Mark Halsey

Mark Davies was lucky to escape a red card against Brentford according to former Premier League referee Mark Halsey

MARK HALSEY: Mark Davies and Josh Vela got lucky for Wanderers against Brentford

DOUBLE HIT: Arsenal's Santi Cazorla slips while taking a penalty at West Brom

DOUBLE HIT: Arsenal's Santi Cazorla slips while taking a penalty at West Brom

1

MARK HALSEY: Cazorla's penalty fluff for Arsenal reminded me of a famous Wanderers conspiracy

CLUED UP: Dean Holdsworth is a vibrant fella according to Mark Halsey

CLUED UP: Dean Holdsworth is a vibrant fella according to Mark Halsey

1

MARK HALSEY: Ex-Wanderers stars are concerned about club's plight

LEADER REQUIRED: Mark Halsey believes Wanderers should try their best to bring Kevin Nolan back to the club

LEADER REQUIRED: Mark Halsey believes Wanderers should try their best to bring Kevin Nolan back to the club

1

MARK HALSEY: Why I fear missing spark could cost Wanderers

WRONG CALL: Mark Halsey says Preston's Calum Woods should have been sent off for his last-man challenge on Max Clayton. Picture by Paul Currie/BPI

WRONG CALL: Mark Halsey says Preston's Calum Woods should have been sent off for his last-man challenge on Max Clayton. Picture by Paul Currie/BPI

MARK HALSEY: Bolton are having no luck with refereeing decisions

Wanderers defender Prince-Desire Gouano brings down Leeds United’s Mirco Antenucci to give away a penalty and receive a red card on Saturday

Wanderers defender Prince-Desire Gouano brings down Leeds United’s Mirco Antenucci to give away a penalty and receive a red card on Saturday

MARK HALSEY: Whites should have appealed Prince red card

David Moyes, left, did not fancy the Sunderland job but Sam Allardyce will relish the challenge

David Moyes, left, did not fancy the Sunderland job but Sam Allardyce will relish the challenge

MARK HALSEY: Moyes didn't want Sunderland job but Big Sam will be a success

GOOD POINT: No one would have argued if Radamel Falcao had been awarded a penalty, says Mark Halsey

GOOD POINT: No one would have argued if Radamel Falcao had been awarded a penalty, says Mark Halsey

1

MARK HALSEY: Mourinho and Lennon outbursts show managers need time to cool off

UNWANTED CARD: Philippe Coutinho has words with referee Kevin Friend after being shown a red card during the Premier League match between Liverpool and West Ham United recently

UNWANTED CARD: Philippe Coutinho has words with referee Kevin Friend after being shown a red card during the Premier League match between Liverpool and West Ham United recently

2

MARK HALSEY: Is 'fussy' refereeing ruining football?

Diego Costa looks away after picking up a yellow card from Mike Dean

Diego Costa looks away after picking up a yellow card from Mike Dean

1

MARK HALSEY: One way or another, they were always going to get Chelsea striker Diego Costa

PARTY TIME: Flashback to 2003 when England sparked national sporting joy by winning the Rugby World Cup

PARTY TIME: Flashback to 2003 when England sparked national sporting joy by winning the Rugby World Cup

DAVID PYE: The Rugby World Cup party is ready to start

$Luke Shaw screams in agony after Hector Moreno's challenge leaves him with a double fracture of the leg$ $Luke Shaw screams in agony after Hector Moreno's challenge leaves him with a double fracture of the leg$

7

Mark Halsey: PSV player should have seen red for 'horrendous' challenge on Luke Shaw

GREEN LIGHT: What would Kevin Davies have thought about getting a green card?

GREEN LIGHT: What would Kevin Davies have thought about getting a green card?

MARK HALSEY: Green cards aren't the future, and farewell to Bolton Wanderers legend Kevin Davies

DISAPPOINTING: Dorian Dervite walks off with his head in his hands after being shown a red card by referee Paul Tierney. Picture by Paul Currie/BPI

DISAPPOINTING: Dorian Dervite walks off with his head in his hands after being shown a red card by referee Paul Tierney. Picture by Paul Currie/BPI

3

MARK HALSEY: Derby comments had me worrying for Wanderers boss

MARK HALSEY: Why Wanderers whiz-kid Zach Clough needs to tread carefully

MARK HALSEY: Why Wanderers whiz-kid Zach Clough needs to tread carefully

5

MARK HALSEY: Why Wanderers whiz-kid Zach Clough needs to tread carefully

Bolton ref Lee Mason got it wrong by not sending off Francis Coquelin last weekend, according to Mark Halsey

Bolton ref Lee Mason got it wrong by not sending off Francis Coquelin last weekend, according to Mark Halsey

1

MARK HALSEY: The Championship to get higher quality referees... and about time

Jay Spearing reacts to being sent off against Derby

Jay Spearing reacts to being sent off against Derby

3

MARK HALSEY COLUMN: Jay Spearing's red card could come back to haunt him

QPR's Nedum Onuoha is sent off by referee Martin Atkinson after a second caution at Anfield last Saturday

QPR's Nedum Onuoha is sent off by referee Martin Atkinson after a second caution at Anfield last Saturday

MARK HALSEY: Big games are still blighted by key match errors from officials

Dorian Dervite brings down Bournemouth's Callum Wilson to earn a red card on Monday

Dorian Dervite brings down Bournemouth's Callum Wilson to earn a red card on Monday

MARK HALSEY: Bournemouth defeat showed how wide the gap is for Wanderers to bridge

Referee Jon Moss talks with Crystal Palace's Mile Jedinak (left) as Arsenal's Mikel Arteta looks on. Moss will renew acquaintances with Arsenal in the FA Cup final.

Referee Jon Moss talks with Crystal Palace's Mile Jedinak (left) as Arsenal's Mikel Arteta looks on. Moss will renew acquaintances with Arsenal in the FA Cup final.

MARK HALSEY: Jon Moss's appointment as FA Cup final referee is baffling

RIGHT DECISION: Mark Halsey backed referee Mark Clattenburg's handling of Vincent Kompany's foul during Sunday's derby

RIGHT DECISION: Mark Halsey backed referee Mark Clattenburg's handling of Vincent Kompany's foul during Sunday's derby

1

MARK HALSEY: Mark Clattenburg derby masterclass a blueprint for all referees

Manchester United's Wayne Rooney and Rafael remonstrate with referee Mark Clattenburg in their defeat at Leicester this season

Manchester United's Wayne Rooney and Rafael remonstrate with referee Mark Clattenburg in their defeat at Leicester this season

MARK HALSEY: Clattenburg is right choice for big derby clash between United and City

Championship referee David Coote is surrounded by Millwall players after awarding a Bournemouth penalty recently. Coote, who takes charge of Wanderers on Saturday, could soon be professional

Championship referee David Coote is surrounded by Millwall players after awarding a Bournemouth penalty recently. Coote, who takes charge of Wanderers on Saturday, could soon be professional

MARK HALSEY: Having full-time Championship referees presents its own set of problems

Steven Gerrard is shown red by referee Martin Atkinson at Anfield on Sunday

Steven Gerrard is shown red by referee Martin Atkinson at Anfield on Sunday

5

MARK HALSEY COLUMN: Better refereeing could have avoided Steven Gerrard's red card against Manchester United

QPR's Nedum Onuoha and Steven Caulker remonstrate with Bolton referee Lee Mason during their defeat at Crystal Palace on Saturday

QPR's Nedum Onuoha and Steven Caulker remonstrate with Bolton referee Lee Mason during their defeat at Crystal Palace on Saturday

2

MARK HALSEY: Players and managers should stop hounding officials and set an example

Referee Michael Oliver sends off Manchester United's Angel Di Maria on Monday night

Referee Michael Oliver sends off Manchester United's Angel Di Maria on Monday night

MARK HALSEY: Why Angel Di Maria can consider himself lucky

Referee Roger East mistakenly sends off Sunderland's Wes Brown as John O'Shea appeals at Old Trafford

Referee Roger East mistakenly sends off Sunderland's Wes Brown as John O'Shea appeals at Old Trafford

MARK HALSEY: Refereeing chiefs just confused the issue over mistaken identity

LET IT FLOW: Referee Kevin Friend keeps a watching brief as the Southampton defenders dive in on Liverpool goalscorer Raheem Sterling

LET IT FLOW: Referee Kevin Friend keeps a watching brief as the Southampton defenders dive in on Liverpool goalscorer Raheem Sterling

1

MARK HALSEY: Referees deserve a chance to have their say

MARK HALSEY: Managers need to set the right example like their players

MARK HALSEY: Managers need to set the right example like their players

Managers need to set the right example like their players

Neil Lennon consoles Neil Danns after his sending off, but must have been furious with the player for picking up his second booking

Neil Lennon consoles Neil Danns after his sending off, but must have been furious with the player for picking up his second booking

Dannsy and the ref lost their heads and Wanderers lost their chance of FA Cup glory

Matt Mills was lucky not to be sent off for this challenge on Liverpool's Lazar Markovic in last Saturday's FA Cup draw at Anfield, believes Mark Halsey

Matt Mills was lucky not to be sent off for this challenge on Liverpool's Lazar Markovic in last Saturday's FA Cup draw at Anfield, believes Mark Halsey

MARK HALSEY: Liverpool suffer from red missed as wonderful Wanderers find a Friend in referee

Kevin Friend, who is in charge of Wanderers' FA Cup match at Anfield on Saturday, shows Liverpool keeper Pepe Reina a yellow card in a cup quarter-final tie against Stoke

Kevin Friend, who is in charge of Wanderers' FA Cup match at Anfield on Saturday, shows Liverpool keeper Pepe Reina a yellow card in a cup quarter-final tie against Stoke

2

Referees have to walk alone at Anfield, or they will walk into trouble

Cristiano Ronaldo is never averse to taking his shirt off to celebrate a goal

Cristiano Ronaldo is never averse to taking his shirt off to celebrate a goal

MARK HALSEY COLUMN: Cristiano Ronaldo's a class act on and off the field

The likes of Steven Gerrard who has given so much to one team will not be seen again, believes Mark Halsey

The likes of Steven Gerrard who has given so much to one team will not be seen again, believes Mark Halsey

1

MARK HALSEY COLUMN: Why we need change at the top in refereeing

Martin Atkinson, left, and Mike Dean have been among the top referees so far this season in the Premier League, according to Mark Halsey

Martin Atkinson, left, and Mike Dean have been among the top referees so far this season in the Premier League, according to Mark Halsey

1

MARK HALSEY: We need to see refereeing improvement in 2015

Newcastle's Jonas Gutierrez is back after beating cancer

Newcastle's Jonas Gutierrez is back after beating cancer

MARK HALSEY: It is great to see Newcastle's Jonas Gutierrez back after winning his own cancer battle

Chelsea's Diego Costa falls to the ground against Hull

Chelsea's Diego Costa falls to the ground against Hull

2

MARK HALSEY COLUMN: It's time we found a cure for football's disease

2

Amir deserves his superfight, but Mayweather v Pacquaio is a must

Eidur Gudjohnsen is sent off by Mark Halsey at St Andrew's

Eidur Gudjohnsen is sent off by Mark Halsey at St Andrew's

1

Mark Halsey: I'm glad Eidur Gudjohnsen calmed down after I gave him his first red card in English football

An England fan in Doha during a friendly against Brazil in 2009

An England fan in Doha during a friendly against Brazil in 2009

MARK HALSEY: It's time to stop moaning - Qatar have got the World Cup

Flares should be driven out of the game before someone is hurt, says Mark

Flares should be driven out of the game before someone is hurt, says Mark

Mark Halsey Column: Why flares should be out of fashion

Neil Danns' caution was harsh

Neil Danns' caution was harsh

3

Mark Halsey: Duncan's performance in Macron derby was an object lesson for all referees

Marcos Rojo tackles Yaya Toure in the box during Sunday's Manchester derby

Marcos Rojo tackles Yaya Toure in the box during Sunday's Manchester derby

MARK HALSEY: Referees are paying the penalty for a lack of leadership

Branislav Ivanovic was sent off by Phil Dowd at Old Trafford on Sunday

Branislav Ivanovic was sent off by Phil Dowd at Old Trafford on Sunday

1

MARK HALSEY: Going Dutch can take football closer to video replays

New Wanderers boss Neil Lennon should keep his passion, says Mark Halsey

New Wanderers boss Neil Lennon should keep his passion, says Mark Halsey

2

MARK HALSEY: Neil Lennon should take the rap but keep his passion as Bolton Wanderers manager

Lively Neil Lennon will bring passion to Wanderers

Lively Neil Lennon will bring passion to Wanderers

Lively Neil Lennon will bring passion to Wanderers

Swans stunned as Foy returned to offer advice

Swans stunned as Foy returned to offer advice

Swans stunned as Foy returned to offer advice

Referee Mark Clattenburg left kicking his heels

Referee Mark Clattenburg left kicking his heels

2

Referee Mark Clattenburg left kicking his heels

DVD reviews have led to yellow peril

DVD reviews have led to yellow peril

DVD reviews have led to yellow peril

Bolton Wanderers chairman Phil Gartside

Bolton Wanderers chairman Phil Gartside

7

CRAIG NELSON: To pick the right manager you have to know what makes a club tick

Fourth official Jon Moss gets in between rival bosses Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho last weekend

Fourth official Jon Moss gets in between rival bosses Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho last weekend

1

MARK HALSEY: Hectic schedule makes life hard for the top referees

Wayne Rooney is a reformed character

Wayne Rooney is a reformed character

5

MARK HALSEY: Rooney lost it, but he is no hot head any more

5

MARK HALSEY TALKS FOOTBALL: All referees should get Premier class help

Read more articles