Sean Dyche hits out at referee over ‘bizarre’ decision in loss to Liverpool
1 year, 2 months ago

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

The Independent  

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Scottish FA criticise VAR for performance in Old Firm League Cup final clash
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Scottish FA criticise VAR for performance in Old Firm League Cup final clash

The Independent  

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Everton held by Brentford despite controversial Christian Norgaard red card
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Everton held by Brentford despite controversial Christian Norgaard red card

The Independent  

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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'
2 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 …

Erik ten Hag angry with VAR for ‘interfering’ as West Ham penalty wounds Man Utd
2 months, 2 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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VAR controversially disallows Aston Villa's opener against Bournemouth - as the Premier League claim 'factual evidence' proves the decision was correct
2 months, 2 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 …

Sean Dyche hails ‘very strong performance’ as Everton travel woes end at Ipswich
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Sean Dyche hails ‘very strong performance’ as Everton travel woes end at Ipswich

The Independent  

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Nottingham Forest fined after criticising VAR Stuart Attwell on social media
3 months ago

Nottingham Forest fined after criticising VAR Stuart Attwell on social media

The Independent  

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Sean Dyche facing ‘very difficult circumstances’, admits Everton chief
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sean Dyche facing ‘very difficult circumstances’, admits Everton chief

The Independent  

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Virgil van Dijk’s four-word challenge to Lisandro Martinez in heated Manchester United-Liverpool moment
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Virgil van Dijk’s four-word challenge to Lisandro Martinez in heated Manchester United-Liverpool moment

The Independent  

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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
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Scrap VAR for all subjective decisions – Harry Maguire
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Scrap VAR for all subjective decisions – Harry Maguire

The Independent  

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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'
8 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 …

No comment from UEFA as Thomas Tuchel rails at ‘disastrous decision’
8 months ago

No comment from UEFA as Thomas Tuchel rails at ‘disastrous decision’

The Independent  

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Uefa reveals Euro 2024 referees - including VAR at centre of Nottingham Forest row
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Uefa reveals Euro 2024 referees - including VAR at centre of Nottingham Forest row

The Independent  

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Nottingham Forest issue extraordinary statement accusing Luton-supporting VAR of bias
8 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
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Nottingham Forest launch bitter attack on referees chiefs over penalty claims

The Independent  

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Bournemouth denied late penalty by VAR as Manchester United escape with draw
9 months ago

Bournemouth denied late penalty by VAR as Manchester United escape with draw

The Independent  

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We can’t defend like that – Everton boss Sean Dyche bemoans last-gasp loss
9 months, 2 weeks ago

We can’t defend like that – Everton boss Sean Dyche bemoans last-gasp loss

The Independent  

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West Ham boss David Moyes exasperated by VAR handball decisions in Villa draw
9 months, 4 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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MARK CLATTENBURG: VAR 'cannot escape blame' after Nottingham Forest were denied a penalty when Taiwo Awoniyi was brought down by Martin Dubravka... while Liverpool's Diogo Jota was awarded a spot-kick
11 months ago

MARK CLATTENBURG: VAR 'cannot escape blame' after Nottingham Forest were denied a penalty when Taiwo Awoniyi was brought down by Martin Dubravka... while Liverpool's Diogo Jota was awarded a spot-kick

Daily Mail  

Just last month, Liverpool were awarded a penalty at Anfield when Diogo Jota was judged to have been tripped by Newcastle’s Martin Dubravka. Anthony Taylor, who did not award Nottingham Forest a penalty when Taiwo Awoniyi was tripped by the same keeper. Awoniyi had more of a case than Jota - the raised right arm of Dubravka made it impossible …

Ange Postecoglou left to rue crucial moments as Tottenham concede late equaliser
11 months, 1 week ago

Ange Postecoglou left to rue crucial moments as Tottenham concede late equaliser

The Independent  

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Sean Dyche bemoans lack of VAR intervention after Luton beat Everton to progress
11 months, 2 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
1 year ago

VAR controversy has to rally us – Vincent Kompany

The Independent  

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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 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 ago

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

The Independent  

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

Uefa drop VAR official who gave controversial PSG penalty vs Newcastle

The Independent  

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Southgate said VAR checks left him bored in Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea Premier League game
1 year, 2 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, 2 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, 2 months ago

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

The Independent  

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Ange Postecoglou reacts to VAR calls as Spurs earn two red cards in defeat to Chelsea
1 year, 2 months ago

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

The Independent  

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Arsenal issue statement on ‘unacceptable refereeing and VAR errors’ after Mikel Arteta outburst
1 year, 2 months ago

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

The Independent  

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Virgil van Dijk: Liverpool finally had some luck go our way against Everton
1 year, 2 months ago

Virgil van Dijk: Liverpool finally had some luck go our way against Everton

The Independent  

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Steps Taken to Avoid Repeat of Liverpool VAR Error: Referee Howard Webb
1 year, 3 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, 3 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, 3 months ago

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

The Independent  

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Liverpool VAR farce compared to Abu Dhabi controversy by Pierre Gasly: ‘Referees make mistakes’
1 year, 3 months ago

Liverpool VAR farce compared to Abu Dhabi controversy by Pierre Gasly: ‘Referees make mistakes’

The Independent  

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Referees governing body announces changes to VAR protocols after fallout from Diaz’s disallowed goal
1 year, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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 …

Explained: The Luis Diaz VAR error in Tottenham v Liverpool
1 year, 3 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 …

Tony Harrington named fourth official for Newcastle-Brentford after VAR ‘error’
1 year, 4 months ago

Tony Harrington named fourth official for Newcastle-Brentford after VAR ‘error’

The Independent  

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Mike Dean refused to send wrong decision to VAR as referee ‘is a mate’
1 year, 4 months ago

Mike Dean refused to send wrong decision to VAR as referee ‘is a mate’

The Independent  

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Officials excluded from Premier League fixtures after Onana penalty error
1 year, 5 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, 5 months ago

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

The Independent  

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