Oh Mark. Mark, Mark, Mark.
Mark Clattenburg is not your average referee. Whether it’s the hair gel or the fake tan or the fact that he actually joined a football agency used by players (that he was ordered to sever ties with), the Consett official often behaves more like a superstar footballer than a matchday arbitrator.
He is regularly mocked by football supporters everywhere, despite the fact he is now widely regarded as the country’s top ranked official. You don’t get selected to referee the FA Cup final, Champions League final and European Championships final in a matter of months without being good at your job.
Premier League Referee Mark Clattenburg spotted @lasalabythesea ⚽️ #marbella #lasalabythesea #weekend #beach pic.twitter.com/hbzgqIAUwk
— La Sala by the Sea (@LaSalaByTheSea) July 30, 2016
But it is his preening persona that draws both criticism and mockery. Many feel that he is more interested in self-promotion and his personal image than doing his job properly. Perhaps it’s because we aren’t used to a Geordie Shore era official. Maybe he is the future of the profession.
That said, his latest footballer-style move is like manna from heaven for pisstakers everywhere. You see, Clattenburg has only gone and got himself a very prominent tattoo. It’s of the Champions League trophy, and it’s on his wrist. No, this is not a drill…
HOLY SHIT CLATTS HAS A CHAMPIONS LEAGUE TROPHY TATTOO. THIS IS NOT A DRILL #CLATTSWATCH #CUPFINALCLATTS pic.twitter.com/2ppCK9TB6e
— Emperor Bumblewank (@CapableOfFlight) August 3, 2016
Presumably to mark the fact that Clatts took charge of this year’s European Cup final between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid in Milan, it is a bold move by someone not averse to making big calls…
https://twitter.com/pez123/status/759816781246652416
Mark Clattenburg, you wolly!!! 😂 pic.twitter.com/xJeIFW0Dbv
— Paddy Steacy (@PaddySteacy10) August 3, 2016
Ffs Clattenburg! Now when he books you all you see is the CL trophy 😂 pic.twitter.com/3zj7PYqPdn
— ærən (@IsleOfAaron) August 3, 2016
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