Mark Clattenburg has sensationally quit his role as referee analyst to the Nottingham Forest board.
The former Premier League referee admits his position had become ‘more hindrance than help’ to the Midlands club.
Clattenburg took up the position in February and was tasked with helping players and club staff understand the VAR process in greater detail.
But the role has seen him become embroiled in controversy after key decisions went against the team, most recently in last month’s 2-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest.
In a statement released on Friday Clattenburg said: “This is to announce that I will no longer be providing match analysis services to Nottingham Forest Football Club. Since February this year, I have been proud to have done so under a consultancy agreement between NFFC and Referee Consultant Ltd.
“I performed my services under the consultancy agreement in good faith, to the best of my abilities and in the hope of using my extensive experience as a match official to help NFFC understand how decisions in relation to key match incidents are made amid the workings of VAR.
“However, it is now clear that the existence and performance of these consultancy services has caused unintended friction between NFFC and other participants, to the extent that it has become more of a hindrance than help to NFFC.
“It has also led to the unmerited targeting of me, personally, by certain participants and pundits. Such reactions and outcome was not expected and is regrettable, as it is my sincere belief that there is a place for and value in such a role in the modern game.
“I am grateful to NFFC and wish them all the best during the remainder of the season and in the future. It’s been an honour.”
Clattenburg found himself in a precarious position when Forest hit out at the officiating in their clash at relegation rivals Everton.
He had spoken to PGMOL chief Howard Webb about the appointment of Stuart Atwell on VAR duty despite him being a Luton Town fan.
Forest claim they were denied three penalties and Atwell did not direct match referee Anthony Taylor to the pitchside monitors.
Clattenburg admits his role became more of a hindrance to him and the club[/caption]
Webb admitted this week that one of the three incidents should have resulted in a penalty kick.