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'That cannot happen at this level': Angry Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper demands referee review after decisions cost his side in frustrating 2-2 draw with Everton

Steve Cooper called for referee chiefs to examine the decisions made by John Brooks after suggesting the official had fallen short of the Premier League standard in the draw with Everton.

The Nottingham Forest boss was furious that the away side were not penalised for a foul just before the free-kick that led to their second goal, and similarly aghast that advantage was not played in the second half when Brennan Johnson was clean through.

‘The referee has had too much involvement,’ said Cooper, who was keen to speak to Brooks after completing his media duties.