{"id":25108,"date":"2026-10-16T14:52:32","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T14:52:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/?p=25108"},"modified":"2026-10-16T14:52:32","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T14:52:32","slug":"breaking-news-the-union-of-proref-formerly-pgmol-professional-game-match-officials-limited-through-chief-refereeing-officer-howard-webb-and-chief-operating-officer-danielle-every-has-repo-13","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/index.php\/2026\/10\/16\/breaking-news-the-union-of-proref-formerly-pgmol-professional-game-match-officials-limited-through-chief-refereeing-officer-howard-webb-and-chief-operating-officer-danielle-every-has-repo-13\/","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING NEWS: The Union of ProRef (formerly PGMOL \u2014 Professional Game Match Officials Limited) through Chief Refereeing Officer Howard Webb and Chief Operating Officer Danielle Every has reportedly imposed the highest possible fine and a permanent ban on referee Peter Bankes following the 3\u20131 controversial match between Crystal Palace FC and Nottingham Forest FC due to significant\u2026..see more"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"a053919098f6cd216e6b44e16ee806cb\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: left; margin: 10px 10px 10px 0;\">\n<div  id='HB_Footer_Close_hbagency_space_107379'>\r\n <div id='HB_CLOSE_hbagency_space_107379'><\/div>\r\n <div id='HB_OUTER_hbagency_space_107379'>\r\n<div id='hbagency_space_107379'><\/div>\r\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>English football has been thrown into a fictional refereeing storm following claims that Professional Game Referees (Pro Ref) has imposed its toughest possible punishment on referee Peter Bankes after the controversial 3\u20131 Premier League encounter between Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest.<\/p>\n<p>The alleged decision, reportedly involving Chief Refereeing Officer Howard Webb and Chief Operating Officer Danielle Every, has sparked intense debate among supporters over accountability, fairness and the standard of officiating in English football.<\/p>\n<p>The match, played on 11 October 2026 at Selhurst Park, saw Nottingham Forest take an early lead before Crystal Palace fought back to secure a 3\u20131 victory. However, controversy surrounding Jefferson Lerma&#8217;s goal before half-time drew criticism, with questions raised about the officiating and the handling of the incident.<\/p>\n<p>According to the the proposed disciplinary action would include a record financial penalty and a permanent ban from refereeing professional football. Such a punishment would represent an extraordinary development and would raise significant questions about the standards expected of match officials.<\/p>\n<p>Supporters of Nottingham Forest would welcome a thorough review of the disputed decisions, while others would insist that any disciplinary action must follow a fair and transparent investigation.<\/p>\n<p>Howard Webb and Danielle Every have been associated with the leadership of Pro Ref, the organisation responsible for overseeing professional refereeing in England. 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