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Premier League referee Michael Oliver will resume officiating duties this weekend despite being the target of threats and abuse.Oliver, his partner and their young child were targeted by online trolls leading to a police investigation.
“No official should be subject to any form of abuse, let alone the abhorrent attacks aimed at Michael and his family over the past 24 hours.“We are supporting Michael, and all those affected, and are determined to tackle this unacceptable behaviour. Sadly, this is not the first time a match official has been forced to deal with threats in recent times.
His inclusion in two upcoming key Premier League fixtures suggests PGMOL are satisfied that Oliver is ready to resume his duties despite the enhanced spotlight on him.Lewis-Skelly was given his marching orders for a professional foul on Wolves’ Matt Doherty during the first half. Oliver’s decision caused him to come under scrutiny from fans and pundits with some referring to the decision as among the worst they have seen., who agreed with his decision to brandish a red card, whilst describing the outrage aimed at the referee as ‘ridiculous’.“You can make a decision where you think it’s the right or wrong decision but the outrage and outpouring of absolute grief – and that’s what it is, grief in the football world is preposterous.
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