A group of angry Newcastle United supporters have launched a bizarre campaign calling for referee Rob Jones to be taken off officiating duty for their Premier League game with Brighton after discovering he resides on Merseyside.
Jones has been appointed as the referee for the Magpies' must-win Premier League clash against the Seagulls on Thursday evening, with Eddie Howe's side knowing they must bounce back from their disappointing draw at Elland Road on Saturday afternoon if they are to keep Liverpool at arm's length in the race for Champions League qualification.
And after the Premier League announced the appointment of Jones for the fixture at St James' Park, some supporters took to social media to express their concern ahead of the clash with the referee being a member of the Wirral FA.
