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'Old skool tunes!' - Everton penalty villain Ashley Young ridicules Nottingham Forest outrage over refereeing decisions with cheeky Justin Timberlake reference

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<p>In the words of Justin Timberlake from his 2002 album <em>Justified</em>, Young essentially told <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/nottingham-forest-never-asked-luton-fan-stuart-atwell-taken-off-var-duty-statement/bltfcb71bfedc5b6e55" target="_self">Forest</a> to 'Cry Me a River' over their three penalty appeals that were waved away during Everton's 2-0 win in a crucial Premier League relegation 'six-pointer' at Goodison Park.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Old Skool Tunes For Today 😉😉 <a href="https://t.co/N9IU1u03SJ">pic.twitter.com/N9IU1u03SJ</a></p>— Ashley Young (@youngy18) <a href="https://twitter.com/youngy18/status/1782341398345228784?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 22, 2024</a></blockquote>
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WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Forest wanted penalties for three perceived infringements by Young, twice in the first half - an supposed foul on Giovanni Reyna and an alleged handball - and once in the second - a challenge on Callum Hudson-Odoi. None were awarded. The result was huge in the battle between them to stay out of the bottom three, with 16th place Everton pulling four points clear of relegation as a result of their win, leaving 17th place Forest only one point safe. After the game, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/var-luton-fan-nottingham-forest-extraordinary-statement-three-penalty-shouts-denied-premier-league-defeat-everton/bltbc5231c8bb298dcd#cs22c2b2c69fc83a1b" target="_self">Forest shockingly questioned the integrity of VAR Stuart Attwell </a>by highlighting their disdain at him being an apparent fan of relegation rivals Luton. Yet it has come to light there was <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/nottingham-forest-never-asked-luton-fan-stuart-atwell-taken-off-var-duty-statement/bltfcb71bfedc5b6e55#csbcbbf6e84de8e946" target="_self">never a formal complaint or request</a> from Forest to change Attwell before the game kicked off.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>The aggrieved club <a href="https://twitter.com/NFFC/status/1782414798350643229" target="_blank">released another statement</a> on Monday morning about the penalties they felt they should have had: "Nottingham Forest has today submitted a formal request to the PGMOL to release into the public domain the audio recordings between officials during yesterday's match against Everton at Goodison Park. The club has requested this be shared for three key match incidents - Ashley Young's challenge on Giovanni Reyna (24th minute), Ashley Young's handball (44th minute) and Ashley Young’' challenge on Callum Hudson-Odoi (56th minute). We firmly advocate for the broader football community and supporters to have access to the audio and transcript for full transparency, ensuring the integrity of our sport is upheld."</p>

WHAT NOTTINGHAM FOREST SAID

<p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/team/everton/ehd2iemqmschhj2ec0vayztzz" target="_self">Everton</a> took a huge step towards Premier League survival and have their destiny in their own hands as they face Liverpool, Brentford and Luton in their next three games. The same just about remains true of Forest as they prepare for more difficult matches against Manchester City and Chelsea either side of visiting Sheffield United, but their position is much more precarious.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR EVERTON AND FOREST?

'Old skool tunes!' - Everton penalty villain Ashley Young ridicules Nottingham Forest outrage over refereeing decisions with cheeky Justin Timberlake reference | Goal.com

Ashley Young posted an image of a vintage Justin Timberlake record to poke fun at Nottingham Forest following Sunday&apos;s Premier League meeting.

&apos;Old skool tunes!&apos; - Everton penalty villain Ashley Young ridicules Nottingham Forest outrage over refereeing decisions with cheeky Justin Timberlake reference