The possible appointment of Anthony Taylor to officiate Chelsea match with Brighton caused mixed reactions.
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As Chelsea gets ready for their upcoming match against Brighton, the possible appointment of Anthony Taylor as the referee has caused a stir among fans.
A keen Chelsea supporter, Hassan™, sparked the conversation with a tweet stating:
Antony Taylor will be in charge of Chelsea against Brighton at Stamford Bridge next weekend 😂😂😂.
This revelation quickly led to mixed reactions from fans.
A Firestorm of Opinions
The news has divided Chelsea supporters like never before. Many took to Twitter to express their disbelief and concern about Taylor’s officiating.
One Chelsea supporter chimed in, questioning, “Bro, is this not on purpose at this point?” reflecting the frustration shared by many who feel targeted by the referee’s previous decisions.
Some questioned the decision, suggesting it felt intentional, while others joked that the match could see a lot of yellow cards, showing their skepticism about Taylor’s past performances.
Despite the worry, a few fans remain confident of victory regardless of who officiate the match.
The Shadow of Past Controversies
Tension looms as memories of the Bournemouth match come back.
Taylor’s officiating during that game was chaotic, where he handed out a Premier League record of 14 yellow cards, raising eyebrows among supporters.
As a result, he was relegated to the fourth official role for the week 5 match.
Fans are concerned that if Taylor officiates with that same level of control, the Brighton match could quickly become another messy affair. Many supporters feel they might need to play twice as hard to overcome any mistakes he might make.
Tactical Concerns
Adding to the worry is the chance that Taylor’s officiating could affect the game’s flow. Given Brighton’s aggressive style, fans are anxious that his calls could lead to many cards or controversial fouls.
This concern highlights the impact Taylor’s decisions could have on the match’s outcome.
Social Media Frenzy
The reaction on social media has been lively, with fans flooding platforms with memes, predictions, and discussions.
As the match day approaches, the potential involvement of Anthony Taylor stirred up excitement among Chelsea fans.
However, it has now been confirmed that Peter Bankes will referee the game. This shows how passionately fans can react to news about officiating.