DAN GOSLING has accused “disgraceful” ref Jon Moss of mocking Bournemouth’s relegation struggles during Sunday’s defeat at Sheffield United.
The midfielder also claimed Moss showed “zero respect” to the Cherries – and has called on the official to apologise.
Dan Gosling claimed Jon Moss did not show Bournemouth any respectCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Eddie Howe’s men had taken the lead through Callum Wilson but lost 2-1 due to strikes from Billy Sharp and sub John Lundstram, leaving them just two points clear of the drop zone.
Speaking to the Daily Echo, Gosling raged: “The ref didn’t help. Giving soft fouls away and little comments to two or three of the lads didn’t help as well.
“I thought it was very disrespectful what he was saying.
“It was just the little niggly ones and then the little sarky comments.
“The officials talk about respect at the start of the season and there was zero respect from Jon Moss on Sunday.
“I thought he was a disgrace.
“The comments that he made especially to me and one other player – talking about the relegation zone and ‘you’re still in the relegation zone’, ‘you’re having one’, ‘your team’s having one’ this and that and it was very, very disrespectful.
“I think he should really come out and apologise because I thought he was a disgrace.”
Bournemouth have made contact with the Premier League both to inform them of Gosling’s comments and to ask them to look into the situation.
Premier League chiefs have access to the matchday officials’ comms system so should be able to review the audio to confirm if the allegations are true.
Cherries star Dan Gosling slammed the official after the 2-1 defeatCredit: Reuters
Footballer shown THREE cards at once as he is sent off for two fouls in just 12 seconds
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