Ollie Norburn was shown a red card in the 19th minute of Saturday's League Two clash between Notts County and Chesterfield after a moment former referee Mike Dean described as "absolute madness". Referee Matt Corlett let play continue but seconds later, he brandished a red card after Norburn decided to throw one of Dobra's pink boots into the Meadow Lane crowd after it came off during the tackle. "It's never (a red card). Former Premier League referee Mike Dean, on the other hand, gave a more serious take on the matter. One said: "Clearing the pitch of an object is a yellow card offence?

Source: Sky sports March 14, 2026 20:00 UTC