Referees’ bosses have sent Premier League clubs a list of dietary demands for their matchday officials – with sandwiches off the menu.
Top-flight sides have been told that while rice cakes, nut butter and fishcakes are in, the humble butty is a no go, along with ‘fatty foods’.
And, for obvious reasons, clubs have been told by refs’ body PGMOL that foods high in fibre or nuts – which take longer to digest - should not be dished out to officials before games.
The requirements have been split into pre-match and post-match. For hot meals after games refs want protein (chicken, beef or fish) with vegetables and salad.