Tudor charged over 'home referee' claim

Igor Tudor claimed official Thomas Bramall was a "home referee" after Tottenham's defeat at Fulham Interim Tottenham manager Igor Tudor has been charged with misconduct over his claim that referee Thomas Bramall favoured the "home team" in Spurs' 2-1 Premier League loss at Fulham . Tudor hit out after his relegation-threatened side were beaten on 1 March, saying Bramall "doesn't understand football". The Croat had been angered by the Cottagers' first goal, which he believed happened because of a push by Raul Jimenez on Radu Dragusin before Harry Wilson put the ball into the net. Speaking to the BBC after the match, Tudor said: "I didn't like the referee today, too much of a home team referee. I didn't feel well with him. "All the decisions were on their side. He doesn't understand football, the feeling of what is wrong and what is right. "He [Jimenez] was not thinking about the ball, he was thinking how to cheat, he cheated the player, was pushing, it was cheating and it's a foul. Ninety-nine of 100 people will say it's a foul, it's so obvious." The Football Association said Tudor "allegedly acted in an improper manner during a post-match interview by making comments that imply bias and/or question integrity and/or are personally offensive in relation to a match official". Spurs and the 47-year-old have until Monday to reply to the charge. The game was Tudor's second in charge, following the sacking of Thomas Frank, and extended the club's winless league run to 10 games. Wilson's goal, which was allowed to stand following a check from the video assistant referee Craig Pawson, came after Spurs had a similar effort ruled out the week before in their 4-1 loss to Arsenal for a foul by Randal Kolo Muani on Gunners defender Gabriel. Two further defeats, including a calamitous 5-2 Champions League loss at Atletico Madrid, led to speculation Tudor could be replaced after less than a month at the helm. With eight league games of the season remaining, the north London club sit 16th - one point above the relegation zone. Having been in the top flight of English football since one campaign in the old Second Division in 1977-78, it has been estimated a drop into the Championship could cost them more than £250m. Credit to Tudor - is he turning around Spurs side who looked lost? How relegation could cost Spurs more than £250m Tudor fury at 'home referee' as Spurs left in 'big emergency' Latest Tottenham news, analysis and fan views Ask about Tottenham - what do you want to know? Villa finish off Lille to reach Europa League last eight Farewell number 18, hello number six - inside Man Utd's midfielder hunt Littler fights back from 5-0 down to stun Price A new spin on Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice Follow Greg James on his most gruelling challenge yet Revisit This Life and celebrate 30 years of a 1990s classic Join Shazia Mirza as she shares her journey with Islam The Man Utd prodigy still too young to play senior football How Gray is proving a shining light in Tottenham's season of turmoil 'I thought I'd be bleeped by BBC' - but Hunt's words resonate Salah scores 50th Champions League goal with 'vintage' strike Video Salah scores 50th Champions League goal with 'vintage' strike Newcastle collapse at Nou Camp as Barcelona score seven. Video Newcastle collapse at Nou Camp as Barcelona score seven Weekly sports quiz: Who is youngest top-flight scorer? Football In 10 Years: When Hugh met Jacqui met Nedum met Rory... Video Football In 10 Years: When Hugh met Jacqui met Nedum met Rory... Afcon final chaos - key questions answered What's behind Super League's injury crisis? Why ex-Palace winger Olise is now in Ballon d'Or contention at Bayern 'Being in Manchester has made me love nature so much more' Video 'Being in Manchester has made me love nature so much more' Inside the state school at the top of English rugby union 'Looking like the Hamilton of old' and potential rule changes - F1 Q&A Chelsea's cheating - was a fine too lenient? 'Haaland of rugby' - how Bielle-Biarrey has stormed stage Another compelling Players - but why is it unlikely to ever be a major? Have Old Firm wrestled title momentum away from Hearts? Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.