Serial whingers Nottingham Forest must forget VAR conspiracies and fix their own failings first
11 months, 1 week ago

Serial whingers Nottingham Forest must forget VAR conspiracies and fix their own failings first

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. Read our privacy policy If the two highest points in Nottingham Forest’s history occurred in Munich and Madrid in 1979 and 1980 respectively, one of the lower moments occurred at Goodison Park in 2024. Two-time champions of Europe in the days when they were known for Brian Clough’s wit, now serial whingers in a season of constant complaining, Forest reacted to defeat at Everton by tweeting: “Three extremely poor decisions – three penalties not given – which we simply cannot accept. NFFC will now consider its options.” In the days when they were the club of Clough, their manager didn’t want the Forest players to show dissent to referees. open image in gallery Nottingham Forest have lost 18 games this season, more than any club not in the bottom three But Forest have become the face and voice of the game’s toxic obsession with referees and VAR, with their inability to attribute defeat to anything other than officiating.

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Premier League: Nottingham Forest loses appeal against fine over social media posts targeting VAR last season
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Premier League: Nottingham Forest loses appeal against fine over social media posts targeting VAR last season

The Hindu  

An independent appeal board has dismissed Nottingham Forest’s appeal against a 750,000 pound fine imposed on the Premier League club over social media posts criticising a Video Assistant Referee last season, the FA said on Monday. Forest was angered at being denied three penalty claims in a 2-0 loss at Everton last April, and minutes after the game they posted …

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

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

Daily Mail  

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

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

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

The Independent  

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Nottingham Forest fined £750,000 after FA sought £1m sanction over VAR post
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Nottingham Forest fined £750,000 after FA sought £1m sanction over VAR post

The Independent  

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Nottingham Forest fined after criticising VAR Stuart Attwell on social media
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Nottingham Forest fined after criticising VAR Stuart Attwell on social media

The Independent  

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Poor refereeing is ‘destroying the Premier League’ say Nottingham Forest
6 months ago

Poor refereeing is ‘destroying the Premier League’ say Nottingham Forest

The Telegraph  

Late in the first half, Forest were also aggrieved when Taiwo Awoniyi collided with Fulham centre-back Joachim Andersen in the penalty area but VAR judged it was not a foul. A senior Forest source said: “The standard of refereeing is destroying the status of the Premier League and damaging its clubs. “VAR was intended to improve the game for clubs …

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 …

Nottingham Forest take legal action against Sky Sports as owner warns Gary Neville: ‘This is not over’
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Nottingham Forest take legal action against Sky Sports as owner warns Gary Neville: ‘This is not over’

The Independent  

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Nottingham Forest’s response to VAR controversy ‘too emotional’ – Stuart Broad
11 months ago

Nottingham Forest’s response to VAR controversy ‘too emotional’ – Stuart Broad

The Independent  

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Simon Hooper to referee Nottingham Forest's clash with Man City as relegation contenders wait to find out punishment for furious post criticising Stuart Attwell after Everton defeat
11 months ago

Simon Hooper to referee Nottingham Forest's clash with Man City as relegation contenders wait to find out punishment for furious post criticising Stuart Attwell after Everton defeat

Daily Mail  

Simon Hooper will take charge of Nottingham Forest’s clash with Manchester City on Sunday – the club’s first game since their remarkable tirade at Premier League officials. Forest are likely to be in the dock for their furious post on X after last weekend’s 2-0 defeat at Everton, in which they noted that VAR official Stuart Attwell was a fan …

Nottingham Forest's appeal against four-point deduction for breaking spending rules will take place tomorrow - amid club's furious statement slamming referees' chiefs
11 months ago

Nottingham Forest's appeal against four-point deduction for breaking spending rules will take place tomorrow - amid club's furious statement slamming referees' chiefs

Daily Mail  

Nottingham Forest's appeal against their four-point deduction for breaking spending rules will be heard on Wednesday. Forest were penalised four points for failing to stay in line with the Premier League's profitability and sustainability regulations, which has left them a single point above the bottom three. Forest's next game is at home to champions Manchester City on April 28, before …

Nottingham Forest, Stuart Attwell’s Luton link and a melodrama played out on social media
11 months, 1 week ago

Nottingham Forest, Stuart Attwell’s Luton link and a melodrama played out on social media

New York Times  

It was roughly five minutes after the full-time whistle in Everton’s 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest on Sunday afternoon that the send and nuclear buttons were pressed together. A 45-word statement, laden with anger, was uploaded to Forest’s X account, bemoaning “three extremely poor decisions” that were said to be testing the patience of Nuno Espirito Santo and his side. …

Nottingham Forest issue extraordinary statement accusing Luton-supporting VAR of bias
11 months, 1 week ago

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

The Independent  

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Nottingham Forest are making 'FOOLS of themselves' with 'dangerous' referee statement, Ian Ladyman claims on It's All Kicking Off... and admits he'd be 'embarrassed' if he was a fan
11 months, 1 week ago

Nottingham Forest are making 'FOOLS of themselves' with 'dangerous' referee statement, Ian Ladyman claims on It's All Kicking Off... and admits he'd be 'embarrassed' if he was a fan

Daily Mail  

Nottingham Forest are making 'fools of themselves' with their statement criticising the officials against Everton, Ian Ladyman has claimed on It's All Kicking Off. Nottingham Forest shared a bizarre statement criticising the officiating against Everton following their defeat Ian Ladyman criticised the statement and said Forest are making 'fools of themselves' with the post Forest, owned by Evangelos Marinakis, are …

Gary Neville demands Mark Clattenburg resign from Nottingham Forest role over VAR storm
11 months, 1 week ago

Gary Neville demands Mark Clattenburg resign from Nottingham Forest role over VAR storm

The Independent  

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Nottingham Forest’s furious tweet: What happened and why did they post it?
11 months, 1 week ago

Nottingham Forest’s furious tweet: What happened and why did they post it?

New York Times  

It is easy to be critical of Nottingham Forest. Callum Hudson-Odoi and Ashley Young moments before the handball incident Yet while X, formerly Twitter, might not be the most appropriate of places for a Premier League club to let off steam about match officials, the post was a reflection of the mood among the Forest hierarchy, the coaching staff and …

Nottingham Forest in the dock with FA to launch investigation after explosive social media post questioning VAR official Stuart Attwell's integrity
11 months, 1 week ago

Nottingham Forest in the dock with FA to launch investigation after explosive social media post questioning VAR official Stuart Attwell's integrity

Daily Mail  

Nottingham Forest will face an FA investigation after the club questioned the integrity of video referee Stuart Attwell on social media. After the final whistle at Goodison Park, Forest’s official account on X wrote: ‘Three extremely poor decisions — three penalties not given — which we simply cannot accept. We are not comfortable with the referees.’ Forest’s refereeing consultant Mark …

MARK CLATTENBURG: Referee's hat-trick of howlers to deny Nottingham Forest penalties at Everton is mind-boggling… and all of this could have been avoided by refereeing chiefs
11 months, 1 week ago

MARK CLATTENBURG: Referee's hat-trick of howlers to deny Nottingham Forest penalties at Everton is mind-boggling… and all of this could have been avoided by refereeing chiefs

Daily Mail  

One of these errors would have been bad enough. Three was a joke, and that is why Nottingham Forest were left feeling victimised after another defeat in which zero big decisions went their way. The television replays told a very different story and VAR Stuart Attwell had to send Taylor for a second look to correct his call. Referee Anthony …

Nottingham Forest launch bitter attack on referees chiefs over penalty claims
11 months, 1 week ago

Nottingham Forest launch bitter attack on referees chiefs over penalty claims

The Independent  

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Nottingham Forest release incredible statement blasting 'three extremely poor decisions' during defeat at Everton and sensationally claim 'the VAR is a Luton fan'... as Jamie Carragher labels online o
11 months, 1 week ago

Nottingham Forest release incredible statement blasting 'three extremely poor decisions' during defeat at Everton and sensationally claim 'the VAR is a Luton fan'... as Jamie Carragher labels online o

Daily Mail  

Nottingham Forest have blasted three 'extremely poor decisions' regarding penalties that were not given in their favour in their 2-0 defeat to Everton. Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo revealed after the match: 'I don’t understand the reason for the decisions of Anthony Taylor and VAR because I see the images. Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo did not understand …

Jamie Carragher claims Nottingham Forest 'should have had a penalty' after the ball hit Everton's Ashley Young on the arm - but was judged to be in a 'natural position'
11 months, 1 week ago

Jamie Carragher claims Nottingham Forest 'should have had a penalty' after the ball hit Everton's Ashley Young on the arm - but was judged to be in a 'natural position'

Daily Mail  

Jamie Carragher claims Nottingham Forest should have had a first-half penalty against Everton after the ball struck Ashley Young on the arm. 🤔 pic.twitter.com/U13SmkNgHf — Sky Sports Premier League April 21, 2024 Jamie Carragher felt that Nottingham Forest should have have a penalty for handball Ashley Young's arm was apparently in a 'natural position for the movement he was making' …

Explained: Liverpool’s winner, a drop ball, angry Marinakis and a vocal Clattenburg cameo
1 year ago

Explained: Liverpool’s winner, a drop ball, angry Marinakis and a vocal Clattenburg cameo

New York Times  

Nottingham Forest’s Premier League clash with Liverpool ended with angry and unusual scenes following Darwin Nunez’s 99th-minute winner at the City Ground. Forest coach Steven Reid was shown a red card, owner Evangelos Marinakis tried to question referee Paul Tierney in the tunnel and there was an unconventional media briefing from ex Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg — who is …

Nottingham Forest appoint ex-Premier League official Mark Clattenburg as their referees' analyst... as Nuno Espirito Santo's side seek to improve their understanding of decisions
1 year, 1 month ago

Nottingham Forest appoint ex-Premier League official Mark Clattenburg as their referees' analyst... as Nuno Espirito Santo's side seek to improve their understanding of decisions

Daily Mail  

Nottingham Forest have appointed former Premier League official Mark Clattenburg as their referees’ analyst. Clattenburg, who retired from officiating in 2017, has most recently been lead referee in the BBC TV show Gladiators but will now work on a consultancy basis with Nuno Espirito Santo’s side. Mark Clattenburg retired from officiating in 2017 and has most recently been lead referee …

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
1 year, 1 month 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 …

Nottingham Forest 'demand ref Rob Jones be BANNED from taking charge of their matches after making a second complaint about his officiating this season' - as referees' chief Howard Webb 'confirms Will
1 year, 3 months ago

Nottingham Forest 'demand ref Rob Jones be BANNED from taking charge of their matches after making a second complaint about his officiating this season' - as referees' chief Howard Webb 'confirms Will

Daily Mail  

Nottingham Forest have reportedly demanded Rob Jones be suspended from officiating their matches following the referee’s blunder in sending off Willy Boly in the 3-2 defeat against Bournemouth. Howard Webb, the head of Professional Game Match Officials Ltd, has contacted new Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo to confirm Jones made a serious error in showing Boly a second yellow card …

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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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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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

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

Daily Mail  

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

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

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

The Independent  

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VAR takes centre stage yet again – it was never supposed to be like this
3 years, 2 months ago

VAR takes centre stage yet again – it was never supposed to be like this

The Independent  

The video assistant referee once again took centre stage on another exciting weekend in the Premier League. An innocuous coming together between Diogo Jota and Palace goalkeeper Vicente Guaita saw the visitors – after much deliberation – awarded a spot-kick upon review, which Fabinho dispatched to put the game to bed a minute from time. With the importance of finer …

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

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

News 18  

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

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

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

News 18  

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

More VAR Dramas As Liverpool Draw With Midtjylland In The UEFA Champions League
4 years, 3 months 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 …

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

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

Daily Mail  

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

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

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

News 18  

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

Frank Lampard wants 'collective sit-down' over VAR controversies
4 years, 8 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, 8 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 …

'We cannot go on like this': Graeme Souness slams VAR yet again
5 years, 3 months ago

'We cannot go on like this': Graeme Souness slams VAR yet again

Daily Mail  

Graeme Souness has once again slammed VAR after it allowed a Liverpool goal and denied Wolves their own in Sunday's Premier League clash - and the pundit has offered up his own fix to the offside rule. Speaking on Sky Sports at half time, Souness said 'we cannot go on like this,' and even proposed a change to the offside …

Gary Neville SLAMS VAR after penalty drama in Arsenal vs Norwich
5 years, 3 months ago

Gary Neville SLAMS VAR after penalty drama in Arsenal vs Norwich

Daily Mail  

There were a mad few minutes during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Norwich on Sunday, as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang missed a penalty, before scoring his second attempt after it had to retaken because of an encroachment in the area. Norwich players surround the referee after a penalty decision was given for handball in the box Christoph Zimmermann protests to …

Silva defends VAR despite tough decisions in Everton's defeat
5 years, 5 months ago

Silva defends VAR despite tough decisions in Everton's defeat

The Hindu  

Everton manager Marco Silva has defended VAR after two decisions went against the Toffees in their 3-2 defeat at Brighton on Saturday. Brighton went on to score a controversial penalty as Michael Keane was adjudged to have fouled Aaron Connolly, before Lucas Digne put through his own net in stoppage time. Former Watford and Hull City manager Silva is under …

Premier League: VAR has committed four errors in league this season, says referees’ chief Mike Riley
5 years, 6 months ago

Premier League: VAR has committed four errors in league this season, says referees’ chief Mike Riley

Firstpost  

Riley said there had been incidents where a referee’s decision should have been overturned. The introduction of the Video Assistant Referee has been unable to prevent four wrong decisions in the Premier League matches this season, referees’ chief Mike Riley has said. Riley, managing director of the official referee’s body and the man responsible for VAR in England, said technology …

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