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It has been reported that internet death threats had been made against the Norwegian official and that he had been "smuggled out of the country" under police escort and advised to change hotels. "Following media reports claiming threats have been made against the referee of last night's game, Chelsea Football Club would like to make clear that it condemns any form of threat against players, officials or supporters," the club said in a statement. "If provided with proper evidence Chelsea will take the strongest action against any season ticket holders or members who have participated in this activity. "Everybody connected with Chelsea is very disappointed with the events of last night. However we would stress that we have received no evidence that Chelsea fans are involved in any of the alleged threats reported." "As a result of these reports we have also been in contact with the police who likewise had not received any complaints." Chelsea fans were upset Ovrebo did not award them a penalty, despite several strong appeals, during the 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge that sent Barcelona into the final on the away goals rule. Several players, notably striker Didier Drogba, remonstrated furiously with the referee after the tie, which was settled by Andres Iniesta's stoppage-time goal. Swedish referee Anders Frisk retired after he and his family received death threats following his dismissal of Drogba against the same opponents in the 2005 Champions League. Ovrebo told Aftenposten that he had been informed by UEFA not to make any comment on the furore. "Because of the circumstances after the match, Uefa has asked me not to comment to the press," Ovrebo said. Former international referee Graham Poll commented: "This morning he's being smuggled out of our country under police escort - this is a referee of a football match. That is a disgrace. "When he booked in a hotel they had to change the hotel he was staying at because of the fear that maybe fans would find him."

Never fails though

The Jam - In The City

Try it again a hundred times....and a fair chance hundred of them will end up in row Z

Kowalski Superstar Tradesman...shit, someone anyone has been on the phone to you

For the good of football it has to be a Barca win tonight please No desire to see yet another Man Utd v Chelsea final. When you see football played the way Barca did at the weekend you just want more of it.

Am I right in thinking that is "Panda" thats written the article

Billy Joel - Uptown Girl Doubtful if anyone else on here was there, but clearly remember being at Tannadice when that was in the charts and the entire Dons support singing along to that when it was palyed at half time

Deacon Blue - Chocolate Girl

Probably fair to say Javan

Really enjoyed the first couple of series, in my opinion series four is my least favourite so far, but expect it to pick up again

Aye well might make some of the second half if I did

In/Out - Out Prediction - Scummy Bastards 2 AFC 2 Pre Match - Heading up the M74. During Match - Hopefully at home listening, otherwise still in car Post Match - Either drowing my sorrows or having celebratory drink or two

All in favour of optimism BUT fair chance come Thursday night we could seven points adrift of fourth place, needing at least seven points from our remaining three games including away day at Greyskull. I call in realism, but will be delighted to be proved wrong.

Keep it to yourself GD. Only on series four just now

So want to be wrong Kow, but fear the worst mate. The gallows are currently being erected in the Castlegate apparently

Wasn't at the game, didn't see it on Setanta, but listening to commentary on Radio Scotland sounded like Bebo was one of our better players today

Got to say totally agree with that comment. can see us being seven behind with nine to play for come 10pm Thursday night. Season over me thinks Reckon the knives will be well and truely getting sharpened o'er on the Hat. Someone care to remind me where our saviour was today

Enlighten us part timers please GD

Not certain on this, but think the issue is not the potential speed differential, but more specifically the fact that they weren't calibrated at all.

Probably the circles in which we're moving nowadays I'm afraid. Cannae say the prospect grabs me by the short and curlies

Absolutely loved this song when I was a nipper.....ok well then, when I was going into secondary school

Do they have a lot of pictures

Does nae bugger other than me read nowadays. C'mon folks, I need recommendations for next book