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#FoynotHoy: Sir Chris Abused Again As Chelsea Fans Mistake Him For Ref Chris Foy
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Six-time Olympic gold medallist Sir Chris Hoy has again received abuse from disgruntled football supporters after Chelsea supporters took to social media to vent their fury at referee Chris Foy.

Foy sent off Willian and Ramires, as well as Chelsea manager José Mourinho, in Saturday's 1-0 loss at Aston Villa as the Premier League leaders' title challenge faltered.

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This is a cyclist, not a referee

Mourinho later called on the Premier League to stop sending Foy to officiate at Chelsea matches.

BBC Football Focus presenter Dan Walker on Saturday wrote on Twitter: "Poor old @chrishoy could be in for it tonight #FoynotHoy."

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Foy sent Mourinho to the stands on Saturday

Hoy, who was at the Revolution Series event at the London Velodrome on Saturday night, responded: "They're coming thick and fast! With an emphasis on the 'thick'."

It is not the first time Hoy has been on the receiving end of abuse from football fans.

When Foy played a controversial role in Tottenham's loss to Stoke in December 2011 the abuse continued into a second day.

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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Jose Mourinho manager of Chelsea appeals to fourth official Jonathan Moss as he is sent off during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Chelsea at Villa Park on March 15, 2014 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Jose Mourinho manager of Chelsea appeals to fourth official Jonathan Moss as he is sent off during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Chelsea at Villa Park on March 15, 2014 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Chelsea's Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho (C) gestures during the English Premier League football match between Aston Villa and Chelsea at Villa Park in Birmingham on March 15, 2014. Aston Villa won the game 1-0. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATESRESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR LIVE SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. (Photo credit should read ANDREW YATES/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Jose Mourinho manager of Chelsea protests to referee Chris Foy during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Chelsea at Villa Park on March 15, 2014 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)

Hoy responded then: "Just for the record 1) I don't need glasses and 2)I do not lead a double life as an English premier league ref. That's Chris Foy.

"Still getting some rather amusing grief from Spurs fans! On the plus side I've learned some new 4 letter words today. #FoyNotHoy."

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