James Maddison could be at risk of a punishment from the FA after taking to social media to blast referee Jarred Gillett following a controversial decision during Tottenham’s clash with West Ham United on Saturday evening. Spurs thought they’d taken the lead midway through the first half when Christian Romero nodded home from a corner kick.
Gillett immediately ruled the goal out, and while it was checked by VAR, Stockley Park opted to stick with the referee’s original decision. However, the Tottenham players and fans alike were enraged by the decision, with plenty taking to social media to critiicse the call.
Chief amongst them being Maddison, who is currently watching from home after suffering a long-term injury earlier this year. Writing on X, the Englishman said: “Honestly the referees & VAR have had an absolute shocker of a start to the season. If that goal is disallowed for a foul you will never ever see a corner be taken without referee blowing for something ever again.”
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Former Premier League defender Ashley Williams wasn’t convinced either, telling BBC Sport: “Cristian Romero’s goal should have stood. West Ham’s goalkeeper pushes his own player into Micky Van der Ven, who then collides with Kyle Walker-Peters but the Tottenham player didn’t initiate that contact. We’ve watched it back numerous times and you can see he doesn’t push Walker-Peters over.
“The referee has given the decision on the field and because of that VAR is reluctant to intervene but that’s what they’re there for. We’d like to see more goals given and it’s the wrong decision, which is frustrating.”
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