Forest Requests VAR Audio Release After Everton Defeat

Nottingham Forest has requested the release of VAR audio recordings following their defeat against Everton, where three penalty appeals were denied. The club raised concerns about the integrity of Premier League officiating, specifically targeting VAR official Stuart Attwell. Forest highlighted three key incidents during the match and emphasized the need for transparency in football.

PGMOL has faced pressure to release audio recordings of controversial incidents in the past, with referees' chiefs admitting errors in previous cases. The Football Association has also called for explanations from Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo, defender Neco Williams, and referee analyst Mark Clattenburg regarding their post-match comments.

Former referee Clattenburg, who is a consultant analyst for Forest, criticized the officiating decisions, leading to a public backlash. Pundits like Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville expressed their opinions on Forest's actions, with Carragher likening their statement to that of a disgruntled fan in a pub.

Despite the controversy, Everton's victory over Forest helped them move five points clear of the relegation zone with five games remaining in the season, despite facing an eight-point deduction earlier due to financial rule breaches.