Referee apologises after ‘locking heads with Ipswich Town player
Referee Darren Drysdale has apologised for locking heads with Ipswich Town midfielder Alan Judge during the club's League One game against Northampton Town on Tuesday evening.
In a statement by the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL), 49-year-old Drysdale said he "did not maintain his composure".
The Lincolnshire official moved his head towards Judge late in the game and briefly appeared to square up to him.
"I can only apologise to Alan and Ipswich Town," Drysdale said.
"I fully understand it is important for us as referees to maintain our composure throughout the game and always engage with players in a professional manner.
"I'm sorry that I did not do that."
PGMOL confirmed the incident and said it is now also being investigated by the Football Association.