Ex referee Halsey has tweeted;
1. "I have been in that situation when I have seen an incident and been told to say I haven't seen it.'
and 2. "To be fair to the FA... it's not them. It comes from within the PGMOL."
In reply, Gary Neville has tweeted that
1. "I've spoken with Mark. Verified the statement . Huge problem!!!"
2. "I always thought refs might play the "didn't see it card" to protect themselves but never instruction from above!! #naivegary."
and 3. "An official in high ranking place has told a referee to lie so that a player gets banned!!" and there could be "no rug to sweep this under."
Since then, very little in the media. Apparently nothing whatsoever from the BBC and very little from Sky, Sky Sports News HQ has "contacted Halsey and the Professional Game Match Officials Limited - the body which represents elite referees - for further comment and is waiting for their response".
Its Ironic that Gary Neville seems to be the main commentator calling for this to be actioned. I wonder how long it will take to completely silence the story.