PGMOL says it’s “appalled” on the stage of vitriol directed at referee Michael Oliver on social media after Myles Lewis-Skelly’s pink card throughout Arsenal’s win at Wolves.
Arsenal are anticipated to attraction the dismissal amid widespread criticism of Oliver’s determination, regardless of the physique liable for refereeing video games in English skilled affiliation soccer defending the choice on Sunday.
Lewis-Skelly was despatched off for fouling Matt Doherty close to the sting of the Wolves field.
The choice was “checked and confirmed” by Darren England, with the VAR deeming Lewis-Skelly to have dedicated “serious foul play”.
Following on-line abuse of Oliver, a PGMOL assertion learn: “We are appalled by the threats and abuse directed at Michael Oliver following the Wolverhampton Wanderers v Arsenal fixture.
“No official ought to be topic to any type of abuse, not to mention the abhorrent assaults aimed toward Michael and his household over the previous 24 hours.
“The police are aware, and a number of investigations have commenced. We are supporting Michael, and all those affected, and are determined to tackle this unacceptable behaviour.
“Sadly, this is not the first time a match official has been forced to deal with threats in recent times. We will continue to support all investigations.”
Redknapp: Referees could make errors
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The Tremendous Sunday panel of Jamie Redknapp, Jamie Carragher and Lee Hendrie talk about the abuse that has been directed in direction of referee Michael Oliver and why it has to cease, after he despatched off Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly of their win at Wolves.
Sky Sports activities’ Jamie Redknapp:
“I’ve spoke to a couple of experts and former referees who have said that it was a bad tackle. They thought it was a red card and the player could have rolled his ankle and been out for a few weeks. They felt he was endangering an opponent, not just stopping the counter-attack.
“He does get him on the ankle, so it isn’t an awesome problem – let’s get that straight. However he completely does not deserve that abuse. He may be the primary to say he might have purchased himself just a little little bit of time, however referees could make errors identical to footballers can. That is life.
“But if we’re getting to the point where every mistake is corruption, then we’re in a really dangerous place. VAR is still a matter of opinion.”
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Sky Sports activities’ Melissa Reddy and The Mirror’s Darren Lewis talk about Lewis-Skelly’s controversial pink card
“I cannot believe Michael Oliver has sent Lewis-Skelly off there,” stated Sky Sports activities’ Tim Sherwood on Soccer Saturday.
“It is that clear and I will leave it to you guys,” Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta informed Sky Sports activities after the sport. “I am absolutely fuming. But I will leave it with you, it is that obvious that I don’t think my words are going to help.”
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FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from Wolves’ match in opposition to Arsenal within the Premier League
PGMOL’s place on the incident is the problem is extraordinarily late, the purpose of contact is excessive and video proof helps that conclusion.
Within the second half of Arsenal’s win, Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes was solely proven a yellow card for a excessive and late deal with on Jurrien Timber.
Though Gomes was despatched off, the truth that he was dismissed for 2 bookings means he’ll solely miss one match.
Lewis-Skelly, against this, is at present set to overlook Arsenal’s residence sport with Manchester Metropolis, stay on Sky Sports activities on Sunday, in addition to the televised second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final with Newcastle and the Premier League journey to Leicester on February 15.
