Supporters of Newcastle United have fumed following an announcement from the club regarding the refereeing appointment for their clash with Manchester United.
On Tuesday afternoon, the Toon tweeted the link to a post on their website which revealed that Craig Pawson would be refereeing the match at St. James’ Park (per Newcastle United).
The post on the club’s website went on to explain that Lee Mason would be in charge of VAR for the visit of the Red Devils.
Pawson has managed four matches so far this season across the Premier League, Europa League and the Championship.
So, what did these Newcastle fans think of the referee appointment?
?? Craig Pawson will referee #NEWMUN on Saturday evening.
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) October 13, 2020
He’s afulll
— Robbie Clark (@_robbie_clark1) October 13, 2020
Penalty to Man United
— Tino’s Best Mate (@TBM_33) October 13, 2020
In recent days, discussion surrounding ‘Project Big Picture’ has been swirling around the media as some groups are looking to ‘shake-up’ English football (per BBC).
The plan has been put together by Liverpool and Manchester United and it suggests ideas such as cutting the Premier League to an 18-team league, with the EFL Cup and Community Shield being abolished.
This led to another reason for Newcastle supporters to air their discontent.
This referee was approved by Liverpool and Manchester United ?
— IanBurns (@ll370) October 13, 2020
Will Man United be making the decisions
— Liam (@LiamNUFC98) October 13, 2020
That’s a loss then
— Brad (@bradley_bs) October 13, 2020
Will he have Ed Woodward in his ear piece making all the decisions? ? https://t.co/dtdH6Cka03
— Newcastle Toons (@NewcastleToons) October 13, 2020
The referee for NUFC vs MUFC has been decided…….
By a panel made up of reps from the “Big 6”
Expect a penalty or 2 to Man Utd. https://t.co/yOjPOftH1k
— Rob Staples (@DisturbedLilBoy) October 13, 2020
Another recent story which has led to widespread frustration is the plans to make some Premier League matches pay-per-view for £14.95 (per The Mirror), this was a further source of Toon supporters’ frustration.
What will the result of the clash with Manchester United be?
Newcastle win
Draw
Man United win
Will it cost him £15 to ref it?
— Andy (@andytoon24) October 13, 2020
— ?Spooky Browno ? (@BrownoBrowno) October 13, 2020
As can be seen in these responses from Toon fans, supporters fumed over several issues following the club’s announcement regarding Pawson’s appointment.