After suffering a 2-0 defeat at Goodison Park, Forest unleashed a strong criticism, claiming they had previously raised concerns about Stuart Atwell, the designated VAR, and his alleged support for relegation rivals Luton. This dispute has sparked widespread debate, with the league and FA anticipated to take action against the club for misconduct. As a result, questions surrounding refereeing appointments continue to persist. Despite this controversy, there are no reported issues with top-flight clubs.

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