Southgate said VAR checks left him bored in Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea Premier League game
1 year, 1 month 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 perfection in an imperfect world, there will always have to be decision making and interpretation,” Southgate said, echoing the words of Postecoglou who said it was pointless seeking a utopia of no wrong decisions. I wasn’t for at the start and I’ve seen nothing to encourage a change of opinion.” Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford was sent off away to FC Copenhagen on Wednesday, after a VAR check, and Southgate said it was the right call.

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Erik ten Hag angry with VAR for ‘interfering’ as West Ham penalty wounds Man Utd
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Erik ten Hag angry with VAR for ‘interfering’ as West Ham penalty wounds Man Utd

The Independent  

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Premier League clubs vote to continue using VAR next season
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Premier League clubs vote to continue using VAR next season

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — Premier League clubs voted on Thursday to continue using VAR next season after being asked to consider scrapping the technology. The league also said it wanted to maintain a high threshold for VAR intervention and “more robust VAR training to improve consistency, including an emphasis on speed of process while preserving accuracy.” In-stadium announcements will be introduced …

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'
7 months, 1 week 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 …

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

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

The Independent  

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Sean Dyche bemoans lack of VAR intervention after Luton beat Everton to progress
10 months, 3 weeks 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
11 months, 1 week ago

VAR controversy has to rally us – Vincent Kompany

The Independent  

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

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

The Independent  

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Premier League’s slow slide into video review chaos is far removed from FIFA vision for VAR in 2016
1 year, 1 month 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 reacts to VAR calls as Spurs earn two red cards in defeat to Chelsea
1 year, 1 month ago

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

The Independent  

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Was this the most complex VAR check EVER? Newcastle's winner against Arsenal was pored over for FOUR minutes
1 year, 1 month ago

Was this the most complex VAR check EVER? Newcastle's winner against Arsenal was pored over for FOUR minutes

Daily Mail  

Newcastle's 1-0 win over Arsenal involved one of the most complex VAR checks in Premier League history as officials took four minutes and six seconds to decide whether Anthony Gordon's goal should stand. However, match officials took nearly four minutes to decide whether the goal should stand with three separate incidents to investigate. Players and fans were made to wait …

Steps Taken to Avoid Repeat of Liverpool VAR Error: Referee Howard Webb
1 year, 2 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, 2 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 …

England boss Southgate hits out at VAR, says ‘I don’t like it’
1 year, 2 months ago

England boss Southgate hits out at VAR, says ‘I don’t like it’

The Hindu  

England coach Gareth Southgate says VAR has done nothing to resolve the issue of controversial refereeing decisions, admitting he has never liked the technology. I didn’t ever feel we were going to resolve every issue.” Southgate said there was unlikely to be a reversal in policy now that the system was in place. But yes, I don’t like it.” Southgate, …

Nothing’s changed with VAR, says Gareth Southgate
1 year, 2 months ago

Nothing’s changed with VAR, says Gareth Southgate

The Independent  

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Premier League 2023-24: Klopp demands Spurs vs Liverpool replay after VAR blunder in North London Derby
1 year, 2 months ago

Premier League 2023-24: Klopp demands Spurs vs Liverpool replay after VAR blunder in North London Derby

The Hindu  

Jurgen Klopp wants Liverpool’s match at Tottenham to be replayed due to the VAR error that cost it the opening goal at the weekend. The fallout from the VAR failure in Saturday’s defeat, in which officials wrongly disallowed Luis Diaz’s goal due to a misunderstanding over the on-field decision, is still being felt. Referees body Professional Game Match Officials Ltd …

Referees governing body announces changes to VAR protocols after fallout from Diaz’s disallowed goal
1 year, 2 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 …

Referees governing body announces changes to VAR protocols after fallout from Diaz’s disallowed goal
1 year, 2 months ago

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

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — The governing body for England’s referees will introduce changes to VAR following the errors that led to Luiz Diaz’s disallowed goal for Liverpool against Tottenham last weekend. It added that it had made “key learnings to mitigate against the risk of a future error.” PGMOL said a new VAR Communication Protocol would be developed to improve communication …

VAR officials involved in Liverpool error not selected for weekend games
1 year, 2 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 …

Liverpool ask PGMOL for audio of VAR decision to disallow Luis Diaz’s goal at Tottenham
1 year, 2 months ago

Liverpool ask PGMOL for audio of VAR decision to disallow Luis Diaz’s goal at Tottenham

The Hindu  

Liverpool has reportedly asked for audio of communication between match officials during Saturday’s 2-1 defeat by Tottenham after it failed to overturn an incorrect decision to disallow a Luis Diaz goal. The Merseyside-based club also said it would “explore the range of options available given the clear need for escalation and resolution”. Video assistant referee Darren England and his assistant …

VAR was supposed to cut out errors. Now the integrity of the Premier League is in question
1 year, 2 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 …

Liverpool says it will ‘explore the range of options available’ after VAR controversy at Tottenham
1 year, 2 months ago

Liverpool says it will ‘explore the range of options available’ after VAR controversy at Tottenham

Associated Press  

LIVERPOOL, England — Liverpool criticized the Professional Game Match Officials Limited on Sunday and warned it will “explore the range of options available” following the VAR controversy at Tottenham. PGMOL, the referees’ governing body in England, admitted Video Assistant Referee officials Darren England and Dan Cook failed to act after Luis Diaz’ 34th-minute strike at Tottenham on Saturday was wrongly …

VAR officials replaced after offside error in Liverpool defeat
1 year, 2 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 …

Own Goal Seals Tottenham Controversial 2-1 Win Over Liverpool As Referees Admit 'Significant Human Error'
1 year, 2 months ago

Own Goal Seals Tottenham Controversial 2-1 Win Over Liverpool As Referees Admit 'Significant Human Error'

News 18  

Tottenham snatched a controversial 2-1 win against nine-man Liverpool as Joel Matip’s last-gasp own-goal ended the Reds’ resistance and the visitors had a goal disallowed that the referees’ body admitted should have stood. Our unbeaten run continuesHighlights: Spurs 2-1 Liverpool pic.twitter.com/ULQvMw2ubQ — Tottenham Hotspur September 30, 2023 Jones was dismissed in the first half before Luis Diaz’s goal for Liverpool …

Explained: The Luis Diaz VAR error in Tottenham v Liverpool
1 year, 2 months ago

Explained: The Luis Diaz VAR error in Tottenham v Liverpool

New York Times  

Editor’s note: This article was updated after Liverpool released a statement calling for “full transparency” In the 34th minute of Liverpool’s game at Tottenham on Saturday, Luis Diaz was played through on goal by Mohamed Salah. Shortly after the match finished, PGMOL, the body responsible for match officials across the English professional game, said that a “significant human error” had …

‘VAR is pathetic’: Jeff Stelling and the best reactions to Andre Onana penalty incident against Wolves
1 year, 4 months ago

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

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Raphael Varane headed the hosts ahead in the second half to earn …

Conte furious as VAR denies Spurs late winner vs. Sporting
2 years, 1 month ago

Conte furious as VAR denies Spurs late winner vs. Sporting

Associated Press  

LONDON — Tottenham’s bid to reach the Champions League knockout stage will go down to the last group-stage game after VAR denied Harry Kane a late winner against Sporting Lisbon on Wednesday. I’d like to know this.” It is now all to play for on the final match day in Group D next Tuesday, with just two points separating leader …

Explained: The contentious call during United-Arsenal clash that has contributed to debate against VAR
2 years, 3 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 …

Graeme Souness says VAR was RIGHT to deny West Ham their equaliser
2 years, 3 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, 3 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. …

Arsenal bemoan VAR inconsistency after City defeat
2 years, 11 months ago

Arsenal bemoan VAR inconsistency after City defeat

The Hindu  

Arsenal assistant manager Albert Stuivenberg and goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale called for more consistency in the use of pitchside VAR monitor checks for penalties after their 2-1 Premier League home defeat by Manchester City on Saturday. Arsenal took the lead through Bukayo Saka and the visitor equalised with a penalty when Granit Xhaka was adjudged to have fouled City's Bernardo Silva …

'VAR hides behind referees', Liverpool manager Klopp fumes after West Ham loss
3 years, 1 month 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 …

Premier League: Struggling Southampton Rue VAR Decisions after Aston Villa Defeat
3 years, 10 months 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 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 …

More VAR Dramas As Liverpool Draw With Midtjylland In The UEFA Champions League
4 years ago

More VAR Dramas As Liverpool Draw With Midtjylland In The UEFA Champions League

News 18  

Liverpool were denied a late winner and had a confusing penalty awarded against them as VAR, or video assistant referee, shenanigans were at it again. After the Reds had taken the lead early on thanks to a Mohammed Salah goal, a penalty was given for Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher’s foul on Anders Dreyer, even though the linesman had flagged for …

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

Liverpool demand REVIEW into the use of VAR with club angered by decisions in Merseyside derby
4 years, 2 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 …

Premier League: VAR foils Liverpool in Merseyside Derby draw with Everton
4 years, 2 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 …

Southampton Boss Ralph Hasenhuettl Hails Better Use of VAR Despite Loss to Crystal Palace
4 years, 3 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 …

Former referee says VAR decisions in Premier League were wrong
4 years, 5 months ago

Former referee says VAR decisions in Premier League were wrong

The Hindu  

A former referee who is assigned to provide guidance to the media on video reviews in the Premier League said that the technology got it mostly wrong during the Thursday matches. Dermot Gallagher said in his Ref Watch column for Sky Sports that Manchester United and Southampton should not have been awarded penalties, and that Tottenham should have been given …

Officials should explain decisions, says Mourinho on VAR controversy
4 years, 5 months ago

Officials should explain decisions, says Mourinho on VAR controversy

The Hindu  

Jose Mourinho believes match officials should be obliged to explain their decisions after Tottenham Hotspur was involved in more VAR controversy this week. Mourinho was left baffled after Harry Kane was denied a penalty early on in the 0-0 draw at Bournemouth on Thursday, even though it was referred to the VAR officials. Michel Oliver was the VAR referee on …

Frank Lampard wants 'collective sit-down' over VAR controversies
4 years, 5 months ago

Frank Lampard wants 'collective sit-down' over VAR controversies

The Hindu  

Apart from Liverpool wrapping up the Premier League title the only other inevitability about the restart of the season has been the VAR controversy, and this week has provided it in spades. West Ham United manager David Moyes was “spewing” after Tomas Soucek's strike was chalked off for an offside decision that took close to four minutes for VAR to …

VAR bad for the game, says Mourinho after 3-1 defeat
4 years, 5 months ago

VAR bad for the game, says Mourinho after 3-1 defeat

The Hindu  

Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho questioned the point of having referees on the pitch and said VAR was bad for the game after his side was the victim of a controversially disallowed equaliser in a 3-1 defeat at Sheffield United on Thursday. “I think the referee should always be the man on the pitch and the man in the office …

Mourinho unhappy with VAR after Spurs held by United
4 years, 6 months ago

Mourinho unhappy with VAR after Spurs held by United

The Hindu  

Jose Mourinho pointed the finger of blame at VAR as his Tottenham Hotspur side was denied a Premier League victory against Manchester United by a late penalty on Friday. READ | But Bruno Fernandes's 81st-minute penalty after Paul Pogba was bundled over by Eric Dier made sure United went home with a 1-1 draw to stay fifth, four points above …

IAN LADYMAN: Welcome back football. Welcome back the mysteries of VAR
4 years, 6 months ago

IAN LADYMAN: Welcome back football. Welcome back the mysteries of VAR

Daily Mail  

After a three-month break it was perhaps too much to ask that the football should be particularly compelling. Aston Villa and Sheffield United could not find a breakthrough as the Premier League restarted TV audiences had slim pickings for real excitement after the league's three-month suspension Wilder had spoken beforehand of the need for his team to create their own …

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