The Everton manager Asserts PGMO Reluctant to Explain Controversial Calls
David Moyes has claimed that the PGMO is hesitant to communicate with managers because so many refereeing decisions this season have been difficult to explain. The Everton manager said he was left speechless when Fulham were awarded what proved to be a decisive penalty against Nottingham Forest on Monday.
Lack of Uniformity in Penalty Calls Highlighted
The Toffees were refused a penalty on Saturday for a similar offence during their home defeat by Arsenal. Moyes did not criticise the decision at the time but, following Fulham’s penalty, feels the inconsistency of referees must be addressed.
“I was half choking last night when I saw the decision given and ours wasn’t,” Moyes commented. “There is a sense that certain clubs get those decisions and other clubs don’t. We seem to be on the latter side of that.”
Previous Cases and Growing Frustration
Moyes also referenced an earlier incident in the season at Brentford involving Virgil van Dijk which was quite similar. “It was later it was given. We are disappointed it wasn’t given on the night and we are reviewing other instances which have been missed,” he added.
Lack of Dialogue with Referee Chiefs
Questioned on whether he intended to present his case with referee chiefs, Moyes expressed further frustration. “It’s unclear,” he said. “They don’t make it easy whatever you want. They are unwilling to have a conversation about it really. They will have, but they don’t want to because they’re likely discovering it is very difficult to explain things.”
This position from the officials underscores a broader problem of openness and answerability in the game’s officiating, as per the long-serving coach.
