Burnley boss Kompany launched 'cheat' tirade at ref England

Furious Burnley manager Vincent Kompany branded referee Darren England a cheat recently.

The two were involved in a touchline incident during the Clarets' game against Chelsea.

Kompany was furious after Burnley defender Lorenz Assignon got a red card in the contest.

Per linesman James Bell, Kompany was livid and went into a foul-mouthed tirade.

“As the decision was being checked I attempted to use members of his own technical area staff to calm him down but Mr Kompany persisted to insult the referee by pointing towards him and calling him 'a f*****g cheat' numerous times.

“Despite the attempts to calm him down Mr Kompany then entered the field of play, briefly, again gesturing towards the referee and shouting 'you're a f****** cheat.'

“I informed the referee (Darren England) that a Stage 2 (red card) sanction was required for the Burnley manager. As Darren came over to issue the red card Mr Kompany again said, 'f*****g cheat.'

“After his sending off Mr Kompany remained in the technical area for some time causing a delay to the restart of the game before he eventually made his way down the tunnel."

Burnley boss Kompany launched 'cheat' tirade at ref England

Burnley boss Kompany launched 'cheat' tirade at ref England

Burnley boss Kompany launched 'cheat' tirade at ref England

Burnley boss Kompany launched 'cheat' tirade at ref England

Burnley boss Kompany launched 'cheat' tirade at ref England