In the aftermath of Myles Lewis-Skelly’s red card during the match against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, former PGMOL chief Keith Hackett has emerged as the latest former official to endorse Arsenal’s pursuit of a successful appeal.
Lewis-Skelly, aged 18, received a dismissal in the 43rd minute of the Premier League match, which was scoreless at that moment.
Referee Michael Oliver issued a red card, eliciting astonishment from many observers, after the Arsenal full-back impeded Matt Doherty’s initiation of a counter-attack from the periphery of his own penalty area.Ricardo Calafiori’s goal, which occurred after the home team had also been diminished to ten players, may have ensured the acquisition of three points; however,
Mikel Arteta’s ire remained palpable. “I am exceedingly irate.” “However, I shall defer to your judgement, as it is evident that my words are unlikely to be of assistance,” he remarked in the aftermath.
In a recent conversation with Football Insider, Hackett expressed his support for the Gunners, anticipating that the red card will be effectively rescinded.
“It was a very weak red card. The challenge was imprudent and merited a yellow card. “The 80-year-old adjudicator stated, ‘He should pursue an appeal.'”This aligns with Mike Dean’s personal position regarding the issue. Another former official of the Premier League also expressed support for the submission of an official appeal.
“I believe they possess sufficient grounds for an appeal,” Dean conveyed to Sky Sports. The determination lies in the decision of the council, composed of former managers and players, as they convene to evaluate the matter. Which direction will they ultimately choose?
In a recent conversation with Football Insider, Hackett expressed his support for the Gunners, anticipating that the red card will be effectively rescinded. “It was a very weak red card.
The challenge was imprudent and merited a yellow card. “The 80-year-old adjudicator stated, ‘He should pursue an appeal.'”This aligns with Mike Dean’s personal position regarding the issue.
Another former official of the Premier League also expressed support for the submission of an official appeal. “I believe they possess sufficient grounds for an appeal,” Dean conveyed to Sky Sports. The determination lies in the decision of the council, composed of former managers and players, as they convene to evaluate the matter. Which direction will they ultimately choose?
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