I still think this is an elaborate prank
by wcnitz (2017-02-16 08:47:22)
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But, if true...wow.

Wonder if it's a combination of wanting to get away from the culture and...a shitload of money.

Mark Clattenburg is headed to Saudi Arabia.



Related: I didn't know Howard Webb may be working for MLS.
by G.K.Chesterton  (2017-02-16 13:21:45)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

If Clattenburg had talked about working the top league in China, then it's all about the Benjamins.

Well now it looks like it was a negotiating ploy. (link)
by G.K.Chesterton  (2017-02-20 10:55:41)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

I read it was only until the end of the season.
by NDBass  (2017-02-21 08:15:56)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

I'm sure things can change again, but I don't see this news as a full on change of course.