Nottingham Forest Accuses Premier League Refereeing Official of Bias in Social Media Post
After a disappointing 2-0 defeat by Everton, Nottingham Forest took to social media to accuse Premier League referee Anthony Taylor of being a Luton Town fan. The club felt they were denied three clear penalty claims during the match, sparking controversy and leading to an investigation by the English Football Association.
The defeat left Forest just one point above Luton in the final relegation place with four matches remaining in the season. Despite their frustrations, Sky Sports pundits Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville criticized Forest’s statement as “embarrassing” and “horrendous.”
In response, Forest has requested the release of audio between Taylor and VAR Stuart Attwell regarding key incidents during the match. Former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg supported Forest’s claims, questioning the decisions made by officials.
The FA has called for observations from Clattenburg, Forest manager Nuno Espírito Santo, and defender Neco Williams regarding their comments after the match. Former PGMOL head Keith Hackett revealed that referees’ background information, including their team affiliations, is audited before each season to prevent bias.
As the investigation continues, fans and pundits alike await the outcome to see if Nottingham Forest’s accusations hold any merit. Stay tuned to Forever Sports Online for updates on this developing story.
