Premier League announces change to takeover rules amid Manchester United sale
The Premier League has banned fully-leveraged buy-outs of its clubs.
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Howard Webb hopes to appoint ex-footballers as referees, Peter Crouch says 'not sure I could do your job'
Chief refereeing officer Howard Webb has said that he hopes to bring former players in to become referees as part of a drive to improve standards. Webb refereed almost 300 Premier League games along with UEFA competitions and international matches, and in 2022 he was appointed to the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) as chief refereeing officer.
Howard Webb keen to air more conversations between match officials and VARs
Referees chief Howard Webb says airing conversations between match officials and VARs concerning key Premier League incidents is likely to become a regular event.
Referees could explain VAR decisions in stadiums
Leagues around the world could be given the green light to trial referees making in-stadium announcements to explain decisions after VAR reviews before the end of the year, but broadcasting live discussions on decisions looks less likely.
Manager and player behaviour not good enough, says referees' chief Webb
The behaviour of players and managers towards match officials has not been good enough this season, English referees' chief Howard Webb said on Tuesday as he called for a stronger approach to address the issue.
In-game audio of VAR calls to be released more often next season - Webb
Releasing in-game audio recordings of VAR decisions concerning key incidents in Premier League matches is likely to become more common next season, referees' chief Howard Webb has said.
Premier League referee chief Howard Webb hints at big changes impacting Man United and Man City
Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) director Howard Webb has claimed he is looking at ways to "draw back the curtain" on refereeing decisions during Premier League matches.
Tottenham and Brighton fined £100,000 each following touchline brawl
Tottenham and Brighton have been fined £100,000 each following the touchline brawl between the two benches in the recent Premier League game.