Leicester vs Southampton DELAYED as referee forced off on his DEBUT after undergoing treatment
LEICESTER CITY’S Premier League clash with Southampton was DELAYED for 12 minutes after the referee was forced to go off for treatment. Ref David Webb – who was replaced on his Prem debut – fell to the deck holding his face after Jordan Ayew collided with him as he ran past. Leicester City’s Premier League clash with Southampton has been suspended after the referee was forced to go off for treatment The referee fell to the deck holding his face after Jordan Ayew collided with him The official was making his Premier League debut David Webb was forced off down the tunnel for a concussion check Play was delayed for 12 minutes The newest Prem referee had a debut to forget as he was forced off during Leicester’s 2-0 win over Southampton. The unfortunate incident happened in the 22nd minute after Jamie Vardy scored Leicester‘s first goal at home since December 8. The official dropped to the turf and held his face for several seconds after catching the shoulder of Leicester star Ayew in the middle of the pitch. As play went on, Leicester captain Vardy felt compelled to step in as he bent down to lift Webb’s arm to cheekily blow the whistle. PREMIER LEAGUE LIVE – LATEST GOAL UPDATES In fact, Vardy blew the whistle while it was still in Webb’s hand as he laid on the pitch face down. Vardy – who scored his 199th goal for Leicester – then instantly walked off, before physios stormed the pitch to come to the official’s aid. A stretcher was brought onto the field but Webb, who has been a referee since the age of 20 and has officiated in the EFL since 2008, was helped up by medical staff. He came back to his feet after a few minutes before heading down the tunnel for a concussion check at the King Power Stadium. Leicester star Ayew accidentally bumped into Webb Jamie Vardy ran over to take the whistle from the referee and blow it CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS With play formally suspended thanks to Vardy’s intervention, both sets of players were milling around on the pitch waiting. And Webb couldn’t continue the rest of the game, so fourth official Sam Barratt was subbed in to resume play after the lengthy delay. A commentator said: “Webb is said to be OK and is under observation.” Referee’s delegate Phil Sharp was forced to step in as the fourth official during the unprecedented scenes. And it was Ayew who then extended relegated Leicester’s lead in the 44th minute. The former Crystal Palace star’s free-kick hit the wall from 25 yards, before he hammered in a half-volley into the bottom left corner. The 2-0 win marked Leicester’s fifth victory of the season, with relegated Southampton suffering their 28th defeat. The Saints remain on 11 points, tied with Derby County for the worst Premier League season. Both sets of players were milling around on the pitch waiting Fourth official Sam Barratt was forced to sub in for Webb
LEICESTER CITY’S Premier League clash with Southampton was DELAYED for 12 minutes after the referee was forced to go off for treatment.
Ref David Webb – who was replaced on his Prem debut – fell to the deck holding his face after Jordan Ayew collided with him as he ran past.
The newest Prem referee had a debut to forget as he was forced off during Leicester’s 2-0 win over Southampton.
The unfortunate incident happened in the 22nd minute after Jamie Vardy scored Leicester‘s first goal at home since December 8.
The official dropped to the turf and held his face for several seconds after catching the shoulder of Leicester star Ayew in the middle of the pitch.
As play went on, Leicester captain Vardy felt compelled to step in as he bent down to lift Webb’s arm to cheekily blow the whistle.
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In fact, Vardy blew the whistle while it was still in Webb’s hand as he laid on the pitch face down.
Vardy – who scored his 199th goal for Leicester – then instantly walked off, before physios stormed the pitch to come to the official’s aid.
A stretcher was brought onto the field but Webb, who has been a referee since the age of 20 and has officiated in the EFL since 2008, was helped up by medical staff.
He came back to his feet after a few minutes before heading down the tunnel for a concussion check at the King Power Stadium.
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With play formally suspended thanks to Vardy’s intervention, both sets of players were milling around on the pitch waiting.
And Webb couldn’t continue the rest of the game, so fourth official Sam Barratt was subbed in to resume play after the lengthy delay.
A commentator said: “Webb is said to be OK and is under observation.”
Referee’s delegate Phil Sharp was forced to step in as the fourth official during the unprecedented scenes.
And it was Ayew who then extended relegated Leicester’s lead in the 44th minute.
The former Crystal Palace star’s free-kick hit the wall from 25 yards, before he hammered in a half-volley into the bottom left corner.
The 2-0 win marked Leicester’s fifth victory of the season, with relegated Southampton suffering their 28th defeat.
The Saints remain on 11 points, tied with Derby County for the worst Premier League season.
