Bosses praise returning Clattenburg

Both managers praised referee Mark Clattenburg after he returned as fourth official for Tottenham's victory over West Ham on Sunday afternoon.

Clattenburg was cleared this week of racially abusing Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel during their 3-2 defeat against Manchester United last month after experiencing what Prospect boss Alan Leighton described as "a living hell" since the allegation was first made.

Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas saw his side win 3-1 against London rivals West Ham and said: "It was good to see him. He is obviously a great referee who has been through a difficult time in his career and he has cleared his name.

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