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‘For crying out loud’ – Gabby Agbonlahor posts furious letter to PGMOL after Aston Villa saga
Gabby Agbonlahor has joined Aston Villa in writing to the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL). His former club were controversially denied an opener by referee Thomas Bramall against Manchester United on Sunday. Villa were left furious with Bramall’s controversial decision to disallow a goalAFP via Getty AFPUnai Emery’s side missed out on the Champions League after their final day defeat[/caption] Morgan Rogers’ strike was disallowed after he had dispossessed goalkeeper Altay Bayindir. However, as Bramall had blown his whistle before the ball had crossed the line, VAR could not review the decision. United went on to claim a 2-0 victory thanks to goals from Amad Diallo and Christian Eriksen. Meanwhile, Villa missed out on Champions League football as they finished sixth behind Newcastle on goal difference. Following the match, the club confirmed they had launched a complaint to the PGMOL over the referee selection process for their final day clash. Agbonlahor has also penned his own letter to the officiating body in response to the decision. The former Villa striker revealed his message to chief refereeing officer Howard Webb on Breakfast. His letter read: “For the attention of the PGMOL and Howard Webb. Not only have you cost Aston Villa £100million, you have cost us in our battle with PSR. The same battle that we have every season. “You have also destroyed Aston Villa’s chance to play Champions League football again. Which would attract bigger talent and help us keep our better players. “Can I ask Howard why your assistant referees let players play on before they raise their flag but your referees do not let play go on before they blow their whistle? talkSPORTAgbonlahor has written a letter to the PGMOL in response to the decision[/caption] “What are the officials being taught Howard? Can we not go abroad to bring in better officials as this is not an isolated incident? “The Premier League is the biggest league in the world with the best coaches, best managers and best players from across the world. “So my question to you Howard is why do we not have the best officials from across the world and instead continue to only use those from the UK? “For crying out loud Howard please use ex-players for VAR decisions next season. “Finally do not, I repeat, do not reply with a pathetic apology. Yours sincerely Gabriel Agbonlahor.” Villa’s defeat at Old Trafford means they will compete in the Europa League next season. Unai Emery’s side will enter at the league phase alongside FA Cup winners Crystal Palace. It will be the club’s third consecutive European campaign after appearing in the Conference League and Champions League in the previous two seasons.
Gabby Agbonlahor has joined Aston Villa in writing to the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL).
His former club were controversially denied an opener by referee Thomas Bramall against Manchester United on Sunday.
Morgan Rogers’ strike was disallowed after he had dispossessed goalkeeper Altay Bayindir.
However, as Bramall had blown his whistle before the ball had crossed the line, VAR could not review the decision.
United went on to claim a 2-0 victory thanks to goals from Amad Diallo and Christian Eriksen.
Meanwhile, Villa missed out on Champions League football as they finished sixth behind Newcastle on goal difference.
Following the match, the club confirmed they had launched a complaint to the PGMOL over the referee selection process for their final day clash.
Agbonlahor has also penned his own letter to the officiating body in response to the decision.
The former Villa striker revealed his message to chief refereeing officer Howard Webb on Breakfast.
His letter read: “For the attention of the PGMOL and Howard Webb. Not only have you cost Aston Villa £100million, you have cost us in our battle with PSR. The same battle that we have every season.
“You have also destroyed Aston Villa’s chance to play Champions League football again. Which would attract bigger talent and help us keep our better players.
“Can I ask Howard why your assistant referees let players play on before they raise their flag but your referees do not let play go on before they blow their whistle?
“What are the officials being taught Howard? Can we not go abroad to bring in better officials as this is not an isolated incident?
“The Premier League is the biggest league in the world with the best coaches, best managers and best players from across the world.
“So my question to you Howard is why do we not have the best officials from across the world and instead continue to only use those from the UK?
“For crying out loud Howard please use ex-players for VAR decisions next season.
“Finally do not, I repeat, do not reply with a pathetic apology. Yours sincerely Gabriel Agbonlahor.”
Villa’s defeat at Old Trafford means they will compete in the Europa League next season.
Unai Emery’s side will enter at the league phase alongside FA Cup winners Crystal Palace.
It will be the club’s third consecutive European campaign after appearing in the Conference League and Champions League in the previous two seasons.
