Nottingham Forest has initiated legal proceedings against Gary Neville following his comparison of the club to a “mafia gang.”

Nottingham Forest reportedly filed a lawsuit against Sky Sports due to comments made by Gary Neville following their match against Everton. Neville criticized Forest for questioning the performance of VAR referee Stuart Attwell and suggested that the club’s recently-appointed refereeing consultant, Mark Clattenburg, should resign. He described Forest’s statement as resembling a “mafia-gang” and deemed it embarrassing. Forest’s decision to take legal action raises questions about whether they believe Neville’s comments constitute defamation or another legal issue.

Nottingham Forest has reportedly sent a legal letter to Sky Sports concerning their coverage of the club’s statement and the ensuing controversy. Mark Clattenburg resigned from his position as refereeing consultant amid the turmoil. Additionally, the club faces FA charges, with Nuno Espirito Santo and Neco Williams under scrutiny for their conduct following the Everton match.

In light of Mark Clattenburg’s resignation, Gary Neville has reiterated his perspective, stating that he isn’t surprised by Clattenburg’s decision to step down. He referenced Nottingham Forest’s statement, expressing that while criticism is part of their job, calling for resignations is a serious and severe action. The Football Association has charged the club, manager, and player with improper conduct, alleging that their comments imply bias, question the integrity of match officials, and bring the game into disrepute.

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