Nigel Owens Calls Out Unhappy Fan On Twitter Following England Game
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Nigel Owens has called out a fan on Twitter after he criticised his decision to award a penalty try to England in their win over France at Twickenham on Sunday.
The Welshman judged that winger Chris Ashton was taken out off the ball, preventing him from scoring a certain try, and after a double checking with his TMO – awarded a penalty try.
The fan said it was “another big decision wrong” from Owens, and claimed people aren’t allowed to criticise him because of who he is. Owens said “no one is above criticism” and suggested the fan “have a long look in the mirror” before criticising others.
Nigel Owens getting another big decision wrong but we can't criticise him because it's Owens???? 🤔 #wasntgoingtoscore #ENGvFRA
— David Richardson (@Davidbrich79) February 10, 2019
No one is above criticism and i certainly am not. But if your only following someone on here just to criticise them maybe you should have a long look in the mirror and start criticising yourself. Hope it doesn't crack though x
— Nigel Owens MBE (@Nigelrefowens) February 11, 2019
Owens also noticed that the fan’s timeline was filled with him having a go at referees and suggested he have at go at officiating himself to see if he can do any better. Starting with U8s tag rugby!
And your timeline seems to be constantly criticising referees. Come and referee a game yourself then you can let us all judge you then . Will start with u8s tag rugby if you can manage to keep up that is
— Nigel Owens MBE (@Nigelrefowens) February 11, 2019
