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Everton Star Escapes Red Card After Forest Complaint
9 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Nottingham Forest complained to PGMOL about Tarkowski's challenge.
- The incident occurred off-the-ball in the 11th minute of the match.
- VAR decided the challenge met violent conduct criteria but not red card worthy.
Nottingham Forest has lodged a formal complaint with the Professional Footballers' League (PGMOL) concerning an incident involving Everton's James Tarkowski. Forest officials argue that Tarkowski should have been sent off for a challenge on Dan Ndoye, which occurred off the ball.
The incident took place in the 11th minute of the match, with the score at 1-0 before Forest ultimately lost 3-0. The on-field referee did not penalize Tarkowski, and the VAR official, James Bell, determined that while the conduct was violent, it did not meet the threshold for a red card, preventing intervention.
Forest manager Sean Dyche expressed his astonishment at Tarkowski avoiding any card, stating that such challenges often result in suspensions. The PGMOL has declined to comment on the confidential communication with the club, leaving the controversy unresolved.
