Football NewsGiveMeSportUnverified source· 6 Aug 2026
Clattenburg: Bellamy, Keane, Pepe Among Most Annoying
Former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg reveals the five players who gave him the biggest headaches.
Who
Mark Clattenburg
What
Named five most annoying players he refereed
Included
Craig Bellamy, Roy Keane, Pepe
What happened. Mark Clattenburg named the five most annoying players he refereed, including Craig Bellamy, Roy Keane, and Pepe.
- Bellamy was described as a 'nightmare'.
- Clattenburg was not complimentary of Keane and Pepe.
- The list includes five players total.
Clattenburg's comments shed light on the challenges referees face with certain players.
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