10 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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 Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo wants referees to have more conviction in their decisions rather than rely on VAR. Forest are in the middle of a storm following their heavy-handed statement after last Sunday’s 2-0 defeat at Everton, where they effectively accused VAR Stuart Attwell of being a Luton fan. “If nobody asked who is refereeing this match before it’s a sign things went well. “We don’t want things to go much further and it becomes personal or abusive to the referees.

Things Var Referees Nuno Espirito referees personal nuno espirito things newsletter var taking lot free decisions mistakes sign santo

History of this topic

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Nuno Espirito Santo keeps grounded despite Nottingham Forest’s highest position in 30 years

The Independent

3 months, 1 week ago

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

The Independent

4 months, 3 weeks ago

‘The fans should be excited’ but Nuno Espirito Santo keeps Forest grounded

The Independent

5 months ago

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

The Independent

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Nuno Espirito Santo urges referees to be more understanding during 'very emotional' games as James Ward-Prowse sees red in 'crazy' Chelsea clash with Forest boss also booked

Daily Mail

Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo has urged referees to understand how emotions can get the better of players after an incident-packed draw with Chelsea. Espirito Santo’s side battled hard to cling on to their point after seeing James Ward-Prowse dismissed after he received a second yellow card in the second half. Ward-Prowse was one of nine players to be …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Nuno Espirito Santo criticises decision to award Fulham penalty as Forest beaten

The Independent

11 months ago

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

The Independent

11 months ago

Nottingham Forest launch bitter attack on referees chiefs over penalty claims

The Independent

1 year ago

Nuno Espirito Santo FUMES at the decision not to send off Jakub Moder for a studs-up lunge on Neco Williams in Nottingham Forest's 1-0 defeat to Brighton... and asks 'why always us?'

Daily Mail

What is going on?! Why should players take stick from fans after they've lost? - Listen to the It's All Kicking Off podcast Andrew Omobamidele's own goal separated the sides at the Amex on Sunday Nottingham Forest sit just three points above the relegation zone after the loss Nuno Espirito Santo demanded to know 'why always us?' as he ranted …

1 year, 1 month ago

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

The Independent

1 year, 2 months ago

Nuno Espirito Santo insists Forest will not hide despite being short of options

The Independent

1 year, 2 months ago

VAR controversy has to rally us – Vincent Kompany

The Independent

1 year, 2 months ago

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

Daily Mail

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

1 year, 3 months ago

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

The Independent

1 year, 3 months ago

Data shows large decrease in players surrounding referees this season

The Independent

1 year, 4 months ago

Referees chief Howard Webb stands by VAR decision on controversial Newcastle goal against Arsenal

The Independent

1 year, 4 months ago

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

The Independent

1 year, 4 months ago

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

The Independent

1 year, 5 months ago

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

The Independent

1 year, 8 months ago

Lack of live VAR communication to football fans ‘a huge missed opportunity’

The Independent

2 years ago

I have to trust – Julen Lopetegui still backs referees despite recent mistakes

The Independent

2 years, 5 months ago

Football has ‘so much to learn’ with VAR from other sports, claims Thierry Henry

The Independent

2 years, 6 months ago

Referees being ‘hung out to dry’ by VAR in the Premier League

The Independent

2 years, 6 months ago

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

The Independent

3 years, 6 months ago

Daniel Farke says VAR made a mistake during Norwich’s defeat to Leicester

The Independent

4 years ago

MARK CLATTENBURG: Premier League refs are bottling it and using VAR as a safety net

Daily Mail

Manchester United pair Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Luke Shaw were left outraged after officials failed to give the Red Devils a penalty at Chelsea after the ball struck the hand of Callum Hudson-Odoi. VAR is a safety net for referees who, for years, have been on their own on that football pitch Q: Are comments from managers, players and club …

4 years, 3 months 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 …

4 years, 5 months ago

Liverpool seek review of application of VAR after controversial decisions in derby

The Independent

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 …

5 years, 2 months ago

Premier League: Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho lambasts VAR, says remote officials have more power than on-field referees

Firstpost

Mourinho’s anger was compounded when VAR assessed another incident where Saints goalkeeper Alex McCarthy dived at Alli’s feet to get to a loose ball and got there first. Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho has launched a broadside at Video Assistant Referees after his team’s New Year’s Day defeat to Southampton, saying remote officials have more power than on-field referees over …

5 years, 4 months ago

Premier League clubs 'to discuss appealing decisions during a game'

Daily Mail

Premier League clubs will discuss the possibility of managers appealing against refereeing decisions during games, according to The Telegraph. Everton and Tottenham's players look on as VAR decides not to give a penalty on Sunday Martin Atkinson was unpopular at Goodison Park after a number of controversial decisions The Telegraph claim that the Premier League will strongly oppose the suggestion, …

5 years, 4 months ago

Premier League clubs to meet referees' chief Mike Riley for VAR discussions

The Independent

5 years, 4 months ago

Premier League chiefs to hold talks with referees on Thursday after another weekend of VAR mayhem

Daily Mail

Premier League chiefs are due to hold talks with top-flight referees on Thursday following another weekend of VAR mayhem. Premier League bosses and referees are set to meet to discuss the usefulness of VAR These included Brighton being awarded a penalty after what appeared to be minimal contact on Aaron Connolly from Everton defender Michael Keane and Arsenal defender Sokratis …

5 years, 6 months ago

Premier League has seen four VAR errors already, admits referees’ chief Mike Riley

The Independent

5 years, 6 months ago

Referees chief Mike Riley hauled in by Premier League to discuss VAR

Daily Mail

Referees chief Mike Riley is under pressure to increase the use of VAR after being called in front of the Premier League to discuss the early-season controversies. Mike Riley was called in front of the Premier League to discuss early-season VAR controversies Riley is also under pressure from law makers IFAB to lower the bar for VAR intervention and instruct …

5 years, 7 months ago

VAR: Why instant replays will not be shown inside Premier League stadiums

The Independent

5 years, 8 months ago

Fifa referee chief Pierluigi Collina warns Premier League over plans to ignore new VAR penalty rules

The Independent

5 years, 9 months ago

UEFA confirms Video Assistant Referees will be used at Nations League finals in Portugal

Firstpost

Video Assistant Referees will be used at this week’s UEFA Nations League finals in Portugal, Europe’s football governing body UEFA said on Monday. VAR, which allows incidents to be reviewed with the help of video replays, was used at last year’s World Cup in Russia and this season’s Champions League knockout stages and will also be part of the Premier …

5 years, 10 months ago

VAR won't end controversy says referees chief Mike Riley

The Independent

6 years, 9 months ago

World Cup 2018: England squad uncertain on VAR after penalty awarded against Kyle Walker

The Independent

6 years, 11 months ago

Jamie Vardy hits out at VAR confusion by claiming players and fans have no idea what is going on

The Independent

7 years, 2 months ago

Mike Riley says early signs are positive with VAR experiment

The Independent

7 years, 8 months ago

I thought video referees would be a good idea... I couldn't have been more wrong

The Independent

7 years, 11 months ago

Arsene Wenger says Video Assistant Referees will safeguard football against corruption

The Independent

7 years, 11 months ago

The introduction of the Video Assistant Referee allows football to take centre stage again - not decisions

The Independent

Discover Related

1 week, 6 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 …

Appeal Forest Var Nottingham Forest