The FA could unleash MAJOR consequences on Nicolas Jackson after a bombshell unseen camera angle surfaced from the Nottingham Forest fracas, leaving fans in disbelief! Dermot Gallagher weighs in with his shocking verdict—will Jackson face the BRUTAL punishment he deserves?
Ex-Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher revealed that VAR couldn’t intervene in the clash involving Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson because the crucial footage wasn’t available during the match. Following the intense 1-1 draw—where Nuno Espirito Santo’s team was already down to 10 men after James Ward-Prowse received a second yellow for handling the ball—the Football Association may still take action now that this new angle has come to light. Will Jackson face a surprise reckoning? Fans are left on the edge of their seats!
The dramatic skirmish erupted in the dying minutes of Sunday’s clash against Nottingham Forest when Neco Williams pushed Marc Cucurella near the Chelsea bench. Referee Chris Kavanagh handed out three yellow cards: one to Williams, another to Cucurella, and a third to Levi Colwill for their roles in the fracas. However, a newly surfaced camera angle later revealed a heated face-off between Jackson and Forest’s Brazilian defender Morato. Will this shocking revelation lead to further action against Jackson? Fans are buzzing with anticipation!
Speaking with Sky Sports, Gallagher clarified that the alternate viewpoint of the controversial incident wasn’t available to the Video Assistant Referees at the time, which is why the FA may now be compelled to address the situation. He also explained why referees often steer clear of such chaotic bust-ups: “If you get in the middle of it, you have two problems: you’re at risk of being struck yourself, and if a player strikes you, he has a problem.” He added, “It might be accidental, but that won’t exonerate it. Secondly, you can identify who the aggressors are and who the peacemakers are. There’s a lot of mileage in standing back and picking out what you can.” With Gallagher’s insights, fans are left wondering how this will impact the ongoing scrutiny of the situation!
This aligns with the notion that once the on-field officials have dealt with the situation, the FA can then step in. Gallagher noted, “This angle of Jackson wasn’t shown; I was watching what the VAR was watching, and there’s an argument that the VAR didn’t check it because they couldn’t see it. Now that this new angle has emerged, it’s up to the FA to decide what action to take.” With the FA’s next move hanging in the balance, fans are left speculating about the potential consequences for Jackson!