Liverpool fans would not be pleased with the official announcement of Paul Tierney officiating the game against Chelsea on January 31 at Anfield.
Liverpool would be set to welcome many players back from injury ahead of their next Premier League clash. The PL website confirmed the appointments of match officials for the next round of fixtures.
The man to officiate the Liverpool-Chelsea game at Anfield would be Paul Tierney.
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Moreover, Andy Madley, who took charge of the win at Bournemouth on Sunday, is the fourth official, with John Brooks on VAR.
They would be assisted by Sian Massey-Ellis and James Mainwaring, Scott Ledger will be the assistant referees running either touchline.
Liverpool Fans Unhappy Over Appointment of Paul Tierney
The Reds have quite a bit of history over the past two or three seasons with Tierney. The official denied a clear penalty to Jota against Tottenham in December 2021.
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Moreover, Harry Kane was not shown a red for an over-the-top lunge at Andy Robertson, who was sent off in another incident.
Meanwhile, Olivier Skipp was given nothing for a nasty challenge on Luis Diaz. The winger had just returned from a 6-month injury during their clash in April 2023.
Additionally, Cody Gakpo and Harvey Elliot’s goals were disallowed during the Burnley game last month. Moreover, Darwin Nunez was harshly adjudged to have fouled Charlie Taylor in the build-up.
Lastly, last Sunday against Bournemouth, Tierney was on the VAR. The official failed to intervene for a dangerous Kluivert lunge on Diaz.
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The Liverpool boss has been harsh with his words while discussing about Paul Tierney. Although it is a thankless job, the officials need to realise the high stakes of the Premier League.
With all these in mind, Liverpool fans would be hoping the officiating in the Chelsea game would see no hiccups.
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