Former Premier League referee Phil Dowd who has officiated memorable matches involving football giants like Jose Mourinho and Sir Alex Ferguson is now facing a different kind of challenge.

Phil Dowd went toe-to-toe with some of football’s biggest names. Former Premier League referee Dowd, 61, took charge of memorable matches involving the likes of Jose Mourinho and Sir Alex Ferguson.

The Football Association have confirmed they will examine comments made by Wigan manager Paul Jewell following his criticism of referee Phil Dowd after the 1-1 draw at Blackburn. An angry Jewell ...