Gary Neville has launched a blistering attack on Nottingham Forest, branding the club a "laughing stock" following their extraordinary public statement about VAR officials after their 2-0 defeat to Everton.
The Manchester United legend didn't hold back in his criticism of Forest's decision to publicly question the appointment of VAR official Stuart Attwell, suggesting the official was a Luton Town supporter amid their relegation battle with Forest.
Forest's Explosive Statement Sparks Fury
Nottingham Forest sent shockwaves through the football world on Sunday when they released an unprecedented statement claiming they had "warned the PGMOL that the VAR is a Luton fan" before their crucial match at Goodison Park.
The club pointed to three penalty decisions that went against them during the match, insisting they were "extremely poor" decisions that should have been reviewed.
Neville's Scathing Response
Speaking on Sky Sports, Neville delivered a brutal assessment of Forest's actions: "I mean, honestly, what the hell are they playing at? It's like a petulant child, it's embarrassing. Some things are best left unsaid."
He went even further on his podcast, stating: "Nottingham Forest are a laughing stock. They've completely lost the plot. To infer that a VAR official would be biased because of his supposed allegiance is absolutely ridiculous."
Mark Clattenburg's Controversial Role
The situation has been further complicated by former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg's role as a consultant for Forest. Neville questioned the appointment, suggesting it was creating more problems than solutions.
"When you employ a former referee to go and basically be a spy in the camp of the PGMOL, it's never going to work," Neville argued. "They're just causing themselves more trouble."
Relegation Battle Intensifies
The controversy comes at a critical moment in the Premier League relegation battle. Forest sit just one point above the drop zone, with Luton Town directly below them in 18th position.
With only four matches remaining in the season, every decision and every point could prove decisive in the fight for survival, adding immense pressure to an already volatile situation.
The football world now waits to see if the Football Association will take action against Nottingham Forest for their extraordinary public comments about match officials.
