'It's not Gladiators!' - Mark Clattenburg shoved after Troy Deeney red card stirs Baller League tensions
The indoor game was played out between Wembley Rangers AFC and F.C RTW, with former Premier League ref Clattenburg the man in the middle for the novel televised format.
But there was trouble afoot during the contest as former Wembley Rangers striker Troy Deeney came in late on Tareiq Holmes-Dennis, grounding the latter with a heavy elbow and push long after the ball had gone. Troy Deeney was sent off in his Baller League debut. Pic:Holmes-Dennis' reaction was to get u[ and go after the retreating Deeney, and as he ran towards the 36-year-old he jumped upwards and pushed him in the back.
Clattenburg then got in the middle of the pair as he attempted to quell the tensions and as he raised his arms and cajoled him, the player swiped out and shoved the referee.
Deeney, for his part, retreated towards the sideline after the immediate reaction had simmered down.
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