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Chelsea huddle: Liam Rosenior to speak to PGMOL about Paul Tierney
- Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior will speak to the referees' body about Paul Tierney after the pre‑match huddle incident.
- Tierney remained near the ball at kick‑off as Chelsea players gathered, prompting Rosenior’s concern.
- Darren Cann called the moment the most unusual in 50 years of watching football, offering context on the kickoff.
- Eddie Howe said the incident had absolutely zero relevance to his side and did not affect the game.
- Chelsea captain Reece James helped popularize the pre‑half concept as part of the team’s unity approach.
- Rosenior argued that huddles are not meant to disrupt opponents but to show unity within Chelsea.
- The pre‑match moment occurred during Chelsea’s 1‑0 defeat to Newcastle.
- Chelsea argued that the timing of the huddle relates to team unity rather than tactics against Newcastle.
- The report includes broader context about Chelsea’s recent huddle history and fan reaction.
- The piece includes quotes from Chelsea players and officials as part of the narrative.
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