‘Angry’ Forest chiefs pushed for ‘half-time statement’ but ‘backlash fears’ caused ‘intervention’

According to reports, Nottingham Forest s chiefs initially wanted to put out a statement at half-time to criticise match officials of the Everton game.

were beaten 2-0 by relegation rivals Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday afternoon. Following this result, the Toffees are five points clear of the bottom three with a game in hand.

As for Nuno Espirito Santo s side, they remain in a perilous position as they are just one point ahead of 18th-placed Luton Town and three clear of Burnley.

The visitors felt hard done to as three shouts for a penalty were denied by on-field referee Anthony Taylor and VAR Stuart Attwell.

Earlier this year, Forest made the controversial decision to appoint ex-Premier League official as their referee analyst and they posted a rem…