MADLEY ISN’T SUCH A BIG LOSS

IT DOES seem rather bizarre that Bobby Madley’s withdrawal from the roster of Premier League referees is described as a setback. Madley (right) always appeared wildly over-promoted and turned in one of the most dismal performances of last season in Bournemouth’s game against West Ham on Boxing Day. Maybe he is like the players who get better in the memory when absent injured — or maybe the Premier League is just fishing in a desperately shallow pool.