Mark Clattenburg Resigns from Refereeing Consultant Role at Nottingham Forest

Mark Clattenburg, the former Premier League referee, has announced his resignation from his refereeing consultant role at Nottingham Forest. Clattenburg was appointed to this unique position in February, but his tenure has been marred by controversy.

One incident that sparked controversy was Forest’s accusation against Stuart Attwell, the VAR, during their 2-0 defeat at Goodison Park. Forest claimed that Attwell, a Luton fan, had biased decisions against them, particularly in penalty appeals that were turned down.

In a statement released by Forest, Clattenburg expressed his disappointment at the “unmerited targeting” he has faced from certain participants and pundits. He stated that his consultancy services, aimed at helping Forest understand VAR decisions, unintentionally caused friction and hindered the team’s progress.

Clattenburg emphasized that he had provided his services in good faith and with the hope of using his experience to benefit the club. However, the negative reactions and outcomes were unexpected and regrettable.

Despite his resignation, Clattenburg expressed his gratitude to Nottingham Forest and wished them success in the future. He acknowledged the value of his role in the modern game but recognized that the current circumstances made it untenable.

As Clattenburg steps down from his role, Nottingham Forest will have to navigate the remainder of the season without his expertise. The club will need to address the fallout from this resignation and find a way to move forward in their pursuit of success on the pitch.