Mark Clattenburg, a former Premier League referee, has recently been hired by Nottingham Forest, sparking widespread discussion and concern within the football community. The CEO of Ref Support UK, Cassidy, expressed fears that Clattenburg could be used as a "puppet" by Nottingham Forest, questioning whether he has the autonomy to speak out against the club. This hiring has left many Premier League referees "bemused" and concerned that Clattenburg's role could be a "tool to justify ref abuse." Additionally, Nottingham Forest and their first-team coach Steven Reid have been charged with misconduct by the Football Association following their behavior towards referee Paul Tierney after the final whistle of a controversial game against Liverpool. The charges have raised further questions about the club's conduct and its implications for the sport. Notably, no action was taken against Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis.
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Nottingham Forest and coach Steven Reid have been charged by the FA over their behaviour towards the referee after the final whistle, following Liverpool’s controversial winner. No action taken against Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis.
Mark Clattenburg has left Premier League referees 'bemused' by his role at Nottingham Forest after he tried to confront Paul Tierney 👀 There is concern Clattenburg is being used as a "tool to justify ref abuse" https://t.co/eE6lPRH7jl https://t.co/uCebI4YPUl
"Refereeing consultants will join the accountants and KCs running the game and decide who has won the league. We can be rid of those sweaty, working-class oiks running around with a ball." |✍️Martin Samuel on Mark Clattenburg's role at Nottingham Forest https://t.co/TQnKrwrfVP
Mark Clattenburg was hired by Nottingham Forest - but what is he there to do? 🤔 After failing to get his point across after the Liverpool fiasco @Neil_Moxley gives 3️⃣ things the former referee could be doing at the City Ground 👇 https://t.co/SDGmZfjmpI https://t.co/3092CydwnN
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The @refsupportuk charity's CEO has expressed fears referee analyst Mark Clattenburg could be used as a "puppet" by Nottingham Forest. Cassidy says Clattenburg has huge credibility but questioned whether he has free rein to speak out when Forest are in the wrong. Story on @PA now
Mark Clattenburg was a referee for the Instagram age… why on earth is Gladiators star working at Nottingham Forest? ✍️ @davekidd_ https://t.co/ALBoQPi2kZ https://t.co/ALBoQPi2kZ