Richard Keys slams the Premier League over Fulham being used

[Nick Bateman]

In today's Daily Mirror, former Sky presenter Richard Keys now of Bein Sports slammed the Premier League for using Fulham as "guinea pigs" for trailist referees. He had a go at how VAR is so bad, another avenue Fulham have unwantedly explored. I thought Keysie was spot on!

Keys also acknowledged it took Rob Jones and Michael Salisbury 'four minutes to f*** it up' when they awarded Newcastle a penalty against Bournemouth. He also accused the Premier League of using Fulham as 'guinea pigs'.

Lewis Smith took charge of Fulham versus Aston Villa as the 30-year-old continued a remarkable rise from the National League less than a year ago, while Rebecca Welch made her debut in the division at Craven Cottage. Samuel Barrot also took charge of his first Premier League clash in west London this season.

"Fulham fans have got every right to ask why their club are always used as guinea pigs when it comes to giving new refs a run-out," wrote Keys. "Of course the process of finding new blood is important - but it doesn't always have to be at Craven Cottage. Fulham's games matter every bit as much as any other teams."

Full article is here https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/richard-keys-premier-league-referees-32194187

[Nick Bateman]

Fulham also have had the most penalties against them along with 2 other sides.