Report: How the PGMOL have reacted internally after Forest submit evidence against them

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A report by ESPN has explained how the PGMOL reacted when Nottingham Forest submitted a dossier of refereeing errors to them. The Reds felt the need to contact the organisation after a recent draw with Everton.

The Reds have been disgusted with some of the officiating of late. They were incensed that John Brooks didn’t award a free-kick to Morgan Gibbs-White in the build-up to the goal that saw Everton go 2-1 up.

The reaction hasn’t been particularly positive though. It’s claimed by ESPN that the PGMOL are perplexed by Forest, claiming that although decisions have gone against the Reds, the list isn’t extensive.

Back in November, Forest felt aggrieved when Lee Mason directed Andre Marriner to award Brentford a penalty at the City Ground. It was later announced that the decision was the wrong one.

Forest had a couple of VAR decisions work in their favour on Saturday. Richarlison saw a very tight offside call rob him of his first Premier League goal, whilst the Reds were also awarded a penalty kick.

Steve Cooper was booked by referee Craig Pawson during the contest. He went over the top with an incident near the technical areas and was cautioned by the Sheffield-based official.

How the PGMOL reacted when Forest submitted their dossier

It’s no surprise that the organisation that looks after the officials were perplexed. From a Forest perspective, fair enough they want it on file that they’re not happy. However, it’s all a bit pathetic.

It’s nothing to do with the match officials why the Reds have won just once away from home. Nor is it the fault of any referee that Forest have mustered just four away goals all season.

The Reds have to get their own house in order. Every Premier League side will feel they’ve been hard done by at various points of the campaign so Forest aren’t an exception.

The Reds must focus on doing things better on the pitch. If they do that and start picking up results again then it won’t matter what the match officials are doing.