Mark Clattenburg has stepped down from his position as a referee at Nottingham Forest.

Mark Clattenburg, the former Premier League referee, has announced his resignation from his role as a referee analyst for Nottingham Forest. Clattenburg had been working for the club since February but has decided to step down due to the negative impact he believes he has had on the team. He claims to have become a “hindrance” rather than a help and has faced criticism from certain individuals and pundits.

In an official statement on Nottingham Forest’s website, Clattenburg expressed his decision to no longer provide match analysis services to the club. He stated that he had performed his duties in good faith, using his extensive experience as a match official to assist Forest in understanding the workings of VAR.

However, the existence of his consultancy services has caused unintended friction between the club and others, leading to a hindrance rather than a benefit. Clattenburg also mentioned that he has been personally targeted by certain participants and pundits, which was unexpected and regrettable. Despite this, he believes that there is value in his role in the modern game.

He expressed his gratitude to Nottingham Forest and wished them the best for the remainder of the season and the future. Clattenburg’s role came under scrutiny after Forest’s defeat to Everton in April. The club released a statement criticizing the refereeing decisions in the match, claiming they were “extremely poor.”

Forest accused the VAR, Stuart Attwell, of being a Luton fan and suggested that they were denied three penalties by referee Anthony Taylor. The club expressed their frustration and stated that they would consider their options moving forward.

Overall, Clattenburg’s resignation marks the end of his consultancy role with Nottingham Forest. The decision comes after criticism and friction surrounding his position, and he hopes that the club can continue to progress without his services.