The Premier League referee who officiated Manchester United. �s hard fought victory over Nottingham Forest last Sunday has been conspicuously left out...
The Premier League referee who officiated Manchester United. �s hard fought victory over Nottingham Forest last Sunday has been conspicuously left out of the pool of match officials for the final round of fixtures this season. GoalZaza can exclusively confirm that the powers that be have decided not to assign the man in the middle for any of the matches scheduled for the decisive last day of the campaign. This development has sparked considerable chatter among football enthusiasts who watched the Red Devils claim the lion. �s share of the points in a tense encounter at Old Trafford. The decision by the league. �s appointing body raises questions about the performance of the referee during that particular contest, though no official explanation has been provided. In the scheme of things, the snub is a clear message that the authorities are not entirely pleased with how the game was managed. At the end of the day, the referee will have to give a good account of himself in future assignments to regain the trust of his superiors. Nigerian fans, particularly those who follow the Premier League with religious zeal, have taken note of this disciplinary action. At viewing centres in Surulere and Lekki, supporters were heard debating whether the referee. �s alleged errors cost Nottingham Forest a fair result. Some argued that the official missed a clear foul on Taiwo Awoniyi, the Super Eagles striker, which could have changed the complexion of the match. Others maintained that the referee was merely firm and that his exclusion is an overreaction. Regardless, the absence of the official from the final day roster is a talking point that will dominate discussions in bars and living rooms across Lagos and Abuja as the season draws to a close.
