Nottingham Forest's criticism of officiating in their match against Everton has sparked controversy, leading to statements from various parties including PGMOL, FA, and UEFA. The club demanded transparency and VAR audio release, facing potential legal action and unprecedented consequences. Referees Stuart Attwell and Anthony Taylor, criticized by Forest, were selected for Euro 2024. Forest's actions have divided fans and drawn condemnation from the Premier League.
Nottingham Forest will know by the middle of next week whether their appeal against a four point deduction has been successful ⚽ https://t.co/zRcPT1Olfg
🗣️ "I think in the games the audio should be on anyway, it is in cricket" Stuart Broad believes Nottingham Forest's statement after the Everton defeat was 'emotional and misaligned' but agrees that the refereeing was poor. https://t.co/bVDRd8fHLg
Nottingham Forest are fighting a profit and sustainability regulations battle, have a points deduction and spent the last few days waging war on VAR. But they cannot use them as excuses. They have to use them as inspiration to stay up. ⬇️ @nottmtails
Nottingham Forest are already furious 😠 Their mood might not improve after the latest refereeing appointments ✔️ https://t.co/WvTqMiTYUj https://t.co/FRoXC6TQpN
🗣️ 'PGMOL need to move with the times in terms of technology, exposure and expectations.' Peter Walton, former Premier League referee, joins our panel of experts to discuss how to improve VAR. Read part two of the summit ⬇️ https://t.co/0C7RmDDjNx https://t.co/GU7Hkk5JJH
Nottingham Forest have gone ‘too far’ as ‘nonsense’ next step revealed https://t.co/VgsqdF0T36
🗣️ 'The graph has moved in terms of officials getting fitter and better trained. But what’s also moved is the speed at which the game is played.' Richard Scudamore, ex-PL executive chairman, joins our panel of experts to discuss how to improve VAR ⬇️ https://t.co/0C7RmDDRD5 https://t.co/7o7e6zcjPg
Nottingham Forest fans fuming as they spot rival-supporting ref's next two Premier League fixtures https://t.co/QIPDrNURP5
🌳 Simon Hooper will take charge of Nottingham Forest's next Premier League game, with the VAR drama at Everton still fresh in people's minds It's Hooper's first time in charge of Nuno's side since their controversial defeat at Spurs https://t.co/uVhaxV5itw https://t.co/y5J5pJ30qu
"I think the frustration is built over the season....I think some of the words were slightly too emotional" Stuart Broad has had his say on his beloved Nottingham Forest and their VAR woes https://t.co/y3CyoSzzJw
🗣️ 'I am pro-VAR because it's crazy that everyone can see a major error by a referee, and he's the only one that can't. We've gone beyond that.' @JacquiOatley joins our panel of experts to discuss how to improve VAR. Read part two of the summit ⬇️ https://t.co/0C7RmDDjNx https://t.co/5mEvUhpIsH
🗣️ 'There aren't enough talks between players and officials about the rules. To improve the game, we have to work together.' Leicester and England defender Conor Coady on how to improve VAR. Read part two of our refereeing summit ⬇️ https://t.co/0C7RmDDjNx https://t.co/PTWc6KGStJ
Excl: #nffc bosses were so angry at half time v #efc they wanted to issue a statement questioning the officials’ integrity during the break, but they were seen to be talked down by the club’s media chief.
Eight English PGMOL officials selected by UEFA for this summer’s Euros. And with perfect timing, Anthony Taylor and Stuart Attwell among them. Great response after Forest’s classless club statements.
🗣️ "Something has to happen because we’re fast approaching anarchy." In part two of @thetimes refereeing summit Conor Coady, Peter Walton, Richard Scudamore and @JacquiOatley search for sensible solutions to hysterical dissent. 🎥 Watch the discussion below ⬇️
Stuart Attwell chosen for Euro 2024 VAR duty as Nottingham Forest suffer further humiliation after bizarre statement https://t.co/ZqLPwS3KZk
BBC fire savage dig at Nottingham Forest over VAR blast as statement released https://t.co/2ipY9JD3XA
Stuart Attwell and Anthony Taylor, the two officials criticised by Nottingham Forest for their failure to award three penalties during the club’s 2-0 defeat by Everton, have been selected to officiate at Euro 2024. Attwell has been selected as a video assistant referee (VAR).… https://t.co/fXpfoQ2fb9
Stuart Attwell, the VAR at the centre of the officiating drama in the game between Nottingham Forest and Everton, has been selected as one of the video referees for Euro 2024. Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/p7eR9gKlN1
Stuart Attwell will be one of the VARs at this summer’s Euros in Germany, with Anthony Taylor among the on-field referees https://t.co/bLVAIi1I7e
🟢Referee for Forest v Man City on Sunday - Simon Hooper
Talk about timing! ⏰ Four Premier League refs chosen for Euro 2024 - including duo at heart of Nottingham Forest controversy 😳 https://t.co/suKYsP4Xxw https://t.co/bQ2o3c7K0N
Nottingham Forest 'consider SUING Sky' after Gary Neville made 'mafia gang' comment live on TV https://t.co/qp7SvHGTrG
BREAKING: Michael Oliver and Anthony Taylor have been confirmed by UEFA as the Premier League representatives going to Euro 2024 with David Coote and Stuart Attwell chosen for VAR ✈️ https://t.co/bnwcUq3tQL
The news that Anthony Taylor and Stuart Attwell have been selected to officiate at the Euros has come with a remarkable sense of timing. Presumably nobody at UEFA saw the events at Goodison over the weekend. Incredible. #NFFC
BREAKING: Michael Oliver and Anthony Taylor have been confirmed by UEFA as the Premier League representatives going to Euro 2024 with David Coote and Stuart Attwell chosen for VAR ✈️🇩🇪 https://t.co/BTFCXMbvgq
Stuart Burt and Dan Cook will be assisting Michael Oliver at Euros. Gary Beswick and Adam Nunn will be assisting Anthony Taylor.
Stuart Attwell and David Coote selected by UEFA as VARs for Euros.
JUST IN Forest will enjoy this... UEFA announces that Stuart Attwell and David Coote are selected as VARs for Euro 2024. Referees: Michael Oliver (with Stuart Burt and Dan Cook) Anthony Taylor (with Gary Beswick and Adam Nunn)
Michael Oliver and Anthony Taylor selected amongst the 18 refs for Euros.
Anthony Taylor and Michael Oliver selected by UEFA for Euro 2024. Look forward to Marinakis’ reaction. https://t.co/Ob5S8WdB3D
Premier League condemn ‘extremely disappointing’ Nottingham Forest statement https://t.co/lwIfksIpAN
🚨 Nottingham Forest are considering legal action against Sky after Gary Neville described their controversial tweet following the Everton match like something from a ‘mafia gang’. @MailSport https://t.co/dEmKVhwZw5
▪️ Marinakis wanted even stronger language in statement ▪️ Forest believed they had no choice but to go public ▪️ Reaction at other clubs has included likening Forest 'to a small child' #NFFC, Stuart Attwell's Luton link and a melodrama played out on social media. @PJBuckingham
Nottingham Forest fans are divided over the club's statement criticising refereeing standards ✍️ @OMyles90 reports #NFFC https://t.co/VAsfcjdsOa
Nottingham Forest will inevitably be punished but PGMOL must still improve the standard of officiating. Howard Webb wants ex-pros fast-tracked and specialist VARs.
Nottingham Forest is formally protesting that overturn.
🗣️ “It’s like a mafia-gang statement." Nottingham Forest could now SUE Sky Sports for Gary Neville's comments https://t.co/N3FacpAef0 https://t.co/u5l7ZYCoNt
FA cannot let Mark Clattenburg use his power to damage our game – Nottingham Forest must prove claim or suffer unprecedented consequences Read Martin Samuel's column ⬇️ https://t.co/BQG2napgai
Unrepentant Nottingham Forest face unprecedented action over VAR outburst: https://t.co/hwfStNDHW3
The statements from the authorities came within hours of Forest demanding the release of VAR audio related to the rejection of three penalty appeals. https://t.co/mq1bj0l7Lx
Mark Clattenburg has made himself public enemy No.1 after outraging Premier League referees in Nottingham Forest's criticism of Stuart Attwell 😡 ✍️|@johncrossmirror https://t.co/EOuMiUTMaS https://t.co/qy3vey09db
Alan Shearer in stunning rant against ’embarrassing’ Nottingham Forest statement which cult hero ‘thought was a parody’ https://t.co/wdy9YeU4bD
"To release a ridiculous statement within 15 minutes of the final whistle I find astounding" 😤 Mike Dean gives his thoughts on Nottingham Forest's statement following their defeat to Everton 👇 https://t.co/JERVpSmlJD
I back clubs speaking out against the officiating of games in the premier league. There needs to be accountability, as decisions have consequences! PGMOL saying sorry every week now with VAR, isn’t enough. Fans want transparency! How do pundits not see this @GNev2 @Carra23 https://t.co/zDlU0oWt4h