PGMOL lambasts ‘abhorrent’ abuse aimed at referee Michael Oliver following Arsenal decision
PGMOL lambasts ‘abhorrent’ abuse aimed at referee Michael Oliver following Arsenal decision
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Oliver sent off Myles Lewis-Skelly during the Gunners’ Premier League match versus Wolves for “serious foul play”. Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) have criticised the ‘abhorrent attacks’ aimed at referee Michael Oliver and his family following the Premier League match between Arsenal and Wolves on Saturday.
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Oliver was involved in a controversial decision during the game when he sent off Arsenal defender Myles Lews-Skelly for “serious foul play” after the full-back had caught Matt Doherty during a corner. Arsenal’s players were furious at the decision with Lewis-Skelly’s challenge looking fairly innocuous as was manager Mikel Arteta who claimed to be “fuming” about the red card after the game.
On Sunday, PGMOL released a statement condemning the abuse that was given to Oliver and announced that police investigations have been opened into the incidents. The statement reads: “We are appalled by the threats and abuse directed at Michael Oliver following the Wolverhampton Wanderers v Arsenal fixture.
“No official should be subject to any form of abuse, let alone the abhorrent attacks aimed at Michael and his family over the past 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.
