Everton vs Newcastle United ref watch: Three decisions Craig Pawson got wrong
Craig Pawson saw his decisions go somewhat under the radar as Newcastle United romped home with a 4-1 win over Everton.
Tim Iroegbunam’s half-time substitution summed up the Toffees’ evening at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday, 29 November, with Malick Thiaw, Lewis Miley, and Nick Woltemade all on target.
After Everton beat Man United, confidence would have been high, especially given they achieved the feat with 10 players, but the Magpies finally sealed a victory away from home.
It was a frustrating night all around for the Toffees, even with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall grabbing one goal back, and these decisions from the referee will have done very little to lift spirits on Merseyside.
Everton explode over obvious throw-in dispute
During the first 45 minutes, the Toffees thought they had won a throw-in in Newcastle’s half, preparing to get the game flowing again, before the assistant referee changed his mind.
It was pretty clear that Jack Grealish had done enough to hit the ball off his opponent, with everyone lining up for an Everton ball, but Moyes was sent into a rage after Pawson allowed for the change in decision.
Grealish might have been fortunate to avoid a booking for his reaction, but given the situation, the home side had every right to be frustrated, especially after going a goal behind.
Dan Burn dissent/no Newcastle foul
Just before the half-time break, the Toffees won a corner, and Dan Burn was extremely displeased with the decision, to say the least.
The defender, who had a spectacular game on Merseyside, was adamant that the last touch had come off an Everton player, making his feelings known to Pawson.
He was absolutely furious, laying into the referee as the Magpies prepared for the incoming corner, but despite strong dissent, Pawson kept his cards in his pocket. What message does that send?
Harvey Barnes avoids a blatant sanction
Moments before Newcastle’s fourth goal, Pawson blew his whistle for a clear pull-back from Harvey Barnes, as the Toffees were on the attack, and the winger likely expected a punishment.
However, as he walked away, once again, the referee kept his cards in his pocket, choosing not to sanction the player. Yet again, what standards are the referees setting if this isn’t punished?