Former West Ham director Angus Kinnear hit the news earlier this week following speculation that he could be set to return to London Stadium to replace Karren Brady. Kinnear, of course, is now in place as an executive at Everton, who, it seems, have little interest in letting him go—a decision that would please most Hammers fans. After all, it was the very same man who was responsible for changing the West Ham badge from a castle to its current form and rebranding with the name London on the crest.
Kinnear fumes over Fernandes handball decision
He is not too happy with his new employer’s defeat in East London yesterday, particularly a decision which centred around the handball involving Mateus Fernandes. Everton’s CEO will contact the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) and demand answers as to why the Hammers midfielder was not penalised—a decision which would likely have swung the game in favour of a victory for Everton.
Refereeing consistency under scrutiny again
Kinnear is said to be extremely concerned regarding the consistency of refereeing in the Premier League following the penalty not awarded during the 2-1 defeat against West Ham United.
Personally, I don’t blame him. I’d have been furious had that decision been given against us. But on the plus side, people can rest easy—because judging by Kinnear’s frustration, it would appear he is not set to return to West Ham any time soon.