The article discusses the controversial red card given to Myles Lewis-Skelly during a match, focusing on referee Michael Oliver's perceived bias against Arsenal. It highlights the obsessive memory many football fans have regarding referees and their decisions. While PGMOL advocates for stopping the abuse towards referees, the piece contrasts the notion of referees as human beings with their expected role of being emotionless enforcers of the game, thus framing the ongoing tensions and dialogues around officiating in football.
Michael Oliver's ego seems to interfere with his judgment in handling matches, revealing an apparent bias against Arsenal that fans like to discuss.
Football fans tend to have encyclopaedic knowledge of referees and their decisions, often recalling specific instances of perceived bias that can lead to obsession.
PGMOL has called for an end to the abuse aimed at referees, underscoring the need for recognizing them as human despite their impartial role.
The struggle between viewing referees as human beings and accepting their role as emotionless decision-makers continues to stir debates among football fans.
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