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, 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 awarded a penalty for a foul by Sofyan Amrabat Gordon couldn't believe he didn't receive a penalty which could have given Newcastle the chance to go 1-0 up Amrabat's tackle down Gordon's Achilles ripped a hole in the Newcastle player's sock ‘I don’t mind the referee getting it wrong on the pitch because things happen really quickly. I thought we performed well, just not in the key moments.’ Meanwhile, Erik ten Hag says Manchester United want to keep Bruno Fernandes at the club, despite the captain giving a post-match interview in which he said, ‘I don't want to be a player the club doesn't want to have. If for some reason they don't want to have me, I will go.’ Premier League clubs will vote next month on whether to scrap VAR next season It comes after a proposal put through by Wolves after a number of high-profile errors this term But Ten Hag said: ‘Absolutely the club wants to keep Bruno.

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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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FA Cup 2024-25: Why is there no VAR in the fourth round?
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Premier League reveals four wrong VAR interventions this season – and claims accuracy has improved
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Premier League reveals four wrong VAR interventions this season – and claims accuracy has improved

The Independent  

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Scottish FA criticise VAR for performance in Old Firm League Cup final clash
3 months, 1 week ago

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

The Independent  

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Where is the VAR? – Villa boss Unai Emery fumes over penalty incident at Forest
3 months, 2 weeks 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, 3 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 …

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 …

Premier League issues plan to improve VAR ahead of new season
7 months, 1 week ago

Premier League issues plan to improve VAR ahead of new season

The Independent  

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Fans heap praise on new VAR feature after its debut at Euro 2024 - claiming this is how the technology 'should ALWAYS work' - as they urge referees' chiefs to bring idea to the Premier League
9 months, 1 week ago

Fans heap praise on new VAR feature after its debut at Euro 2024 - claiming this is how the technology 'should ALWAYS work' - as they urge referees' chiefs to bring idea to the Premier League

Daily Mail  

Fans have called for reforms in how VAR is utilised in the Premier League following Friday's Euro 2024 opener between Germany and Scotland. VAR was twice called upon during the first-half of Germany's 5-1 win against Scotland Referee pointed to the spot after Jamal Musiala was brought down before VAR overturned the decision on review Screens in the stadium then …

Premier League Clubs Vote to Retain VAR at Annual General Meeting
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Premier League Clubs Vote to Retain VAR at Annual General Meeting

News 18  

English Premier League clubs voted on Thursday in favour of continuing to use the Video Assistant Referee system next season. Although the statement did not contain figures for the ballot, held at the Premier League’s annual general meeting, the BBC reported that 19 of the division’s 20 clubs had voted to retain the controversial technology. League chiefs also said they …

VAR vote: What Premier League fans want their clubs to do
10 months, 1 week ago

VAR vote: What Premier League fans want their clubs to do

New York Times  

On Wednesday, The Athletic revealed that Premier League clubs are set to hold a vote at their annual general meeting next month on a proposal to abolish the video assistant referee system from the start of next season. Arsenal: 40% yes It’s perhaps surprising that more Arsenal fans haven’t voted to scrap VAR after many of them felt the system …

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, 1 week 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 …

Yes, get rid of VAR! It has squeezed the joy out of the game, writes OLIVER HOLT. Part of football's beauty is that it can NEVER be perfect
10 months, 1 week ago

Yes, get rid of VAR! It has squeezed the joy out of the game, writes OLIVER HOLT. Part of football's beauty is that it can NEVER be perfect

Daily Mail  

It feels like a lifetime ago now but I was once an enthusiastic proponent of VAR. And now, if the proposal to scrap VAR in English football gathers pace and if there is even a sliver of hope that Premier League clubs vote to rid it from the game this summer, I would bid it good riddance without hesitation and …

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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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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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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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 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 …

Mikel Arteta blasts VAR ‘disgrace’ after controversial Anthony Gordon goal
1 year, 4 months ago

Mikel Arteta blasts VAR ‘disgrace’ after controversial Anthony Gordon goal

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, 4 months 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 …

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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How did the VAR system fare after a week under the spotlight?
1 year, 5 months ago

How did the VAR system fare after a week under the spotlight?

The Independent  

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Nothing’s changed with VAR, says Gareth Southgate
1 year, 5 months ago

Nothing’s changed with VAR, says Gareth Southgate

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 …

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

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, 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 …

The Premier League now faces a credibility ‘crisis’ – and latest VAR farce is just the tip
1 year, 5 months ago

The Premier League now faces a credibility ‘crisis’ – and latest VAR farce is just the tip

The Independent  

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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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Liverpool to ‘explore options’ in response to ‘unacceptable’ VAR error
1 year, 5 months ago

Liverpool to ‘explore options’ in response to ‘unacceptable’ VAR error

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 …

Explained: The Luis Diaz VAR error in Tottenham v Liverpool
1 year, 5 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, 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, 11 months ago

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

The Independent  

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Antonio Conte still fuming over disallowed Tottenham goal as he claims VAR is 'not football'
2 years, 5 months ago

Antonio Conte still fuming over disallowed Tottenham goal as he claims VAR is 'not football'

Daily Mail  

Antonio Conte unleashed another furious attack on VAR, claiming it is killing the emotion of football after Tottenham were denied a 95th minute winner against Sporting Lisbon. For this reason I continue to tell it has to be the right interpretation, but it has to be the interpretation for everybody and not different interpretation otherwise it’s a damage, VAR can …

Red-carded Antonio Conte FUMES at decision to disallow 95th-minute strike
2 years, 5 months ago

Red-carded Antonio Conte FUMES at decision to disallow 95th-minute strike

Daily Mail  

Antonio Conte launched a furious attack on VAR after Tottenham were denied a last-gasp winner amid a chaotic finale to leave their Champions League hopes in the balance. Tottenham boss Antonio Conte was left irate after his team were denied a late winner vs Lisbon Spurs rued a frustrating night after a dramatic Harry Kane effort was marginally ruled offside …

Mikel Arteta relieved for VAR's involvement in Arsenal's win over Leeds after 40 minute delay
2 years, 5 months ago

Mikel Arteta relieved for VAR's involvement in Arsenal's win over Leeds after 40 minute delay

Daily Mail  

Mikel Arteta has expressed his relief that the VAR system was restored after a 40-minute delay during Arsenal’s 1-0 win at Leeds, given it reversed a stoppage-time penalty and red card for his side. Mikel Arteta was delighted with VAR's involvement in 1-0 win over Leeds at Elland Road VAR reduced Gabriel's red card to a yellow card after it …

Marco Silva bemoans lack of VAR 'consistency' after Nathaniel Chalobah's early red card
2 years, 5 months ago

Marco Silva bemoans lack of VAR 'consistency' after Nathaniel Chalobah's early red card

Daily Mail  

Marco Silva blasted VAR’s ‘lack of consistency’ after Nathaniel Chalobah saw red for a reckless tackle on Sean Longstaff. But VAR official Mike Dean advised England to check the monitor and the official eventually decided to brandish a red card. Marco Silva bemoaned VAR consistency after an overturned yellow card saw Nathaniel Chalobah sent off early on ‘We had a …

Thierry Henry: VAR killing 'the beat of the joy of the game' with late decision
2 years, 5 months ago

Thierry Henry: VAR killing 'the beat of the joy of the game' with late decision

Firstpost  

Thierry Henry believes VAR is causing fresh controversies and not reducing arguments about refereeing decisions. London: Thierry Henry believes the time taken to reach decisions using VAR is killing the “joy” of football. “In football we’re still behind, we have so much to learn,” Henry told the Leaders Week sport business conference in London. “What I can see in American …

FSA calls for ‘vast improvement’ to VAR in Premier League
2 years, 6 months ago

FSA calls for ‘vast improvement’ to VAR in Premier League

The Independent  

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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 …

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