Ex-PGMOL chief: FA to send letter to Sean Dyche for what he did after Nottm Forest loss vs Man City
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Credit: Imago Sat 27 December 2025 17:00, UK Sean Dyche and Nottingham Forest will be hearing from the Football Association following the manager’s comments against Man City.That is according to former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA referee, Keith Hackett, who exclusively told Football Insider that the former Everton manager will be asked for his observations before being charged.This comes after referee Rob Jones made a number of controversial calls at the City Ground on Saturday, 27 December, such as Ruben Dias not being sent off and City’s winner being allowed to stand.Hackett has been critical of Jones earlier this season, suggesting that Howard Webb should suspend him for some of his mistakes, but he continues to officiate in the Premier League in 2025-26.Being quizzed after full-time, Dyche hit out at the refereeing performance, labelling it “unacceptable”, feeling that the Tricky Trees had been treated unfairly by an official too scared to challenge City.Sean Dyche to be charged for ‘avoidable’ comments about Rob JonesSpeaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former referee said: “Sean Dyche is not one for publicly ranting about the referee’s performance, and will no doubt be asked for his observations by the football authorities. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES “In these situations, when managers are unhappy and have a microphone pushed in front of them, they will vent their frustrations.
“It is avoidable, given that thirty minutes after the game, the manager can knock on the referee’s dressing room to seek clarification on the incidents that have given him cause for concern.“There is also a match delegate in attendance. Here, again, the manager can express his concerns.
Mr Dyche can expect a letter from the Football Association, asking for his observations before he is charged.”What was the referee accused of getting wrong vs Man City?Already on a yellow card, Dias’ foul on Igor Jesus early in the second half was highly contentious, with Forest being halted in a very promising attack, but there were loads of small incidents as well.Nico Gonzalez has been filling in for Rodri, but the Spaniard struggled in some parts of the game, launching into challenges throughout the first half to stop the Reds in their tracks.Jones could have easily issued a yellow card to the midfielder, with the same going for Josko Gvardiol, but he kept his cards in his pocket before infuriating the home supporters with a booking for Elliot Anderson.Then, in the 83rd minute, Rayan Cherki netted the winner. However, replays showed a clear tussle between Morgan Gibbs-White and Nico O’Reilly on the goal line, but nothing was given.