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“Wolves Fans Left Speechless by Shock Announcement for West Ham Clash
The final international break of the 2024/25 season has just concluded, and Wolves are feeling optimistic as they approach the final stretch of the campaign.
Before the break, Vitor Pereira’s side enjoyed a significant 2-1 victory over Southampton, courtesy of a brace from Jorgen Strand Larsen.
This win proved crucial in boosting Wolves’ survival chances, moving them nine points clear of the relegation zone.
Wolves return to Premier League action on Tuesday night, hosting West Ham at Molineux. The Hammers sit just one place and eight points above them in the table, making this a vital clash for both teams.
As the game approaches, the officials have been confirmed, but one selection might raise a few eyebrows.
Tony Harrington to Referee Wolves vs West Ham
On Tuesday, April 1st (April Fools’ Day), Tony Harrington will take charge of the match, with Scott Ledger and Sian Massey-Ellis as his assistants and Stuart Attwell on VAR.
Harrington has officiated 12 previous Wolves matches, with a record of six wins, three draws, and three losses. This is a solid record, and his performance during the 2-0 Boxing Day win over Manchester United was particularly notable.
However, Harrington’s previous encounter with Wolves at Molineux has left some fans with a bitter taste.
Harrington’s Controversial Decision in April 2024
In April 2024, Wolves were controversially defeated 2-1 by West Ham at home. The game saw Pablo Sarabia give Wolves the lead from the penalty spot before West Ham mounted a second-half comeback through Lucas Paqueta and James Ward-Prowse.
In the dying moments of the game, Wolves thought they had found an equalizer when Max Kilman powered in a header past Lukasz Fabianski. Initially, Harrington awarded the goal, but after being instructed to review the play on the monitor, he overturned his decision.
Harrington disallowed Kilman’s goal, citing interference from Tawanda Chirewa, who was standing in front of Fabianski. However, replays clearly showed that Fabianski was never going to reach the ball, and Chirewa was not blocking his view in any way.
The decision sparked outrage, with Gary O’Neil calling it a “terrible” mistake, and pundits like Ian Wright were left baffled. The error ultimately cost Wolves at least a point in what could have been a crucial game.
As Wolves prepare for their showdown with West Ham on Tuesday, fans will be hoping that Harrington doesn’t repeat his previous blunder.
