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“He should be off the pitch, that’s ‘rugby tackle’ Leeds deserves a PENALTY award”- Stuart Atwell told he made a major error in Leeds United vs Sunderland
There was significant discussion about the referee’s performance in Leeds United’s 2-1 victory over Sunderland.
In this highly anticipated match, Leeds emerged with a 2-1 win, but Stuart Atwell had a rough night that will surely not be forgotten by Whites fans.
Initially, it was announced that Craig Pawson would be the referee for the match, which sparked controversy due to his allegiance to Sheffield United.
However, Atwell was brought in as a last-minute replacement for Pawson, but his performance on the night seemed to favor the Blades, leaving many questioning his decisions.
A key moment came in the 50th minute when Atwell made a glaring mistake, which frustrated Leeds fans.
Stuart Atwell told he made a major error in Leeds United vs Sunderland
Atwell made a major error when he chose not to award Leeds a penalty after Sunderland’s Dennis Cirkin appeared to pull Ao Tanaka to the ground, sparking outrage from the crowd.
Graham Smyth described it as a “rugby tackle,” which perfectly encapsulated the questionable nature of Atwell’s officiating.
BBC Radio Leeds commentator Adam Pope felt that Cirkin should have faced more serious consequences. “For me, he should be off now,” Pope said. “He’s only done that challenge because he knows he’s got one in the bag.”
Although Atwell’s decision didn’t ultimately affect the outcome, it remains a controversial moment and one that will be remembered as a questionable call.
