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       Birmingham v Leeds - Paul Tierney 
   DIR By: UmpireIan49
       Date: February 15, 2026, 4:46 pm
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       Just catching the Match of the Day highlights and a really
       excellent decision by Tierney stood out here.
       A Birmingham player thought he was fouled for a penalty. Paul
       Tierney blew the whistle and cautioned the player for
       simulation. On replay, it was a top decision. The player looked
       for the contact.
       On a weekend of controversy, I think for balance purposes, it’s
       important to sing the praises of the officials when they get a
       decision correct, without replays. The match commentator praised
       Tierney but will that get publicised elsewhere? I very much
       doubt it.
       Good decisions don’t make headlines. Simple as.
       Paul Tierney is what I describe as a Marmite referee, some like
       him, some don’t. Well done to him here.
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       Re: Birmingham v Leeds - Paul Tierney 
   DIR By: JCFC
       Date: February 15, 2026, 4:55 pm
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       Not the first Mr Marmite from Wigan!
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