Referees' chief Howard Webb stated that the straight red card issued to Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly was a mistaken decision during their match against Wolves. Although the error was recognized, Webb clarified that it was not a terrible call, preferring a yellow card instead. Following the incident and an appeal by Arsenal, Lewis-Skelly's ban was lifted. The decision drew mixed reactions, with former players like Alan Shearer and Mike Dean offering contrasting views on the legitimacy of the sending-off, illustrating the ongoing debate over officiating decisions in football.
"From the outset, we would prefer a yellow card in this situation. I've heard this described as a really horrendous officiating decision. It's not."
"When you see a still image you understand what he has done. He has put his studs down his leg for serious foul play."
"It split opinion, with former Premier League referee Mike Dean telling Sky Sports... But former Chelsea and Scotland winger Pat Nevin said he was 'stunned' by the red card."
"Former England captain Alan Shearer said at the time the sending-off was 'one of the worst decisions I've seen in a long time.'"
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