In reply to tony: Yes, silence is probably a good option at the moment, though I think an apology is probably in order, even if this is just in private to Mr Clattenburg. However, due to pride and/or other motives, I doubt very much whether this will happen, but I could be wrong of course.
I guess what really irks me is that there was a massive reaction when Clattenburg was accused, but only what appears to be a side note when these accusations are proven/deemed to be incorrect. Is this the media just not being interested anymore or is it a sign of them not wanting to tread on eggs? It's also the the damage that has been done to Clattenburg's reputation that irks me. How many people will now think, "Oh, he's that racist ref" whenever they hear his name mentioned? And before you answer, one is one too many! Some may say, that compared to centuries of oppression and discrimination (and worse), it is very little. This is certainly true. But, as one of those oppressed once said, “An eye for an eye will only make the whole world blind.” Mr Herbert needs to stand up and show that he is above arrogance, that he is the complete opposite to the evil that he is campaigning against and apologise to a fellow human being.
And as for Andy, I guess the answer to my question is "no", so please STFU. Maybe I should have used the word reactionist instead, but (apart from you) who gives a f...?