O'Neil's remarks suggest a concern over unconscious bias among referees, questioning whether officials might subconsciously favor bigger clubs during critical decisions, like in the recent match against Manchester City.
He stated, 'There's no chance people are purposely against Wolves... But is there something in the subconscious around the decision making?' highlighting his concerns about potential subconscious influences on referees.
O'Neil compared the situation to an incident on the street, saying, 'If I had to upset someone in the street and there's a big and little guy in the street, I'm upsetting the little guy.' This analogy emphasizes his point about perceptions of bias.
The FA is reviewing O'Neil's comments to determine if further action is needed, reflecting the seriousness with which they take allegations regarding impartiality in officiating.
Collection
[
|
...
]