Liverpool, Arsenal, Man Utd: Ex-PL ref casts verdict on major VAR calls this weekend
There was plenty of controversy surrounding VAR in this weekend’s Premier League fixtures.
Jarrod Bowen Sport News
Former Premier League referee Keith Hackett slams the use of VAR in England after controversial weekend
The former general manager of the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) has slammed the way VAR is being used in English football after one of the most controversial weekends since its inception. Keith Hackett — who was part of the initial line-up of referees in the Premier League — says “a pig’s ear” is being made of the technology.
VAR vitriol and Man Utd continue rise – 5 things we learned this weekend
Arsenal’s winning start to the season was finally spoiled by a Manchester United side on the rise while a host of controversial rulings saw VAR in the spotlight again.
David Moyes ’embarrassed’ for VAR after expletive-laden referee confrontation
David Moyes branded VAR official Jarred Gillett unfit for duty after an expletive-laden confrontation with referee Andy Madley following West Ham’s 2-1 loss at Chelsea.
PGMOL to ‘fully co-operate’ with Premier League review of VAR incidents
Referees’ body PGMOL has effectively admitted the respective VAR decisions to disallow goals at Chelsea and Newcastle on Saturday were wrong and promised to “fully co-operate” with a Premier League review of the incidents.
Referees' Body To Cooperate With Premier League Review Of VAR
The organisation representing English football's top-flight referees effectively conceded Sunday that the VAR decisions to disallow West Ham and Newcastle goals this weekend were wrong as it promised to "fully co-operate" with a Premier League review of the incidents. The Professional Game Match Officials' (PGMOL) Board took the unusual step of "acknowledging" the specific controversies in a statement issued Sunday. VAR decisions in matches are already reviewed by a five-strong independent panel made up of representatives of the Premier League and the PGMOL as well as three former players. Their findings are sent to the clubs concerned.
Dubious VAR decisions in Premier League will see system, referees go under review
The organisation representing English football's top-flight referees effectively conceded Sunday that the VAR decisions to disallow West Ham and Newcastle goals this weekend were wrong as it promised to "fully co-operate" with a Premier League review of the incidents.
The Premier League asks for VAR to be investigated after a series of controversial incidents blighted the weekend
The Premier League has asked referees' body PGMOL to review the controversial VAR decisions at Chelsea and Newcastle on Saturday.