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He has since said: “My emotions got the better of me and I apologise to The FA and to all match officials.<\/p>\n
“I hold my hands up, I got it wrong yesterday. I should know, more than most, the responsibility we have as fans, players and pundits and the impact our words online can have as it’s an area I’ve been vocal in.\u201d<\/p>\n
Much of the criticism of Jenas centred around his participation in a campaign dubbed \u2018Love Football, Protect the Game\u2019. After his rant on Sunday night, footage emerged of him calling for an end to abuse of referees.<\/p>\n
Just last month, a clip from the campaign showed Jenas saying: We’ve all got to do better at all levels of the game. No more surrounding refs, no more abuse.”<\/p>\n
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DON’T MISS… <\/strong> The project was in partnership with the Football Association, the Premier League and the Football League. All three are said to have been disappointed with Jenas\u2019s criticism of Jones, who was taking charge of his first North London Derby.<\/p>\n Referees\u2019 Association chief Paul Field said: “It’s this type of thing that makes a referees job much harder at grassroots. Mr Jenas has a responsibility to the game and we look forward to seeing an apology in the near future.”<\/p>\n Charity Ref Support UK added: “This is a disgraceful tweet and you should be ashamed. Your tweet encourages online abuse of referees and considering your role on TV your employers need to give their head a wobble. Remember Anthony Taylor and his family were attacked at an airport because of antics such as yours.”<\/p>\n
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