The PGMOL, the body that oversees officiating in English soccer, says it is “appalled” by the “threats and abuse” aimed at referee Michael Oliver after his controversial decision to show a red card to an Arsenal player on Saturday.

I don’t see how Michael Oliver can take charge of another Arsenal game. Certainly for a fair while anyway.We’ve seen it happen with some referees in the past when their chequered history with

But there was a time when becoming a professional footballer was on the cards for Oliver. Back in 2019, he spoke to Darlington College, via SportBible, to explain his reasoning behind becoming an official, while identifying two clubs in England that he played for at junior level.