Tim Sherwood couldn’t hide his disbelief after Myles Lewis-Skelly, a promising young player for Arsenal, was shown a straight red card during a match against Wolves.
The 18-year-old midfielder was dismissed by referee Michael Oliver for a challenge on Wolves defender Matt Doherty.
The incident occurred late in the first half at Molineux, just two minutes before the halftime whistle.
The Incident That Left Fans Stunned
The red card decision came as a shock to both players and fans alike.
Lewis-Skelly’s tackle on Doherty didn’t appear to warrant such a harsh punishment, especially in a game where many felt more aggressive fouls had gone unpunished.
The dismissal came at a critical moment in the match, and Arsenal’s manager made a substitution for the second half, bringing on Riccardo Calafiori in place of Ethan Nwaneri.
Sherwood’s Outspoken Opinion
Former Tottenham Hotspur player and manager Tim Sherwood was particularly vocal about the decision, expressing his disbelief on Sky Sports Soccer Saturday.
“I am still reeling from it,” he said, visibly shocked.
“I can’t believe Michael Oliver has sent him off!” His reaction was echoed by many fans on social media, with some even labeling the decision as “outrageous.”
One fan wrote: “I’ve never seen a red card like the one Lewis-Skelly just got.
That is outrageous,” while another joked: “When Tim Sherwood says it’s a yellow at most, you know it’s a bad decision.”
Piers Morgan and Fans Share Their Frustration
Even media personalities like Piers Morgan weighed in, calling the decision “ridiculous” and expressing frustration over what they saw as an unjust decision.
Morgan tweeted, “FFS… another absolutely ridiculous red card.
Lewis-Skelly sent off for a trip, just a nonsense decision.”
Fans on social media were quick to voice their displeasure, with one writing: “Red card for Lewis-Skelly.
Sent him off just outside the Wolves box.
That is ridiculous!” Another fan described the decision as “wild,” commenting that they see worse tackles in nearly every match, yet those often go unpunished.
The Growing Anger Over Refereeing Decisions
As the outrage continued to pour in, more fans expressed their disbelief at Michael Oliver’s decision-making.
One frustrated supporter wrote: “Michael Oliver, you’ve gone your usual way again.
How was that a red card on Lewis-Skelly? Such an inconsistent/incompetent referee. Terrible!”
Others couldn’t believe the severity of the decision, saying things like: “Unbelievable decision to send off Lewis-Skelly.
No football fan considers that a red card. Not in a million years.”
As the debate continues, it’s clear that the red card for Myles Lewis-Skelly has left a lasting impression, with many questioning the fairness and consistency of refereeing decisions in top-flight football.
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