Thomas Bramall should be suspended as Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest controversy takes new twist

Referee Thomas Bramall faced calls for suspension after failing to send off Issa Diop for a clear denial of a goalscoring opportunity in Ipswich's 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest.

Thomas Bramall's performance in Ipswich Town's 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest on Friday, 24 October has drawn widespread criticism after a major refereeing error in the 51st minute.

James McAtee was through on goal when he was wiped out by a sliding challenge from Issa Diop about 25 yards from goal. Bramall initially waved away any foul, but VAR intervened and called him to the pitchside monitor. After reviewing the incident, Bramall only issued a yellow card to Diop, who was the last defender and had denied a clear goalscoring opportunity — a textbook red card offence.

Former PGMOL chief Keith Hackett confirmed the decision was wrong. The article argues Bramall should be suspended for the next round of Premier League fixtures, citing precedent: when Matt Donohue and Blake Antrobus made errors, they were stood down for three matches. Because of Bramall's mistake, Nottingham Forest likely dropped points they needed, leaving them frustrated after the draw.