Michael Oliver is currently prohibited from officiating for two different clubs as a result of the controversy that surrounded his performance in the Merseyside derby that took place on Tuesday between Everton and Liverpool.
Oliver came under fire from Liverpool supporters for a series of decisions that he made during the 2-2 draw. Fans argued that he should have awarded a foul on Mohamed Salah before James Tarkowski scored the dramatic injury-time winner. Oliver was criticized for his decisions.
Concerns were also raised regarding the decision to award Everton a free kick prior to the first goal they scored. Additionally, there were Toffees supporters who believed that they should have been awarded a penalty for a controversial handball committed by Ibrahima Konate.
Abdoulaye Doucoure and Curtis Jones were both shown red cards by Oliver after the full-time whistle blew because they were responsible for inciting a mass brawl. Additionally, Liverpool manager Arne Slot and assistant Sipke Hulshoff were also shown red cards.
The official, who was born in Northumberland, will be on video assistant referee duty for Brighton’s Premier League match against Chelsea at home on Monday night. This was announced as part of the most recent official appointments made by the British Football League.
At this time, it is not known when Oliver will be assigned to the next match that also involves Liverpool.
On the other hand, he is not permitted to officiate for any of the Premier League teams.
The fact that Oliver has been a lifelong supporter of Newcastle United means that he is unable to officiate any matches in which the Magpies are participating. In 2019, he disclosed that he “had a bit of talent… but I didn’t like putting the hard work in as a player.” He was also on the roster at St. James’ Park when he was playing at the junior level.
Due to the fact that Oliver is a supporter of Newcastle, he is unable to officiate any matches in which Sunderland is participating.
Despite the fact that the Black Cats are currently competing in the Championship, they are having a very successful season under the direction of their new manager, Regis Le Bris. They are currently in fourth place, which indicates that it is not completely out of the question that the Tyne and Wear Derby could be included on the Premier League fixture schedule for the following season.
According to a statement that Oliver made to the Daily Mail in the past, “We are required to declare if we have any allegiance to any club or if a member of our family works at a club.”
Not only are you unable to cover any match that involves that team, but I am also unable to cover Sunderland for reasons that are self-evident.
