Mark Clattenburg, who recently resigned from his role as refereeing advisor, has received a formal warning from the FA for his remarks in the media after a contentious match at Goodison Park. The FA has also charged Nottingham Forest FC for their social media comments regarding the match officials and their alleged bias. The club, manager, and player are accused of improper conduct for implying bias, questioning the integrity of the officials, and bringing the game into disrepute.

Clattenburg, who took up the position of refereeing advisor in February, stated that he provided consultancy services to Nottingham Forest FC in good faith to improve their understanding of key match incidents and VAR workings. However, the existence and performance of these consultancy services inadvertently caused friction between the club and other participants. The club is currently awaiting a decision from an appeal panel regarding a points deduction earlier in the season for breaching the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Regulations.

The FA’s formal warning to Clattenburg and the charges against Nottingham Forest FC come in the wake of the club’s dissatisfaction with the refereeing decisions in a particular match, leading to contentious remarks on social media. The club is also facing a points deduction appeal, and the existence of consultancy services has caused unintended friction between the club and other participants.