Nottingham Forest Threaten Legal Action Against The Premier League

Nottingham Forest’s Intense Reaction to Everton Loss

Nottingham Forest expressed intense dissatisfaction after losing 2-0 to Everton, indicating a possibility of taking legal steps against Sky Sports due to critical comments made by pundit Gary Neville. The club’s discontent stemmed from remarks likening them to a ‘mafia gang’ after their strong statement in response to not being awarded penalties during the match.

Incidents in Question:

• Player involved: Ashley Young
• Controversial incidents: Three penalty claims denied
• Match officials: Referee Anthony Taylor and VAR Stuart Attwell

Match Outcome:

• Goals by: Idrissa Gana Gueye and Dwight McNeil
• Final score: Everton 2, Nottingham Forest 0

Club’s Stance:

• Issued a post-match statement condemning the non-awarded penalties
• Raised concerns over alleged bias due to an official being a supposed fan of Luton Town
• Considering future action

Current Discussions

Nottingham Forest has continued to voice its concerns publicly, requesting the release of the match officials’ audio recordings to clarify the contentious decisions made during the clash. They advocated for the transparency of the decision-making process and suggested the implementation of guidelines to prevent conflicts of interest involving match officials and their potential support for specific football clubs.

Statements Made By Nottingham Forest:

• A formal request for public disclosure of audio between officials
• A call for transparency over key match incidents
• Proposal for rules to exclude match officials supporting involved clubs

Legal Considerations:

• Exploring legal avenues against Sky Sports commentary
• Nuno Espirito’s legal team preparing correspondence

Industry Insight:

• Pre-match concerns raised by Mark Clattenburg with PGMOL head Howard Webb regarding Stuart Attwell’s role as an official, considering the ongoing relegation battle and his alleged support for Luton Town.