Former top referee rules on this controversial Newcastle v Tottenham incident

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Dermot Gallagher reviews controversial decisions in the Premier League after each round of games, on behalf of Sky Sports.

The former top referee has now given his call on this incident in the Newcastle v Tottenham match.

Dermot Gallagher looking at what happened just after the hour mark at St James’ Park.

Dermot Gallagher talking to Sky Sports about this Newcastle 4 Tottenham 0 controversy:

Incident:

With Newcastle United cruising 3-0 up and Tottenham totally outclassed, frustration getting the better of James Maddison. A ridiculous very high challenge with his studs into the back of Jacob Murphy, up towards the high back / neck area. The referee giving only a yellow card and VAR not intervening.

Dermot Gallagher verdict:

Yellow card correct, not a red.

Dermot Gallagher saying:

“Got to be careful we’re not too rash.

“It’s not a nice tackle but he doesn’t follow through.”

Sky Sports pundit Sue Smith adding:

“He (Maddison) pulls back when he realises he’s going to make contact.”

Stats via BBC Sport:

Newcastle 4 Tottenham 0 – Saturday 13 April 12.30pm

Goals:

Newcastle United:

Isak 30, 51, Gordon 32, Schar 87

Tottenham:

(Half-time stats in brackets)

Possession was Tottenham 73% (66%) Newcastle 27% (34%)

Total shots were Tottenham 11 (5) Newcastle 18 (10)

Shots on target were Tottenham 2 (1) Newcastle 5 (2)

Corners were Tottenham 3 (1) Newcastle 16 (10)

Referee: Tim Robinson

Newcastle team v Tottenham:

Dubravka, J Murphy (Livramento 78), Krafth, Schar (Dummett 90+3), Burn, Longstaff, Bruno (White 90+3), Anderson (Ritchie 89), Gordon, Barnes (Hall 88), Isak

Unused subs:

Karius, Gillespie, A Murphy, Parkinson

(Match Report – Tottenham Hotspur, it’s happening again – Read HERE)

(BBC Sport comments from ‘neutrals’ – Very interesting on Newcastle after 4-0 Spurs hammering – Read HERE)

(Ange Postecoglou deserves credit – Very honest after Newcastle United outclass Tottenham – Read HERE)

(Newcastle 4 Tottenham 0 – Instant Newcastle United fan / writer reaction – Read HERE)

(Can we play you every week(***) – Newcastle 4 Tottenham 0 – Read HERE)

Newcastle United matches now confirmed for rest of the season:

Wednesday 24 April 2024 – Crystal Palace v Newcastle (8pm)

Saturday 27 April 2024 – Newcastle v Sheff Utd (3pm)

Saturday 4 May 2024 – Burnley v Newcastle (3pm)

Saturday 11 May 2024 – Newcastle v Brighton (3pm)