Remember this? Martin Atkinson doesn’t, after he missed his challenge against former Reds striker Luis Suarez…
Liverpool fans have reacted angrily to the news that Martin Atkinson has been appointed as the referee for our crucial Premier League clash against Manchester United on Sunday.
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The official does not enjoy the best of reputations among the Anfield faithful, having failed to award Everton forward Kevin Mirallas with even a yellow card, after this challenge against former Reds striker Luis Suarez:
Here’s how Twitter reacted to the news…
Martin Atkinson who Reffed the last meeting with Man U gets this Sundays game. Hopefully he’s learned the offside rule or brings S Massey.
— Through-The-Storm (@Through_Storm) March 17, 2015
“@ViktorFagerLFC: Martin Atkinson will referee #LFC – #ManUnited on Sunday.” pic.twitter.com/CKhes3eKE7
— Barry O’Sullivan (@BarryOsully) March 16, 2015
#LFC yet to win when Martin Atkinson has refereed us this season. 1 – 1 v Everton at home, and the 3 – 0 loss at Man U
— LFCZA (@LFCZA) March 16, 2015
Martin Atkinson ref for LFC game. Not the greatest in #MUFC games but we have to build on yesterdays performance, not worry about the ref
— Le Roi (@apcmtb) March 16, 2015
Martin Atkinson needs a rest after his incompetent refereeing of Chelseas draw with Burnley, says Keith Hackett.
— Bill Murray (@rKaynSeabrooke) March 18, 2015
@timlovejoy If Martin Atkinson was refereeing, no way would they get five pens each.
— Glen Maney (@Glen_Maney) March 17, 2015
Why martin atkinson ref for this sunday’s class between LIV AND MANU ??uarghhhh looking forward #YNWA
— SUPERDASH :D ™ϟ (@Dhar_SHINee) March 17, 2015
Not happy about this! The man is inconsistent. “Martin Atkinson to officiate Liverpool vs Man. Utd match.” #LFC #EPL #YNWA #JFT96 #referee
— Babatunde Koiki (@reddcarnivore) March 17, 2015