EPL: PGMOL ‘appalled’ by abuse targeted at Michael Oliver after Arsenal red card
The body in charge of refereeing in English football, Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL), has issued a statement claiming that referee Michael Oliver had been subjected to attacks.
The police have also began investigations into “threats and abuse” aimed at Oliver and his family after Myles Lewis-Skelly’s controversial red card in Arsenal’s 1-0 victory at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday.
Oliver sent off Lewis-Skelly in the 43rd minute, with the Arsenal full-back deemed to have committed a serious foul play challenge on Matt Doherty.
The decision, which was supported by the VAR, received widespread criticism from pundits and supporters. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said he was “absolutely fuming” about Lewis-Skelly’s dismissal.
“We are appalled by the threats and abuse directed at Michael Oliver following the Wolverhampton Wanderers v Arsenal fixture,” PGMOL’s statement read.
“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.
“Sadly, this is not the first time a match official has been forced to deal with threats in recent times. We will continue to support all investigations.”
The Premier League shared a statement of their own in support of Oliver.
“The Premier League strongly condemns the threats and abuse directed at Michael Oliver,” it read. “No official should be subject to any form of abuse. We will continue to support Michael, PGMOL and all investigations.”
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