Everton shareholder slams ‘ridiculous’ Liverpool scenes that’s led to formal complaint
Liverpool’s showdown with Manchester City on Sunday sparked controversy, prompting an Everton shareholder to side with the Reds.
Everton have had their fair share of controversial moments this season, and for once, may actually unite with Liverpool because of poor officiating.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall had a goal ruled out in Everton’s 2-0 win against Fulham on Saturday, with the Toffees feeling aggrieved with the decision.
Everton are hopeful of achieving European football this season, so it’s no surprise to see one of the Toffees’ shareholders call out poor decisions, with this latest one leading to a formal complaint.
Mike Perry blasts decision to disallow Virgil van Dijk goal vs Man City
Liverpool and Man City are battling for the Premier League title, and during their game at the Etihad Stadium, Virgil van Dijk appeared to level the game for the Reds before the goal was overturned.
On Monday, the Daily Mail reported that Liverpool have now launched an official complaint to PGMOL chief Howard Webb, stating that the decision was unlawfully against Premier League regulations.
- Van Dijk scored in the 39th minute against City
- VAR concluded that Andrew Robertson was obstructing Gianluigi Donnarumma’s view of the ball
- Liverpool would have been level at 1-1, but instead lost the game 3-0 after the decision
Everton have also had their issues with Webb in the past.
Broadcaster and minority Everton shareholder Mike Parry took to X to share his views on what he thought was a “ridiculous” decision made by the officials.
Parry said: “Another ridiculous, utterly ridiculous decision by the VAR robot. That Liverpool goal did not breach any offside laws, except for some computer wonks.
“It’s destroying our game and should be abolished.”
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Everton are due their rub of the green vs Liverpool
Everton can be their own worst enemy, as they miss a total of 2.1 big chances per game, according to Sofascore.
However, the Blues are still due some good fortune this season, as decisions have gone against them.
Liverpool know a thing or two about getting luck, as Everton were appalled at the decisions against them in the Merseyside derby back in September.
Everton will be hoping for more good fortune moving forward, as the next time the Toffees play Liverpool it could be a season-defining game.
The next time the sides meet, it will be the first-ever Merseyside derby at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on 18 April.
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