Mark Clattenburg has resigned from his role as a refereeing consultant with Nottingham Forest, saying his presence had become a "hindrance" to the club. (More Football News)
Retired Premier League referee Clattenburg – who oversaw the 2016 Champions League final and the show⛦piece game at Euro 201ꦇ6 – began the role in February.
The💃 appointment was roundly criticised but Forest – who have seen a number of debatable decisions go against them this season – said it would aid their understanding of the decision-making process and improve😼 dialogue with refereeing body Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL).
However, Clattenburg has continued to attract criticism for taking on the role, which intensified when Forest reacted to a 2-0 Premier 🅠League defeat at Everton by accusing Stuart Attwell – who was on VAR duty – of being a fan of relegation rivals Luton Town.
That came after Forest had seen three penalty appeals knocked back at Goodison Park, and Clattenburg avoided condemning Forest's 🧸statement in the aftermath of the controversy.
On Friday, Forest released a statement from Clattenburg, who defended his decision to take the job but acknoಌwledged it had create💮d unforeseen difficulties.
Clattenburg said: "It is now clear that the existence and performance of these consultancy services has caused unintended friction between No🍰ttingham Forest and other participants, to the extent that it has become more of a hindrance than help.
"It has also led to the unm🗹erited targeting of me, personally, by certain participants and pundits.
&qu♉ot;Such reactions and outcomes were not expected and are regrettable, as it is my sincere belief that there is a place for and﷽ value in such a role in the modern game."
