clash, the PGMOL has launched an investigation, confirming Hatzidakis' punishment.

A statement read: “PGMOL will not be appointing Constantine Hatzidakis to fixtures in any of the competition it serves whilst The FA investigates the incident involving the assistant referee and Liverpool defender Andrew Robertson at Anfield.”

At the time, Sky Sports' touchline reporter Geoff Shreeves said: "Andy Robertson was absolutely apoplectic, stunned even.

Advert

"He said ‘the linesman has just elbowed me in the throat’ – Jordan Henderson was well aware of it and led the remonstrations with referee Paul Tierney and after that they got taken away.

"Extraordinary scenes."

The contact left Robertson visibly fuming as his Liverpool teammates rushed over to see what had just unfolded.

One of the first players to break their silence on the incident was Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino.

Advert

"I didn't get to see the move, but I saw that some teammates were talking about what happened. But I don't know what will happen," he told ESPN Brazil.

“I don't know if he had the intention of attacking, but then it's the Premier League that (must) resolve with the club. It's not up to me. Because I didn't see it either.

"Yes (Robertson was irritated). I think he had contact, right? But I can't say anything because I didn't talk to him about it".

Reds manager Jurgen Klopp also had his say on the matter.

"I didn't see it and I now have obviously time to watch it but I didn't just because I cannot give wrong answers," Klopp said after the match.

Advert

"I heard the pictures speak for themselves. I cannot say more. I didn't see a bit of it."

There have been a number of incidents involving players and referees this season, most notably Fulham striker Aleksandr Mitrovic putting his hands on an official during the FA Cup quarterfinal loss to Manchester United.

This time, though, it's a referee touching a player – a decision refereeing boss Howard Webb will look at closely, no doubt.

Featured Image Credit: Alamy

Topics: Football, Premier League, Liverpool, Andy Robertson, Andrew Robertson

Max Sherry
Max Sherry

Max Sherry is a journalist for SPORTbible Australia. After migrating Down Under from London as a teenager, he instantly fell in love with Aussie sport and its culture. From NRL to AFL, cricket to rugby — you name it, Max watches it (with a beer in hand, of course). During his time at Fox Sports, he worked in the football department covering the Premier League, A-League, Socceroos and Matildas. Born a stone's throw away from West Ham's training ground, Max is obviously a die-hard Liverpool fan.

X

@maxysherry

Advert

Advert

Advert

Choose your content:

5 hours ago
7 hours ago
9 hours ago
  • 5 hours ago

    Why Diogo Jota's funeral will take place so soon after Liverpool star's tragic death as details revealed

    A funeral for the late Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva will take place two days after the tragic accident.

    Football
  • 7 hours ago

    Andy Robertson pays beautiful tribute to 'buddy' Diogo Jota after Liverpool star's tragic death

    Liverpool star Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva lost their lives in a car accident in the early hours of Thursday morning.

    Football
  • 7 hours ago

    Trent Alexander-Arnold releases emotional statement following death of former team-mate Diogo Jota

    Trent Alexander-Arnold paid tribute to Diogo Jota after his tragic death was confirmed on Thursday morning.

    Football
  • 9 hours ago

    Arne Slot releases heartfelt statement following tragic death of Diogo Jota

    Jota, 28, and his brother Andre Silva died in a car crash in Spain in the early hours of Thursday morning.

    Football
  • Andy Robertson pays beautiful tribute to 'buddy' Diogo Jota after Liverpool star's tragic death
  • Arne Slot already knows his Andy Robertson replacement at Liverpool as move for Olympic star emerges
  • Trent Alexander-Arnold responds after being backed by Andy Robertson following boos from Liverpool supporters
  • Andy Robertson has 'already made his decision on leaving Liverpool' as talks begin with European giant over deal nobody saw coming