Former top referee rules on this controversial Newcastle v Nottingham Forest incident | OneFootball

Dermot Gallagher reviews controversial decisions in the Premier League after each round of games, on behalf of Sky Sports.

The former top referee has now given his calls on this incident in the Newcastle v Nottingham Forest match.

Dermot Gallagher looking at what happened during a big moment in this very eventful game at St James’ Park

A seven goal ‘thriller’ that ended up Newcastle 4 Nottingham Forest 3.

Newcastle were awarded a penalty for handball by Ola Aina. Jarred Gillett said no but VAR Peter Bankes sent him to the screen and he gave it.

“The guidance is, arm shoulder height or above? Which it is.

“Bear in mind he’s jumping as well.

“And secondly it does block the cross.

“I think under the directives, that is a penalty.”

Newcastle 4 Nottingham Forest 3 – Sunday 23 February 2025 2pm

(Stats via BBC Sport)

Goals:

Newcastle United:

Miley 23, Murphy 25, Isak 33 pen, 34

Forest:

Hudson-Odoi 6, Milenkovic 63, Yates 90

Possession was Newcastle 57% Forest 43%

Total shots were Newcastle 13 Forest 17

Shots on target were Newcastle 5 Forest 5

Corners were Newcastle 7 Forest 6

Touches in the box Newcastle 34 Forest 26

(Match Report – This was huge – Newcastle 4 Nottingham Forest 3 – Read HERE)

(Newcastle 4 Nottingham Forest 3 – Match ratings and comments on all Newcastle United players – Read HERE)

(Newcastle 4 Nottingham Forest 3 – Instant Newcastle United fan/writer reaction – Read HERE)

(We love our 4-3s! Newcastle 4 Nottingham Forest 3 – Read HERE)

Newcastle team v Forest:

Pope, Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall, Bruno, Miley, Willock (Tonali 70), Gordon, Isak (Wilson 87), Murphy (Barnes 70)

Subs:

Dubravka, Longstaff, Krafth, Targett, Osula, Trippier

Newcastle United upcoming matches:

Wednesday 26 February – Liverpool v Newcastle (8.15pm) TNT Sports

Sunday 1 March –  Newcastle v Brighton (1.45pm) FA Cup fifth round – ITV1