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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Flo Clifford

Pundits criticise bizarre Chelsea huddle as players surround referee: ‘A farce’

Referee Paul Tierney was surrounded by Chelsea players before kick-off - (Getty Images)

The bizarre sight of Chelsea’s players forming a pre-match huddle around referee Paul Tierney ahead of their game with Newcastle has come in for criticism, with Match of the Day pundit Ashley Williams calling it a “farce”.

The Blues have made a habit in recent weeks of forming a huddle before kick-off around the ball on the centre spot, with captain Reece James reportedly coming up with the idea.

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