Gary Neville Criticizes Nottingham Forest’s Decision to Appoint Mark Clattenburg
Former Premier League referee, Mark Clattenburg, has recently been appointed as a referee analyst by Nottingham Forest. However, Gary Neville has expressed his disagreement with this decision, branding it as “a step too far.” Neville, a former England and Manchester United defender, is struggling to understand the logic behind the appointment.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Neville immediately raised his hand in disbelief when asked about Clattenburg’s new role. He believes that the introduction of VAR has significantly improved decision-making in recent weeks and questions the need for Clattenburg’s appointment. According to Neville, any football fan in the crowd could provide insights into a referee’s thinking.
Neville also takes issue with how this decision reflects on Nottingham Forest. He feels that it gives the impression that the club is complaining about decisions going against them, which he believes is unnecessary. While he understands that teams may feel hard done by at times, he believes that employing an ex-referee to analyze decisions is taking it too far.
Neville wants to make it clear that his criticism is aimed at the club hierarchy and Clattenburg himself, rather than the fans. He believes that the fans are likely to share his view and find the appointment embarrassing.
The reaction from Forest fans on social media seems to be divided. Some express confusion and bafflement, while others anticipate that Clattenburg will have a busy role analyzing decisions. Nevertheless, Forest’s recent victory over West Ham has given them some breathing space in their battle to avoid relegation.
Overall, Gary Neville’s criticism of Nottingham Forest’s decision to appoint Mark Clattenburg raises questions about the necessity and effectiveness of having a referee analyst. While some may see value in analyzing decisions, others believe it is a step too far and could potentially reflect negatively on the club.