Michael Oliver played for two clubs in the Premier League at youth level before becoming a referee, he has revealed.
Keith Hackett directed criticism to Howard Webb after Myles Lewis Skelly's controversial red card for Arsenal against Wolves was overturned.
Newcastle United fan Michael Oliver's integrity has been defended after the referee sent off Arsenal defender Myles Lewis-Skelly
Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly has avoided a three-match ban after the club successfully appealed against his red card by Michael Oliver in the win at Wolves.
Myles Lewis-Skelly was given his marching orders towards the end of the first half at Wolves (Picture: Getty) Former PGMOL boss Keith Hackett says Michael Oliver should request no
Mikel Arteta has called on all football fans to end their campaigns of hate after controversial referee Michael Oliver received death threats.Oliver received online abuse after sending off Arsenal
Arsenal saw Myles Lewis-Skelly shown a red card away at Wolves but Mikel Arteta's side were still able to recover and claim all three points against Vitor Pereira's men
The truth is of course, that Michael Oliver is guilty of only one thing. He is guilty of being an honest and very transparent referee who has integrity.
The Premier League official played for two Premier League clubs - one now former - before going down the route of becoming a referee.