Gabby Agbonlahor found himself in a state of disbelief during a live talkSPORT segment when a late Max Kilman goal for Wolves was disallowed, leading to West Ham’s 2-1 victory at the London Stadium on April 6.

Despite his allegiance to Aston Villa, Agbonlahor criticized the decision passionately, asserting that even the staunchest Wolves detractors would agree that the goal should have stood. He expressed sympathy for Wolves, suggesting that they have been on the receiving end of numerous unfair refereeing decisions lately, much to the detriment of their point tally.

In a heated exchange on talkSPORT, Agbonlahor highlighted his frustration, stating, “I’m not a Wolves supporter, but even their biggest critic would have felt for them in that moment. These officiating errors are proving costly for teams, and it’s unacceptable.” He emphasized that the disallowed goal, involving an offside player not obstructing the goalkeeper who wouldn’t have saved it anyway, was a prime example of the injustices seen in football.

The disallowed Kilman goal, which stirred controversy, prompted differing opinions on talkSPORT, with Jamie O’Hara advocating for the goal’s validity while Jason Cundy defended the decision based on VAR protocols.

Agbonlahor’s critique extended beyond just Wolves, pointing out that such officiating blunders have affected various teams, including West Ham, who have also fallen victim to contentious calls leading to dropped points. The incident, as Agbonlahor emphasized, underscores a broader issue in football where uncertainties and controversies impact all teams, not just one.