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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Premier League releases VAR statement on Everton’s overturned penalty against Manchester United
3 weeks, 5 days ago

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

The Independent  

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FA Cup 2024-25: Why is there no VAR in the fourth round?
1 month, 1 week ago

FA Cup 2024-25: Why is there no VAR in the fourth round?

The Hindu  

Harry Maguire’s controversial late goal in Manchester United’s 2-1 win over Leicester City in the FA Cup fourth round once again highlighted the absence of Video Assistant Referee. With VAR not in use in the fourth round, Maguire’s sucker punch knocked the Foxes out of the competition, leaving Leicester boss Ruud van Nistelrooy furious. Video Assistant Referees will only be …

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'
1 month, 3 weeks 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, …

Arsenal vs Man United: Why is there no VAR in the FA Cup third round?
2 months, 1 week ago

Arsenal vs Man United: Why is there no VAR in the FA Cup third round?

The Hindu  

Gabriel Martinelli’s 18th minute goal being ruled out in the Arsenal vs Manchester United FA Cup fixture underlined the absence of Video Assisted Referee in the tournament. In the third round fixture between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium, Martinelli scored in the 18th minute but the linesman immediately raised his flag to signal off side. ‘Video Assistant …

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

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

The Independent  

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Aaron Ramsdale leads outrage at VAR as Southampton star aims furious five-word outburst at officials after Saints fell victim to controversial call at Brighton... with referees taking nearly FIVE MINU
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Aaron Ramsdale leads outrage at VAR as Southampton star aims furious five-word outburst at officials after Saints fell victim to controversial call at Brighton... with referees taking nearly FIVE MINU

Daily Mail  

Aaron Ramsdale lead angry Southampton fans on social media after their side saw a goal controversially ruled out by VAR during their clash with Brighton. Southampton thought they'd taken the lead in their clash with Brighton on Friday evening However, after a lengthy process, VAR eventually ruled it out for offside on Adam Armstrong Saints goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale quickly took …

Howard Webb admits VAR was WRONG to send David Coote to pitchside monitor over West Ham's winning penalty against Man United in game that got Erik ten Hag sacked - as referee chief urges officials to
4 months, 1 week ago

Howard Webb admits VAR was WRONG to send David Coote to pitchside monitor over West Ham's winning penalty against Man United in game that got Erik ten Hag sacked - as referee chief urges officials to

Daily Mail  

Referees' chief Howard Webb has accepted that the VAR should not have sent David Coote to the pitchside monitor over a decision whether to award West Ham a penalty in their match against Manchester United. Howard Webb has admitted that VAR made a mistake in sending David Coote to the pitchside monitor regarding a decision over whether to award West …

Who is David Coote, the referee under investigation for Liverpool video outburst?
4 months, 1 week ago

Who is David Coote, the referee under investigation for Liverpool video outburst?

New York Times  

David Coote, one of the Premier League’s most experienced officials, has been suspended after footage appearing to show him voicing a foul-mouthed criticism of former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp appeared on social media. “David Coote thinks he gets a nick on the ball, and that’s why it changes direction,” said former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher on Sky Sports’ Ref …

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, 2 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 …

Revealed: What VAR officials were REALLY looking at on a phone in the decision centre - after fans claimed they had spotted them 'checking Fantasy Football mid-match'
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Revealed: What VAR officials were REALLY looking at on a phone in the decision centre - after fans claimed they had spotted them 'checking Fantasy Football mid-match'

Daily Mail  

Fans were convinced that VAR officials were caught checking their Fantasy Football teams but an expert has now revealed what was actually going on. A screenshot from Sky Sports' coverage on Sunday showed inside the VAR Hub at Stockley Park - with a mobile phone boasting Premier League branding spotted in the corner. A screenshot from Sky Sports' coverage on …

VAR controversially disallows Aston Villa's opener against Bournemouth - as the Premier League claim 'factual evidence' proves the decision was correct
4 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Referees’ chief Howard Webb believes VAR standards have improved this season
5 months ago

Referees’ chief Howard Webb believes VAR standards have improved this season

The Independent  

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Nottingham Forest fined after criticising VAR Stuart Attwell on social media
5 months, 1 week ago

Nottingham Forest fined after criticising VAR Stuart Attwell on social media

The Independent  

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Ex-referee labels Liverpool penalty controversy ‘garbage’
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Ex-referee labels Liverpool penalty controversy ‘garbage’

The Independent  

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Howard Webb to be 'questioned' by 'angry' Premier League clubs over refereeing standards as Arsenal join others in criticising the PGMOL
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Howard Webb to be 'questioned' by 'angry' Premier League clubs over refereeing standards as Arsenal join others in criticising the PGMOL

Daily Mail  

Howard Webb is set for an uncomfortable sit-down with Premier League club representatives who are seeking questions on refereeing standards this season, according to reports. Howard Webb is set for an uncomfortable sit-down with Premier League club representatives, according to reports Arsenal fumed at Leandro Trossard's sending off against Manchester City at the weekend Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has aired …

Leicester challenge Premier League over VAR process which allowed Jean-Philippe Mateta's opener in draw with Crystal Palace - with Foxes unconvinced that the correct image was used
6 months ago

Leicester challenge Premier League over VAR process which allowed Jean-Philippe Mateta's opener in draw with Crystal Palace - with Foxes unconvinced that the correct image was used

Daily Mail  

Palace star Mateta was initially ruled offside before a VAR check ruled him on Leicester have sought clarification from the Premier League amid their doubts over the VAR process that saw them concede their opening goal in last Saturday's draw with Crystal Palace. On the X account of the Premier League Match Centre, which the governing body is using this …

Alejandro Garnacho goal ruled out for one of the most bizarre offside calls you'll see as unlucky Joshua Zirkzee suffers nightmare moment in Man United loss to Brighton
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Alejandro Garnacho goal ruled out for one of the most bizarre offside calls you'll see as unlucky Joshua Zirkzee suffers nightmare moment in Man United loss to Brighton

Daily Mail  

Alejandro Garnacho thought he had put Manchester United in front after slotting home a seamless forward move by the Red Devils to put them 2-1 up against Brighton. But unfortunately Joshua Zirkzee found himself in the wrong place at the right time to get in the way of the shots trajectory and record one of the wildest offside calls ever …

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 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 …

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 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 …

Scrap VAR for all subjective decisions – Harry Maguire
10 months ago

Scrap VAR for all subjective decisions – Harry Maguire

The Independent  

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Bruno Guimaraes sends cheeky tweet after Newcastle were denied a penalty following heavy tackle on Anthony Gordon which left his sock torn... and Magpies fans add to calls for VAR to be scrapped
10 months ago

Bruno Guimaraes sends cheeky tweet after Newcastle were denied a penalty following heavy tackle on Anthony Gordon which left his sock torn... and Magpies fans add to calls for VAR to be scrapped

Daily Mail  

Bruno Guimaraes sent a cheeky tweet after Newcastle were denied a penalty during their Premier League trip to Manchester United on Wednesday night. Anthony Gordon's sock was left torn after Sofyan Amrabat’s first-half challenge in the penalty area, but there was no VAR check at Old Trafford. I just honestly don’t see the point in it.’ Newcastle fans on X …

Anthony Gordon tells Premier League 'to get rid of VAR or get better', as Newcastle star seethes at denial of penalty from tackle that meant he 'had no sock left'
10 months ago

Anthony Gordon tells Premier League 'to get rid of VAR or get better', as Newcastle star seethes at denial of penalty from tackle that meant he 'had no sock left'

Daily Mail  

Anthony Gordon says he does not understand the point of VAR after it failed to intervene and award Newcastle a penalty at Old Trafford. On the day it was revealed Premier League clubs will vote on whether to bin VAR, Gordon was furious with those in Stockley Park following his side’s 3-2 defeat. Anthony Gordon felt he should have been …

Furious Andoni Iraola accuses Kai Havertz of diving as he bemoans VAR decisions after Bournemouth's 3-0 defeat by Arsenal... but admits the Gunners 'deserved to win'
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Furious Andoni Iraola accuses Kai Havertz of diving as he bemoans VAR decisions after Bournemouth's 3-0 defeat by Arsenal... but admits the Gunners 'deserved to win'

Daily Mail  

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola bemoaned two controversial VAR decisions that succumbed his side to defeat by Arsenal. Kai Havertz was awarded a penalty by referee David Coote after making contact with goalkeeper Mark Travers in the area, before hitting the ground. Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola bemoaned two VAR decisions after defeat at Arsenal Kai Havertz was awarded a penalty by …

Revealed: Why referee Michael Oliver will only be on VAR duty in the Premier League this weekend... after coming under fire for missing Declan Rice's kick on Ben Davies in the North London Derby
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Revealed: Why referee Michael Oliver will only be on VAR duty in the Premier League this weekend... after coming under fire for missing Declan Rice's kick on Ben Davies in the North London Derby

Daily Mail  

Referee Michael Oliver will be on VAR duty for this weekend's round of Premier League games after being involved in controversy in the North London Derby. Michael Oliver will only be on VAR duty in the Premier League this weekend - after coming under fire during the North London Derby Oliver missed a clear kick from Declan Rice on Ben …

Nuno Espirito Santo says referees ‘not taking their own decisions’ due to VAR
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Nuno Espirito Santo says referees ‘not taking their own decisions’ due to VAR

The Independent  

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Nottingham Forest issue extraordinary statement accusing Luton-supporting VAR of bias
10 months, 3 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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Nottingham Forest launch bitter attack on referees chiefs over penalty claims
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Nottingham Forest launch bitter attack on referees chiefs over penalty claims

The Independent  

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Arsenal denied ‘clear’ penalty against Bayern Munich as Mikel Arteta says crucial ‘moment’ missed
11 months, 1 week ago

Arsenal denied ‘clear’ penalty against Bayern Munich as Mikel Arteta says crucial ‘moment’ missed

The Independent  

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West Ham boss David Moyes exasperated by VAR handball decisions in Villa draw
1 year ago

West Ham boss David Moyes exasperated by VAR handball decisions in Villa draw

The Independent  

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West Ham denied last-gasp winner by agonising VAR check as Villa take point
1 year ago

West Ham denied last-gasp winner by agonising VAR check as Villa take point

The Independent  

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Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo and Mark Clattenburg held talks with referees' chief Howard Webb over their gripes with officials before Paul Tierney's clanger in Liverpool defeat
1 year ago

Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo and Mark Clattenburg held talks with referees' chief Howard Webb over their gripes with officials before Paul Tierney's clanger in Liverpool defeat

Daily Mail  

Howard Webb has held talks with Nottingham Forest amid the club's unhappiness at decisions they feel have wrongly gone against them this season. Referees' chief Webb is believed to have met Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo and Mark Clattenburg, the former Premier League official who is now working for Forest as a consultant, in recent days. Mail Sport understands the …

Nuno Espirito Santo frustrated as Nottingham Forest denied ‘clear penalty’
1 year, 1 month ago

Nuno Espirito Santo frustrated as Nottingham Forest denied ‘clear penalty’

The Independent  

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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 controversy has to rally us – Vincent Kompany
1 year, 2 months ago

VAR controversy has to rally us – Vincent Kompany

The Independent  

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Nuno Espirito Santo reveals he received an APOLOGY from PGMOL chief Howard Webb after Willy Boly's controversial sending off against Bournemouth... with the Nottingham Forest boss slamming 'bad' decis
1 year, 2 months ago

Nuno Espirito Santo reveals he received an APOLOGY from PGMOL chief Howard Webb after Willy Boly's controversial sending off against Bournemouth... with the Nottingham Forest boss slamming 'bad' decis

Daily Mail  

Nuno Espirito Santo has revealed that PGMOL chief Howard Webb has issued an apology to Nottingham Forest after Willy Boly's controversial sending off against Bournemouth on Saturday. 'Let's not speak about that,' Espirito Santo said to Amazon Prime Sport on the sending off, ahead of Forest's Boxing Day clash against Newcastle. Nuno Espirito Santo & Stuart Pearce analyse Willy Boly's …

Willy Boly's sending-off was the 'WORST decision of the season' and it was 'NONSENSE' that VAR couldn't intervene for the Nottingham Forest defender's second yellow, claims Ian Ladyman on It's All Kic
1 year, 2 months ago

Willy Boly's sending-off was the 'WORST decision of the season' and it was 'NONSENSE' that VAR couldn't intervene for the Nottingham Forest defender's second yellow, claims Ian Ladyman on It's All Kic

Daily Mail  

Willy Boly's dismissal against Bournemouth was the 'worst decision of the season' and exposed VAR's 'shambolic inadequacies', Ian Ladyman argued on It's All Kicking Off. 'If there's one thing that underlines the shambolic inadequacies of VAR, then it's probably what happened to Willy Boly at Nottingham Forest against Bournemouth,' claimed Ladyman, Mail Sport's Football Editor. Ian Ladyman felt Willy Boly's …

VAR ‘over-reffed the moment’ – Sean Dyche unhappy with disallowed Everton goal
1 year, 2 months ago

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

The Independent  

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Howard Webb urges officials to clamp down on unacceptable behaviour to prevent a repeat of Turkey incident
1 year, 3 months ago

Howard Webb urges officials to clamp down on unacceptable behaviour to prevent a repeat of Turkey incident

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 …

Uefa drop VAR official who gave controversial PSG penalty vs Newcastle
1 year, 3 months ago

Uefa drop VAR official who gave controversial PSG penalty vs Newcastle

The Independent  

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VAR the villain as late penalty call denies Newcastle rearguard win in Paris
1 year, 3 months ago

VAR the villain as late penalty call denies Newcastle rearguard win in Paris

The Independent  

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Jurgen Klopp reveals his ‘main issue’ after VAR denies Liverpool in Toulouse
1 year, 4 months ago

Jurgen Klopp reveals his ‘main issue’ after VAR denies Liverpool in Toulouse

The Independent  

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Southgate said VAR checks left him bored in Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea Premier League game
1 year, 4 months ago

Southgate said VAR checks left him bored in Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea Premier League game

The Hindu  

Endless VAR stoppages during Tottenham Hotspur’s chaotic 4-1 home defeat by Chelsea on Monday left watching England manager Gareth Southgate bored, he said on Thursday. The Premier League derby was one of the most extraordinary in the history of the competition, with nine VAR checks, five disallowed goals, two red cards and 21 minutes of stoppage time. “We’re looking for …

Premier League’s slow slide into video review chaos is far removed from FIFA vision for VAR in 2016
1 year, 4 months ago

Premier League’s slow slide into video review chaos is far removed from FIFA vision for VAR in 2016

Associated Press  

Video reviews in soccer were meant to take no more than six seconds. It is likely true Premier League match officials and the protocol they use are the biggest problem, not the VAR system overall which won praise at the last two men’s World Cups. In Zurich seven years ago, FIFA’s director of refereeing Massimo Busacca said it should “not …

Ange Postecoglou appears to aim barb at Arsenal and Mikel Arteta over VAR controversy
1 year, 4 months ago

Ange Postecoglou appears to aim barb at Arsenal and Mikel Arteta over VAR controversy

The Independent  

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Ange Postecoglou admits Tottenham's chaotic defeat by Chelsea spiralled 'out of control' while claiming VAR is 'eroding the authority of referees' after officials disallowed FIVE goals
1 year, 4 months ago

Ange Postecoglou admits Tottenham's chaotic defeat by Chelsea spiralled 'out of control' while claiming VAR is 'eroding the authority of referees' after officials disallowed FIVE goals

Daily Mail  

Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou believes Monday night's chaotic defeat to Chelsea spiralled ‘out of control’ following another night of refereeing controversy. The clash saw five goals disallowed through VAR, Cristian Romero and Destiny Odogie sent off for Spurs, Postecoglou booked and Micky van de Ven suffer a ‘significant’ hamstring injury. Ange Postecoglou cut a pensive figure after his side …

Ange Postecoglou reacts to VAR calls as Spurs earn two red cards in defeat to Chelsea
1 year, 4 months ago

Ange Postecoglou reacts to VAR calls as Spurs earn two red cards in defeat to Chelsea

The Independent  

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Andy Gray slams VAR after Arsenal and Wolves were were left fuming by controversial calls as TV pundit claims: 'It has done more damage to our game than anything in the last 100 years!'
1 year, 4 months ago

Andy Gray slams VAR after Arsenal and Wolves were were left fuming by controversial calls as TV pundit claims: 'It has done more damage to our game than anything in the last 100 years!'

Daily Mail  

TV pundit Andy Gray has slammed VAR for crushing the 'soul of the game' after more controversy at the weekend. Arsenal were left fuming after Anthony Gordon's match-deciding goal was allowed to stand, while Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes avoided punishment for a supposed elbow on Jorginho. TV pundit Andy Gray has slammed VAR for crushing the 'soul of the game' …

Arsenal issue statement on ‘unacceptable refereeing and VAR errors’ after Mikel Arteta outburst
1 year, 4 months ago

Arsenal issue statement on ‘unacceptable refereeing and VAR errors’ after Mikel Arteta outburst

The Independent  

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