English soccer’s match officials body says police are investigating “abhorrent attacks” aimed at Premier League referee Michael Oliver and his family.
Oliver was subjected to ‘abhorrent abuse’ after a controversial dismissal of Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly, a red card that has now been overturned
Arsenal hit with FA charge for red card row with Michael Oliver - Gunners players were left incensed after Myles Lewis-Skelly was sent off against Wolves
Michael Oliver will referee a Premier League fixture at the weekend amid a PGMOL investigation into abuse he received following a decision made during Arsenal's 1-0 win over Wolves. Last weekend, Oliver made the controversial decision to send off Myles Lewis-Skelly after the Arsenal defender fouled Matt Doherty.
Michael Oliver has been embroiled in controversy since showing Myles Lewis-Skelly a red card following his challenge on Matt Doherty in Arsenal's 1-0 win over Wolves
Arsenal defender Myles Lewis-Skelly was shown a controversial red card during the Gunners' 1-0 win against Wolves on Saturday, leading to fierce criticism of referee Michael Oliver
Premier League referee Michael Oliver will resume officiating duties this weekend despite being the target of threats and abuse. Oliver was thrust into the limelight following his controversial
But there was a time when becoming a professional footballer was on the cards for Oliver. Back in 2019, he spoke to Darlington College, via SportBible, to explain his reasoning behind becoming an official, while identifying two clubs in England that he played for at junior level.
Police have been called in over death threats aimed at Premier League referee Michael Oliver after his controversial red card for Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly.
Police are investigating threats and abuse against referee Michael Oliver after his decision to show a red card to Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly during Saturday's win at Wolverhampton Wanderers, referees' body,
Oliver sent off Myles Lewis-Skelly during the Gunners’ Premier League match versus Wolves for “serious foul play”