Nottingham Forest are understood to be furious with the performance of referee Paul Tierney in Friday night’s 2-1 defeat to Newcastle United.
The Reds’ hierarchy, including owner Evangelos Marinakis, are understood to be fuming at the official’s decision not to award a free-kick against the Magpies prior to their equaliser. Forest felt there was a foul on Andre Ayew by Joe Willock in the build-up to Alexander Isak netting his first of the evening, but it went unpunished.
Steve Cooper’s side had taken the lead through Emmanuel Dennis, only to be pegged back just before the break. And just when it looked as though they would secure a point, a handball by Moussa Niakhate right at the death allowed Isak to convert from the spot for the winner.
