Furious Vincent Kompany's X-rated barrage at "f****** cheat" referee during Chelsea bust-up revealed
Furious Vincent Kompany branded referee Darren England a “f*****g cheat” multiple times after a bust-up over a controversial penalty.
Burnley boss Kompany has been fined £10,000 and given a two match touchline ban - one of which is suspended - after his X-rated tirade at England.
It is the latest Premier League disciplinary shame after Nottingham Forest ’s anger over VAR Stuart Attwell not giving them any of three penalty appeals at Everton last weekend.
Kompany has a reputation for being one of the most eloquent and thoughtful managers in the Premier League but lost the plot over a decision which attracted a lot of criticism after TV pundits claimed it was a “soft penalty.”
England also reported that Kompany delayed the game by delaying his exit down the tunnel and linesman James Bell revealed the full extent of the foul-mouthed tirade in his evidence to an independent panel.
Bell said: “Following the award of a penalty to Chelsea in the 40th minute the Burnley Manager (Vincent Kompany) reacted angrily by moving out of his technical area throwing his arms aggressively and shouting at the referee.
“As the decision was being checked I attempted to use members of his own technical area staff to calm him down but Mr Kompany persisted to insult the referee by pointing towards him and calling him 'a f*****g cheat' numerous times.
“Despite the attempts to calm him down Mr Kompany then entered the field of play, briefly, again gesturing towards the referee and shouting 'you're a f****** cheat.'
“I informed the referee (Darren England) that a Stage 2 (red card) sanction was required for the Burnley manager. As Darren came over to issue the red card Mr Kompany again said, 'f*****g cheat.'
“After his sending off Mr Kompany remained in the technical area for some time causing a delay to the re-start of the game before he eventually made his way down the tunnel.”
Kompany admitted to the commission that he was “out of control” and “could not remember whether he said the words four or five times.”
But Kompany showed remorse, apologised and has promised to work closely with officials to ensure better behaviour in the future.
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