Referee observer Brian Curson suspended for discriminatory remarks
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 4:26 PM
Last updated Nov 11, 2026
Brian Curson, a Pro Ref referee observer, has been banned for nine weeks and fined £200. The sanction follows discriminatory comments made after a League One match between Luton Town and Rotherham United on November 15, 2025. An investigation by the Football Association determined that Curson acted improperly, with comments related to ethnicity. Despite Curson's claim of not recalling the remarks, the FA found sufficient evidence for the allegations. He is required to attend an education program as part of the consequences.
- •Brian Curson banned for nine weeks by the FA.
- •Curson made discriminatory comments after a match at Kenilworth Road.
- •He was fined £200 and must attend an education program.
- •The FA considered his actions an aggravated breach.
- •Incident occurred following a League One fixture on November 15, 2025.
- 4:26 PMYahoo Sports — Referee observer banned for discriminatory comments
- 4:26 PMBBC Sport — Referee observer banned for discriminatory comments
"A Pro Ref referee observer is banned for nine weeks and fined £200 for making discriminatory remarks after a match he was working at.
"A Pro Ref referee observer is banned for nine weeks and fined £200 for making discriminatory remarks after a match he was working at.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 11, 2026, 4:26 PMReferee observer banned for discriminatory comments
A Pro Ref referee observer is banned for nine weeks and fined £200 for making discriminatory remarks after a match he was working at.
- BBC SportNov 11, 2026, 4:26 PMReferee observer banned for discriminatory comments
A Pro Ref referee observer is banned for nine weeks and fined £200 for making discriminatory remarks after a match he was working at.
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