Everton boss Sean Dyche defies Premier League chiefs' warning as he blasts VAR after Toffees had penalty overturned in 3-0 defeat by Brighton
7 months, 1 week ago

Everton boss Sean Dyche defies Premier League chiefs' warning as he blasts VAR after Toffees had penalty overturned in 3-0 defeat by Brighton

Daily Mail  

The FA could discipline Dyche, however, as they crack down on referee criticism Sean Dyche has criticised VAR after Everton had a penalty decision overturned Sean Dyche has opened the new season with a blast at VAR – despite managers being warned that criticism of officials risks undermining the Premier League. Everton boss Sean Dyche has blasted the officiating during his side's 3-0 loss to Brighton Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin had a penalty decision overturned by VAR VAR deemed Calvert-Lewin was adjudged not to have been fouled by Brighton's Lewis Dunk Dyche said afterwards: 'I can't work it out on the penalty. Dyche's comments may not be welcomed by authorities given that Premier League chief football officer Tony Scholes and referees' chief Howard Webb, held meetings with managers before the season warning that attacking VAR decisions would reduce confidence in the league. Dyche risks drawing the wrath of FA bosses who say criticism of officials 'undermines the Premier League' The Premier League Match Centre explained the decision: 'The referee awarded a penalty to Everton for a foul by Dunk on Calvert-Lewin.

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Premier League releases VAR statement on Everton’s overturned penalty against Manchester United
1 month ago

Premier League releases VAR statement on Everton’s overturned penalty against Manchester United

The Independent  

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Darren England REMAINS as VAR for Crystal Palace's clash with Brentford - despite red card that left Arsenal fuming and Alan Shearer slammed as 'one of the worst decisions I've seen'
2 months ago

Darren England REMAINS as VAR for Crystal Palace's clash with Brentford - despite red card that left Arsenal fuming and Alan Shearer slammed as 'one of the worst decisions I've seen'

Daily Mail  

Darren England will serve as the video assistant referee as Crystal Palace play host to Brentford on Sunday. As Vitor Pereira's side attempted to break away from a set piece, Lewis-Skelly brought down Matt Doherty and was shown a straight red card by referee Michael Oliver on the cusp of half time. Serving as VAR, England upheld the on-field decision, …

Where is the VAR? – Villa boss Unai Emery fumes over penalty incident at Forest
3 months, 1 week ago

Where is the VAR? – Villa boss Unai Emery fumes over penalty incident at Forest

The Independent  

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Man United penalty decision which led to Erik ten Hag's sacking was WRONG, referees' chief Howard Webb 'admits' after VAR Michael Oliver recommended original call was overturned
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Man United penalty decision which led to Erik ten Hag's sacking was WRONG, referees' chief Howard Webb 'admits' after VAR Michael Oliver recommended original call was overturned

Daily Mail  

The hotly contested penalty decision which preceded Erik ten Hag's sacking by Manchester United should not have been awarded, referees' chief Howard Webb has reportedly admitted. Referees' chief Howard Webb reportedly feels that the penalty decision which led to Erik ten Hag's sacking was wrong Jarrod Bowen converted the spot kick which was West Ham beat Man United 2-1 on …

VAR controversially disallows Aston Villa's opener against Bournemouth - as the Premier League claim 'factual evidence' proves the decision was correct
5 months ago

VAR controversially disallows Aston Villa's opener against Bournemouth - as the Premier League claim 'factual evidence' proves the decision was correct

Daily Mail  

Aston Villa were left outraged by the decision to disallow their goal against Bournemouth after the ball was ruled to have gone out of play in the build up. Former Premier League referee Mike Dean, having initially believed the ball had stayed in play, conceded that it was too close to call. Aston Villa were denied an early lead against …

Sean Dyche calls on his Everton side to prove fans wrong... after Toffees players were abused by a group of supporters following Saturday's dismal 4-0 defeat by Tottenham
7 months ago

Sean Dyche calls on his Everton side to prove fans wrong... after Toffees players were abused by a group of supporters following Saturday's dismal 4-0 defeat by Tottenham

Daily Mail  

Sean Dyche has called on his Everton stars to lay down a marker and prove fans wrong after a small minority of supporters gave players abuse after the chastening 4-0 defeat at Tottenham on Saturday. The Toffees have lost both Premier League games this season — also falling to a 3-0 defeat against Brighton — and some fans verbally abused …

Everton fans rage as footage shows NOTHING on main VAR monitor as ref Simon Hooper overturned Dominic Calvert-Lewin's 'shocking' and 'stonewall' penalty decision - but chiefs insist he could see a rep
7 months, 1 week ago

Everton fans rage as footage shows NOTHING on main VAR monitor as ref Simon Hooper overturned Dominic Calvert-Lewin's 'shocking' and 'stonewall' penalty decision - but chiefs insist he could see a rep

Daily Mail  

Everton fans are in uproar after it initially appeared referee Simon Hooper was watching nothing on the main VAR monitor as he scrapped his decision to award Dominic Calvert-Lewin a penalty against Brighton on Saturday. Everton fans are angry that Simon Hooper appeared to be watching no footage as he overturned his decision to award Dominic Calvert-Lewin a penalty Jordan …

Nottingham Forest issue extraordinary statement accusing Luton-supporting VAR of bias
11 months ago

Nottingham Forest issue extraordinary statement accusing Luton-supporting VAR of bias

The Independent  

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Rio Ferdinand insists Chelsea should have had TWO spot-kicks in 4-1 defeat at Liverpool: 'How has VAR not seen that? Those penalties could have changed the nature of the game'
1 year, 1 month ago

Rio Ferdinand insists Chelsea should have had TWO spot-kicks in 4-1 defeat at Liverpool: 'How has VAR not seen that? Those penalties could have changed the nature of the game'

Daily Mail  

Will Sir Jim Ratcliffe dip into his pockets to sign players for Manchester United? It's All Kicking Off Transfer Week podcast He felt those opportunities could have changed the nature of the 4-1 game Rio Ferdinand says VAR were wrong to deny Chelsea two penalties during their 4-1 defeat to Liverpool on Wednesday and said those calls could have changed …

Sean Dyche bemoans lack of VAR intervention after Luton beat Everton to progress
1 year, 1 month ago

Sean Dyche bemoans lack of VAR intervention after Luton beat Everton to progress

The Independent  

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VAR ‘over-reffed the moment’ – Sean Dyche unhappy with disallowed Everton goal
1 year, 3 months ago

VAR ‘over-reffed the moment’ – Sean Dyche unhappy with disallowed Everton goal

The Independent  

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VAR Who Awarded Controversial Penalty To PSG Vs Newcastle Removed From Duty By UEFA
1 year, 3 months ago

VAR Who Awarded Controversial Penalty To PSG Vs Newcastle Removed From Duty By UEFA

ABP News  

In a dramatic turn of events in the UEFA Champions League Paris Saint-Germain vs Newcastle United group-stage fixture, Video Assisted Referee awarded a stoppage-time penalty to the Ligue 1 giants through which they scored to take a point from the fixture at the Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris. After a lot of noise on social media and criticism of …

Referees chief Howard Webb stands by VAR decision on controversial Newcastle goal against Arsenal
1 year, 4 months ago

Referees chief Howard Webb stands by VAR decision on controversial Newcastle goal against Arsenal

The Independent  

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Sean Dyche hits out at referee over ‘bizarre’ decision in loss to Liverpool
1 year, 5 months ago

Sean Dyche hits out at referee over ‘bizarre’ decision in loss to Liverpool

The Independent  

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Steps Taken to Avoid Repeat of Liverpool VAR Error: Referee Howard Webb
1 year, 5 months ago

Steps Taken to Avoid Repeat of Liverpool VAR Error: Referee Howard Webb

News 18  

Referees chief Howard Webb said steps have been taken to ensure there is no repeat of the VAR error that saw a legitimate Liverpool goal against Tottenham Hotspur disallowed. The Professional Game Match Officials Limited admitted that VAR got the offside decision wrong when Luis Diaz scored what should have been the opening goal in a 2-1 loss for the …

Webb: Steps taken to avoid repeat of Liverpool VAR error
1 year, 5 months ago

Webb: Steps taken to avoid repeat of Liverpool VAR error

The Hindu  

Referees chief Howard Webb said steps have been taken to ensure there is no repeat of the VAR error that saw a legitimate Liverpool goal against Tottenham Hotspur disallowed. The Professional Game Match Officials Limited admitted that VAR got the offside decision wrong when Luis Diaz scored what should have been the opening goal in a 2-1 loss for the …

Howard Webb disappointed by VAR failure to correct ‘clear error’ on offside goal
1 year, 5 months ago

Howard Webb disappointed by VAR failure to correct ‘clear error’ on offside goal

The Independent  

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Referees governing body announces changes to VAR protocols after fallout from Diaz’s disallowed goal
1 year, 5 months ago

Referees governing body announces changes to VAR protocols after fallout from Diaz’s disallowed goal

The Hindu  

The governing body for England’s referees will introduce changes to VAR following the errors that led to Luis Diaz’s disallowed goal for Liverpool against Tottenham last weekend. RELATED | Manchester United risks early Champions League exit after Galatasaray defeat “We recognize standards fell short of expectations and acknowledged the error to Liverpool immediately after the conclusion of the fixture,” the …

VAR officials involved in Liverpool error not selected for weekend games
1 year, 5 months ago

VAR officials involved in Liverpool error not selected for weekend games

The Hindu  

The Video Assistant Referee officials involved when Liverpool was wrongly denied a goal in Saturday’s 2-1 Premier League defeat at Tottenham Hotspur have not been included for this weekend in the list of officials released on Tuesday. The referees’ body, Professional Game Match Officials Limited, admitted it was the wrong decision to disallow Luis Diaz’s effort, blaming human error, and …

VAR was supposed to cut out errors. Now the integrity of the Premier League is in question
1 year, 5 months ago

VAR was supposed to cut out errors. Now the integrity of the Premier League is in question

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — VAR was supposed to put an end to all of this. On Saturday, however, Liverpool became the latest team to count the cost of an error by Premier League officials, with the club raising questions about “sporting integrity” after its 2-1 loss at Tottenham. The fallout from Luis Diaz’s wrongly disallowed goal in that match resulted in …

Every VAR apology so far: From Liverpool offside to Man City handball
1 year, 5 months ago

Every VAR apology so far: From Liverpool offside to Man City handball

The Independent  

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VAR officials who made Liverpool error took charge of UAE match just 48 hours before
1 year, 5 months ago

VAR officials who made Liverpool error took charge of UAE match just 48 hours before

The Independent  

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VAR officials who missed Liverpool’s ‘onside’ goal to be replaced
1 year, 5 months ago

VAR officials who missed Liverpool’s ‘onside’ goal to be replaced

The Independent  

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VAR officials replaced after offside error in Liverpool defeat
1 year, 5 months ago

VAR officials replaced after offside error in Liverpool defeat

The Hindu  

Video Assistant Referee officials Darren England and Dan Cook have been replaced for two games this matchweek after Liverpool wrongly had a goal disallowed in its 2-1 Premier League defeat at Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday. The referees’ body, the Professional Game Match Officials Limited, later admitted it was the wrong decision to disallow Diaz’s effort, blaming human error, and “should …

Klopp fumes over decisions as nine-man Liverpool lose at Spurs
1 year, 5 months ago

Klopp fumes over decisions as nine-man Liverpool lose at Spurs

The Hindu  

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was exasperated as his side lost 2-1 to a last-gasp Joel Matip own goal at Tottenham Hotspur after a first-half Luis Diaz effort was wrongly disallowed and two visiting players were sent off in an incident-packed game. Then he gets a second and to defend with eight outfield players is tricky.” Despite the nature of the …

Officials excluded from Premier League fixtures after Onana penalty error
1 year, 7 months ago

Officials excluded from Premier League fixtures after Onana penalty error

The Hindu  

Simon Hooper, Michael Salisbury and Richard West will not officiate Premier League games this weekend after Wolverhampton Wanderers had a penalty appeal turned down in its defeat to Manchester United on Monday. Wolves manager Gary O’Neil said the referees’ failure to award a spot-kick had highlighted a grey area in how VAR is used and that referees manager Jon Moss …

‘VAR is pathetic’: Jeff Stelling and the best reactions to Andre Onana penalty incident against Wolves
1 year, 7 months ago

‘VAR is pathetic’: Jeff Stelling and the best reactions to Andre Onana penalty incident against Wolves

The Independent  

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David Moyes blasts ‘disrespectful’ VAR after West Ham lose to Liverpool
1 year, 10 months ago

David Moyes blasts ‘disrespectful’ VAR after West Ham lose to Liverpool

The Independent  

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VAR’s disaster weekend: The decisions that cost Arsenal, Brighton and Chelsea in the Premier League
2 years, 1 month ago

VAR’s disaster weekend: The decisions that cost Arsenal, Brighton and Chelsea in the Premier League

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Explained: The contentious call during United-Arsenal clash that has contributed to debate against VAR
2 years, 6 months ago

Explained: The contentious call during United-Arsenal clash that has contributed to debate against VAR

Firstpost  

Controversy erupted during United’s home meeting with the Gunners when Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli’s goal was disallowed by the VAR in the first half of the marquee clash. Controversy erupted during United’s home meeting with the Gunners when Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli’s goal was disallowed by the VAR in the first half of the marquee clash, which United won 3-1 …

Referees being ‘hung out to dry’ by VAR in the Premier League
2 years, 6 months ago

Referees being ‘hung out to dry’ by VAR in the Premier League

The Independent  

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Graeme Souness says VAR was RIGHT to deny West Ham their equaliser
2 years, 6 months ago

Graeme Souness says VAR was RIGHT to deny West Ham their equaliser

Daily Mail  

Graeme Souness insists VAR made the correct decision to disallow West Ham United's second goal in their 2-1 defeat to Chelsea on Saturday. Graeme Souness insists VAR made the correct decision to disallow West Ham's second goal West Ham players furiously protested against the decision as they narrowly lost 2-1 to Chelsea 🚷 “First of all, Jarrod Bowen stumbles prior …

The Premier League's refereeing body admit they got two major VAR calls WRONG
2 years, 6 months ago

The Premier League's refereeing body admit they got two major VAR calls WRONG

Daily Mail  

The Premier League’s refereeing body have admitted they got two major calls wrong on a weekend of madness that saw VAR reviews blight the action on the field. Referee Andy Madley originally gave the goal, then performed a U-turn after being sent to his pitch-side monitor by VAR Jarred Gillett to study Jarrod Bowen’s coming-together with Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy. …

Premier League to review controversial VAR decisions as a matter of ‘priority’
2 years, 6 months ago

Premier League to review controversial VAR decisions as a matter of ‘priority’

The Independent  

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Gary Lineker commends Stuart Attwell after Joel Matip has goal RULED OUT in the Carabao Cup final
3 years ago

Gary Lineker commends Stuart Attwell after Joel Matip has goal RULED OUT in the Carabao Cup final

Daily Mail  

Liverpool thought they had opened the scoring in the Carabao Cup final when Joel Matip headed home in the 67th minute. Trent Alexander-Arnold delivered a free-kick to the back post where Sadio Mane nodded the ball back across goal for the Reds defender to finish from close range. Joel Matip thought he had put Liverpool in front with a close …

Everton: Frank Lampard blasts VAR decision not to give the Toffees penalty for Rodri's handball
3 years, 1 month ago

Everton: Frank Lampard blasts VAR decision not to give the Toffees penalty for Rodri's handball

Daily Mail  

Frank Lampard accused VAR official Chris Kavanagh of ‘incompetence at best’ after Everton were controversially denied a late penalty on Saturday night. City left Goodison Park with three points after Phil Foden’s winner but Lampard was left ruing bad luck in an explosive outburst. Frank Lampard slammed VAR as incompetent after the decision not to award Everton a penalty Rodri …

Newcastle United Boss Eddie Howe Laments VAR Decision 'Injustice'
3 years, 3 months ago

Newcastle United Boss Eddie Howe Laments VAR Decision 'Injustice'

News 18  

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has voiced his frustration over a series of controversial VAR decisions that have frustrated the northeast side’s bid to avoid relegation from the Premier League, saying they had crated a sense of “injustice” among his players. “I’m just slightly confused about the use of VAR,” Howe said Thursday. “Initially when VAR was introduced, it was used …

'VAR hides behind referees', Liverpool manager Klopp fumes after West Ham loss
3 years, 4 months ago

'VAR hides behind referees', Liverpool manager Klopp fumes after West Ham loss

The Hindu  

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp fired a broadside at referee Craig Pawson and Video Assistant Referee Stuart Attwell after several challenges in Sunday's 3-2 Premier League loss at West Ham United went unpunished. READ : West Ham ends Liverpool's unbeaten run with memorable win Klopp first said Angelo Ogbonna had fouled Alisson Becker while going up for an aerial duel which …

Peter Crouch: On Arsenal, ref Lee Mason's disallowed goal, Newcastle and more
4 years ago

Peter Crouch: On Arsenal, ref Lee Mason's disallowed goal, Newcastle and more

Daily Mail  

Goals defined Peter Crouch's career but how does Sportsmail's columnist rate goalscoring defenders? And many of those questions were relating to the meeting between West Bromwich Albion and Brighton… There was a huge amount of controversy around referee Lee Mason on Saturday afternoon, and our man Peter Crouch looks through that incident, plus all your other questions Can you explain …

Premier League: Struggling Southampton Rue VAR Decisions after Aston Villa Defeat
4 years, 1 month ago

Premier League: Struggling Southampton Rue VAR Decisions after Aston Villa Defeat

News 18  

Southampton were left rueing two VAR decisions as they lost 1-0 at home to Aston Villa on Saturday, but midfielder James Ward-Prowse refused to blame the officiating for their third straight defeat. “We have not had time to look at them back but VAR is there for a reason and gives the correct answer, but we can’t focus on that,” …

VAR Out? Premier League Football’s Most Controversial Calls By Technology This Season, Thus Far
4 years, 3 months ago

VAR Out? Premier League Football’s Most Controversial Calls By Technology This Season, Thus Far

News 18  

Clear and obvious, a phrase often used when there is a debate about VAR in football. As we roll towards the halfway mark of the Premier League football season in England and as the fans slowly return to the stadiums to cheer their teams after a dreadful year away because of the Coronavirus pandemic, VAR continues to be at the …

ISL 2020-21: SC East Bengal coach Robbie Fowler calls for VAR to be introduced in league
4 years, 3 months ago

ISL 2020-21: SC East Bengal coach Robbie Fowler calls for VAR to be introduced in league

Firstpost  

SC East Bengal suffered their third defeat on the trot on Saturday, going down to NorthEast United 0-2, and Fowler claimed that two refereeing decisions went against his side. Vasco: Unhappy with what he called some “blatant” refereeing decisions against his side, SC East Bengal head coach Robbie Fowler has called for the introduction of Video Assistant Referee in the …

Premier League accused of changing the rules as Liverpool players call for VAR to be scrapped
4 years, 3 months ago

Premier League accused of changing the rules as Liverpool players call for VAR to be scrapped

Daily Mail  

The Premier League was accused of changing the VAR rules after another day of huge controversy which saw Liverpool denied victory by a contentious late penalty. Former official and BT Sport pundit Peter Walton said he thinks referees chief Mike Riley has ‘lowered the bar’ for what constitutes a clear and obvious error after VAR intervened for a foul by …

Liverpool demand REVIEW into the use of VAR with club angered by decisions in Merseyside derby
4 years, 5 months ago

Liverpool demand REVIEW into the use of VAR with club angered by decisions in Merseyside derby

Daily Mail  

Liverpool took the extraordinary step of demanding the Premier League explain the two hugely contentious VAR decisions which cost them victory in a thrilling Merseyside derby. Liverpool requested a review into the use of VAR after controversy in the Merseyside derby Jordan Pickford's reckless lunge on Virgil van Dijk after only six minutes had gone unpunished And there was incredulity …

Liverpool seek review of application of VAR after controversial decisions in derby
4 years, 5 months ago

Liverpool seek review of application of VAR after controversial decisions in derby

The Independent  

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Premier League: VAR foils Liverpool in Merseyside Derby draw with Everton
4 years, 5 months ago

Premier League: VAR foils Liverpool in Merseyside Derby draw with Everton

The Hindu  

Liverpool was foiled by VAR as they were held to a 2-2 Premier League derby draw with Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday after a late effort from Jordan Henderson was ruled out. Liverpool suffered a blow, though, eight minutes later when defender Virgil van Dijk went off injured after a reckless challenge from Everton keeper Jordan Pickford. Liverpool was …

Everton 2-2 Liverpool: Reds see last-gasp winner ruled out by VAR
4 years, 5 months ago

Everton 2-2 Liverpool: Reds see last-gasp winner ruled out by VAR

Daily Mail  

At the end of it all, there was the din of industrial lawnmowers working overtime at an otherwise silent Goodison Park. Jordan Henderson protests to the officials at full time after seeing a stoppage time winner chalked off in controversial fashion This was the moment of drama as Mane was adjudged by VAR to be in an offside position in …

Southampton Boss Ralph Hasenhuettl Hails Better Use of VAR Despite Loss to Crystal Palace
4 years, 6 months ago

Southampton Boss Ralph Hasenhuettl Hails Better Use of VAR Despite Loss to Crystal Palace

News 18  

The Video Assistant Referee came in for rare praise after Crystal Palace’s 1-0 home win over Southampton on Saturday, as Saints boss Ralph Hasenhuettl heaved a sigh of relief after defender Kyle Walker-Peters’ red card was rescinded. Walker-Peters was harshly dismissed for a high challenge on Tyrick Mitchell in the second half but referee Jon Moss changed it to a …

Solskjaer hits back at Lampard over VAR narrative
4 years, 8 months ago

Solskjaer hits back at Lampard over VAR narrative

The Hindu  

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hit back at Frank Lampard after his Chelsea counterpart suggested Video Assistant Referees have favoured United this season. Lampard said United benefited from contentious VAR decisions and poor on-pitch decisions, commenting on how a “clear and obvious decision” went their way on Thursday when Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha was fouled but no penalty …

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