sport news 'He's just doing his job': James Maddison defends Michael Oliver

'He's just doing his job and didn't have a choice': James Maddison defends Michael Oliver after referee booked him for lifting shirt to reveal tribute to mascot following Leicester goal James Maddison says Michael Oliver had to book him for his Burnley celebration Maddison lifted shirt to reveal a message in memory of a young cancer victim  Oliver issued a yellow and has been criticised, but Maddison holds no grudges 

By Mike Keegan For Mailonline

Published: 09:45 GMT, 17 March 2019 | Updated: 09:45 GMT, 17 March 2019

View
comments

James Maddison says referee Michael Oliver had no option other than to book him after he lifted his shirt to reveal a heartwarming message in memory of a young cancer victim.

The Foxes playmaker put his side ahead at Burnley before looking to the heavens and revealing the message 'RIP Sophie, I love you' - a tribute to five-year-old Sophie Taylor, a

read more from dailymail.....

PREV sport news Dani Alves 'parties until 5am with friends and family at his £4.5m villa'... ... trends now
NEXT Jake Paul, Amanda Serrano in action: Fight card, odds, date, opponents, start time, complete guide