Nottingham Forest accuse referee and VAR of bias

[Nick Bateman]

Forest stated VAR ref Stuart Atwell is a Luton fan and objected to him being in control of their game at Everton today. They also slated controversial Anthony Taylor for his decisions in this game.

Instantly Sky's Gary Neville hit back at Forest as the media believe all the refs are honest as the day is born.

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2024/apr/21/var-is-a-luton-fan-nottingham-forest-hit-out-at-penalty-decisions-after-defeat

[Somerset Fulham]

Yep.  They totally shat their pants in public.

Three extremely poor decisions - three penalties not given - which we simply cannot accept.  

We warned the PGMOL that the VAR is a Luton fan before the game but they didn’t change him. Our patience has been tested multiple times.

NFFC will now consider its options.

— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) April 21, 2024

[Nick Bateman]

Now they know how Fulham feel. A better report here

https://talksport.com/football/1837536/nottingham-forest-statement-three-penalties-everton-luton-fan/

[Grassy Noel]

The game was so forgetable. I must have missed the three penalty shouts by falling asleep although I do remember Ashley Young arriving on the pitch.

[Super Mick]

I seem to remember Huddersfield getting blatant penalties not given in the playoff final v Forest. Was that ref a Forest fan then? 

[Benny]

I'm glad Forest are making a noise about it

The refs have been dog poo this season and we have had a fair few poo ones, even today against Liverpool we had decisions go against us

The whole ref / VAR thing needs fully investigating IMO

[Angus Telford]

Fantastic depiction of someone desperately grasping the mud as they slide inexorably into the hole they dug for themselves

[Hugh Janus]

Consider their options. What options?

[Nick Bateman]

Might also be that Anthony Taylor is the lord high poobah of the refs and nobody (Stuart Atwell in this case) should EVER question his (bad) decisions. Everyone else is saying all 3 were penalties.

This ain't going away....

[perry geyton]

Might also have something too do with them not wanting Everton to go down considering the premier league took points from them twice this season and have done F all regarding massive clubs like Man City etc.

If Everton were to go down there would be a massive out cry

[Angus Telford]

Might also have something too do with them not wanting Everton to go down considering the premier league took points from them twice this season and have done F all regarding massive clubs like Man City etc.

If Everton were to go down there would be a massive out cry

City's case is much more historical and complex, it's been made clear all along that it'll take longer to resolve. If they're ultimately let off then yes there may be outcry at that stage but as it stands, it's quite possible they'll get some Juventus level sort of sanction.

[Watford_fc]

They have a point but so does everyone else really .

[perry geyton]

Might also have something too do with them not wanting Everton to go down considering the premier league took points from them twice this season and have done F all regarding massive clubs like Man City etc.

If Everton were to go down there would be a massive out cry

City's case is much more historical and complex, it's been made clear all along that it'll take longer to resolve. If they're ultimately let off then yes there may be outcry at that stage but as it stands, it's quite possible they'll get some Juventus level sort of sanction.

So get it done then

[Woolly Mammoth]

Unfortunately howling at the moon will not help no matter how justified you are.
Because the establishment will move as slowly as they can to suit their own narrative.
Hence why they spend the best part of an hour discussing the opening of an envelope.
Are you aware they are still using Quill Pens and blotting paper at the FA.
There is more back scratching going on than in a cage full of chimpanzees.
The establishment is full of corruption, favouritism, quangos and cowards, jobs for the boys and girls.
It will continue until football as we know it or use to know it collapses like a pack of cards.
Although ironically it will effect the bigger clubs mainly and not so much the smaller clubs further down the football pyramid.

[ChesterTheTabby]

Yep.  They totally shat their pants in public.

Three extremely poor decisions - three penalties not given - which we simply cannot accept.  

We warned the PGMOL that the VAR is a Luton fan before the game but they didn’t change him. Our patience has been tested multiple times.

NFFC will now consider its options.

— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) April 21, 2024

Hope they're relegated. Useless clowns.

[Deeping_white]

If it wasn't for dodgy VAR decisions they might still be in the championship, people in glass houses and all that

[Lighthouse]

Whatever people think of their complaints. There can be no argument that VAR has proved as inconsistent with the same incidents week in week out, game in game out. Frankly it is an embarrassment. Deciding that an attacker is offside by the shape of a knee cap. Yet an attacker in the opposing goal is not offside as the ball goes hurtling past him.

A handball isn't a handball one week but is the next. So VAR is as inaccurate and as annoying as allowing the referee to decide. Is VAR biased. You bet your life it is.

[Somerset Fulham]

Forest have been absolute dickheads about this, but at the same time I can understand their frustration.

Nobody has a clue what is going on with the rules anymore but to suggest corruption in such a direct way with absolutely no supporting evidence is ridiculous and I would expect them to have the book thrown at them (again) for it.

[demeant0r]

Forest have been absolute dickheads about this, but at the same time I can understand their frustration.

Nobody has a clue what is going on with the rules anymore but to suggest corruption in such a direct way with absolutely no supporting evidence is ridiculous and I would expect them to have the book thrown at them (again) for it.

Well they did say the VAR guy is a Luton supporter and told FA about this multiple times to replace him. So if it's not corruption it's sheer neglect.

[Somerset Fulham]

Forest have been absolute dickheads about this, but at the same time I can understand their frustration.

Nobody has a clue what is going on with the rules anymore but to suggest corruption in such a direct way with absolutely no supporting evidence is ridiculous and I would expect them to have the book thrown at them (again) for it.

Well they did say the VAR guy is a Luton supporter and told FA about this multiple times to replace him. So if it's not corruption it's sheer neglect.

They did, but just because somebody supports a certain team isn't actual proof that the bloke is a cheat.  And if we had Forest changing match officials for a big game like today, can you imagine what the Big Six would get up to?