Former referees chief calls on FA to review Anthony Gordon incident after Liverpool clash

A former head of English refereeing has urged the Football Association to reconsider the on-field decision involving Anthony Gordon following Newcastle’s clash with Liverpool, suggesting the winger could still face disciplinary action.

The controversy centres on a challenge made by Gordon during the match, which many observers felt warranted stronger punishment than the yellow card he received.

Replays of the incident have since fuelled debate over whether the tackle crossed the line into dangerous play.
Speaking on the situation, the ex-referees boss argued that the FA should examine the incident more closely, questioning whether match officials fully assessed the severity of the challenge at the time. He noted that if the action is deemed to involve excessive force, retrospective punishment could be considered.

While such interventions are uncommon, they are not unprecedented, and the case has once again highlighted concerns about refereeing consistency and the use of VAR in the Premier League.

With pressure mounting from fans and pundits alike, attention now turns to the FA and whether they will take further steps over the incident involving Gordon.