Burnley Mascot Sent Off for Handing Assistant Referee His Glasses
There was a controversial decision in Saturday's top-of-the-table Championship clash between Burnley and Queens Park Rangers.
Referee Simon Hooper took the unusual step of sending off home mascot Bertie Bee.
"BREAKING NEWS: Mascot at Burnley v QPR sent off, incredible scenes at Turf Moor, applauded off the pitch, big decision by the officials
— BBC London Sport (@BBCLondonSport) October 26, 2013"
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It was reported that Bertie was not satisfied with the eyesight of the linesman.
"TalkSport reporting Burnley mascot sent off trying to pass the Assistant Referee his glasses after a decision lol
— Simon King (@SiBoy74) October 26, 2013
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Even political figures got involved in the discussion such as former Labour spin doctor and Burnley fan Alastair Campbell.
"Love Burnley mascot Bertie Bee - once rugby tackled a pitch invader + today sent off for giving glasses to linesman. Team game #UTC
— Alastair Campbell (@campbellclaret) October 26, 2013"
We are just trying to figure out how long the mascot will be suspended.
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