FA outraged at Nottingham Forest's Marinakis appeal decision

In England, following a match between Nottingham Forest and Fulham, Forest's owner, Evangelos Marinakis, was found guilty by an independent commission of showing disdain towards match officials. His actions involved allegedly spitting towards the officials in the tunnel after Fulham secured a 1-0 victory. The commission deemed his defense inadequate, asserting that it represented a 'disrespectful and disgusting display of contempt'. As a result, Marinakis received a five-match stadium ban, which Nottingham Forest immediately appealed. This incident follows a recent fine imposed on the club for suggesting bias against match officials, which highlights ongoing tensions between the club and officiating bodies. Given the severity of Marinakis's actions, the call for the appeal to uphold the ban with a potentially greater punishment reflects the growing concerns about player and official respect in the sport.