Bogle escapes red for Tel challenge, Spurs furious
Leeds defender Jayden Bogle escaped a red card after a high‑profile challenge on Tottenham forward Mathys Tel during the first‑half kickoff at Elland Road on Saturday, a decision that has left Spurs furious. The report was filed by BOBBY MANZI, FOOTBALL, on 7 November 2026.
Video replays showed Bogle catching Tel on the back of his left ankle in the first half of Saturday’s lunchtime kickoff. The Ref, Jon Brooks, was not sent to the pitch‑side monitor despite a lengthy VAR review.
Tel returned to the field but was substituted for Dominic Solanke after 43 minutes. Leeds secured a 1‑0 victory through a goal from Noel Okafor.
Tottenham will lodge a formal protest with Pro Ref, pointing to the red card shown to Crystal Palace striker Jean‑Philippe Mateta in the previous Saturday’s clash at the Tottenham Stadium. In that earlier incident, referee Michael Oliver initially gave Mateta a yellow card before upgrading it to a red after a VAR review.
Former Premier League assistant referee Darren Cann told the BBC that Bogle was fortunate not to be dismissed. Cann added that Bogle’s challenge met the criteria for serious foul play because it endangered an opponent’s safety.
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi said he still has confidence in the referee, noting that nothing changes if the official goes to the monitor. He said he does not know why the decision was not altered and that the team must focus on areas where they can improve.
The Key Match Incidents Panel will review the decision in the coming days. Jean‑Philippe Mateta is serving a three‑match suspension after the FA rejected Palace’s appeal against his red card from their 2‑0 defeat to Tottenham.
Columnist Tom Collomosse wrote that Tottenham’s £500 million spending has not prevented a mini‑revival being halted by Leeds. He described the club as proof that cash alone cannot guarantee success.