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title: "Liverpool fans are furious about referee appointment for Brighton clash"
canonical: "https://readliverpoolfc.com/news/liverpool-fans-are-furious-about-referee-appointment-for-brighton-clash/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Liverpool News"
published: "2021-02-02T12:00:00Z"
modified: "2021-02-02T12:00:00Z"
---

# Liverpool fans are furious about referee appointment for Brighton clash

A number of Liverpool fans have been reacting negatively to the news that Kevin Friend will [take charge](https://www.premierleague.com/news/2007398?sf242500037=1) of the Reds’ Premier League clash with Brighton.

The Merseysiders host the Seagulls on Wednesday evening, looking to continue their much-needed good form.

After a rocky period, Jurgen Klopp’s champions have recovered admirably, winning 3-1 away to both Tottenham and West Ham, despite having [injuries](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/fc-liverpool/sperrenundverletzungen/verein/31) to contend with.

Wednesday’s meeting with Brighton at Anfield is a must-win game, especially with a home clash against leaders Manchester City to come on Sunday afternoon.

It has been revealed that Friend will be the referee for the midweek action, with Simon Hooper on VAR duties.

It’s fair to say that the current crop of Premier League referees [aren’t necessarily the most popular bunch](https://elevenvselevenfootball.com/2020/07/19/why-is-the-standard-of-english-refereeing-so-poor/), so most appointments are met with trepidation.

These Liverpool fans took to Twitter to reveal their thoughts on Friend being in charge on Wednesday evening, with many not amused.

> Today was going so well Paul 🙈
>
> — Billy Campbell (@BillyCampbell\_1) [February 1, 2021](https://twitter.com/BillyCampbell_1/status/1356254650425618434?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> We've just negotiated two matches with Martin Atkinson and Jon Moss so bring it on!
>
> — David Keown (@GeoffreyChauc19) [February 1, 2021](https://twitter.com/GeoffreyChauc19/status/1356256936619102209?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Our day is really going well nicely until Kevin Friend announcement 😂😂😂been trying to cost us results but we believe. WE SHALL NOT BE MOVED 💪🙏
>
> — Ciah (@Ciah90022378) [February 1, 2021](https://twitter.com/Ciah90022378/status/1356263029030215686?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

https://twitter.com/ThePinkEcho/status/1356254508813348868?s=20

> [pic.twitter.com/zISl4vhXdf](https://t.co/zISl4vhXdf)
>
> — Adam Travers (@AdamPTravers) [February 1, 2021](https://twitter.com/AdamPTravers/status/1356257229494755331?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Very poor ref 😭
>
> — Safidimahefa (@safidimahefa) [February 1, 2021](https://twitter.com/safidimahefa/status/1356255036062494721?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Nooooooooo
>
> — kevin keshan (@liverpoolzn) [February 1, 2021](https://twitter.com/liverpoolzn/status/1356254604523163648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> 🙄
>
> — Smigger (@Smigger67) [February 1, 2021](https://twitter.com/Smigger67/status/1356254585682333700?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)