'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
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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