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WORLD Cup final referee Howard Webb has labelled Goodison Park as one of the most “partisan” grounds to referee. And the retired official cited the stadium's historic Bullens Road Stand as the “hardest place” for assistants to go.
Webb, now 45, refereed close to 1,000 games throughout his career - but picked out Everton and Stoke as the most difficult arenas to officiate at.
“I think in the Premier League the two that stand out for me are Stoke and Everton,” he said. “Both have really partisan fans which obviously helps their clubs. Everton is a great club behind the scenes, I liked Everton a lot, but their fans were so partisan.
“If there was a clear situation against Everton which you penalised it would be met by howls of derision. And that touchline on the far side from the Main Stand was the hardest place for assistants to go.
“They would certainly feel pressure from the supporters behind the goal, too, so I would say Everton and Stoke were the two hardest domestically.”
he also said moyes is the most annoying manager
Webb, now 45, refereed close to 1,000 games throughout his career - but picked out Everton and Stoke as the most difficult arenas to officiate at.
“I think in the Premier League the two that stand out for me are Stoke and Everton,” he said. “Both have really partisan fans which obviously helps their clubs. Everton is a great club behind the scenes, I liked Everton a lot, but their fans were so partisan.
“If there was a clear situation against Everton which you penalised it would be met by howls of derision. And that touchline on the far side from the Main Stand was the hardest place for assistants to go.
“They would certainly feel pressure from the supporters behind the goal, too, so I would say Everton and Stoke were the two hardest domestically.”
he also said moyes is the most annoying manager