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Wed Oct 28, 2026 11:18 am
BREAKING: MICHAEL SALISBURY ISSUES PUBLIC APOLOGY TO ARSENAL FANS
Michael Salisbury:
“Yesterday, I made a serious mistake. I wrongly sent off Max Dowman, a 17-year-old, during the match between Arsenal and Fleetwood Town.
After reviewing the incident, I recognise that my decision was incorrect. I failed to see the full picture in the heat of the moment, and I take full responsibility for my actions.
Max is only 17 years old, with a bright future ahead of him. I understand the disappointment this decision has caused him, his teammates, Arsenal Football Club, and millions of fans.
It was never my intention to unfairly punish a young player, but I understand that intentions do not erase the consequences of my decisions.
I sincerely apologise to Max Dowman, Arsenal, and everyone affected by my mistake.
As a referee, I am expected to make the right decisions, and today, I fell short of that responsibility. I will learn from this experience and work to ensure such an error does not happen again.
I am truly sorry.”
— Michael Salisbury, Referee
Michael Salisbury:
“Yesterday, I made a serious mistake. I wrongly sent off Max Dowman, a 17-year-old, during the match between Arsenal and Fleetwood Town.
After reviewing the incident, I recognise that my decision was incorrect. I failed to see the full picture in the heat of the moment, and I take full responsibility for my actions.
Max is only 17 years old, with a bright future ahead of him. I understand the disappointment this decision has caused him, his teammates, Arsenal Football Club, and millions of fans.
It was never my intention to unfairly punish a young player, but I understand that intentions do not erase the consequences of my decisions.
I sincerely apologise to Max Dowman, Arsenal, and everyone affected by my mistake.
As a referee, I am expected to make the right decisions, and today, I fell short of that responsibility. I will learn from this experience and work to ensure such an error does not happen again.
I am truly sorry.”
— Michael Salisbury, Referee
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Wed Oct 28, 2026 11:18 am
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Re: REF :BREAKING MICHAEL SALISBURY ISSUES PUBLIC APOLOGY TO
Wed Oct 28, 2026 11:30 am
That has to be fake 
Referee made the right decision anyway. He kicked out at the Fleetwood player and it's a red card by the letter of the law.
Unfortunately his age is irrelevant. If he wants to play First Team football he has to put up with tough (but fair) challenges like that. If he can't handle that, he's not ready for First Team football.
Referee made the right decision anyway. He kicked out at the Fleetwood player and it's a red card by the letter of the law.
Unfortunately his age is irrelevant. If he wants to play First Team football he has to put up with tough (but fair) challenges like that. If he can't handle that, he's not ready for First Team football.
Re: REF :BREAKING MICHAEL SALISBURY ISSUES PUBLIC APOLOGY TO
Wed Oct 28, 2026 11:40 am
worcester_ccfc wrote:That has to be fake
Referee made the right decision anyway. He kicked out at the Fleetwood player and it's a red card by the letter of the law.
Unfortunately his age is irrelevant. If he wants to play First Team football he has to put up with tough (but fair) challenges like that. If he can't handle that, he's not ready for First Team football.
I think you are right on the fake, as there is nothing on any mainstream media; and that is the worrying side to this current fascination with AI
t accommodates ‘fake news’ and can have far reaching consequences for those targeted by it, as Michael Salusbury appears to have been here!
