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Echoes of errors: why has VAR sparked so much fury this season?

There have been some glaring mistakes by VAR but it also appears to have increased officiating standards on the pitch

The Guardian - UK

Ipswich and a managerial punt that has almost got them back in the big time

In today’s Football Daily: Kieran McKenna’s incredible work in Suffolk; and Wrexham’s grand plans

The Guardian - UK

Howard Webb admits VAR made error over Forest penalty claim at Everton

Howard Webb has conceded VAR should have intervened to recommend that Nottingham Forest be awarded a penalty during their Premier League game against Everton

The Guardian - UK

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Not the greatest week for the self-proclaimed best league in the world

In today’s Football Daily: the Premier League’s big beasts get a reality check and Howard Webb’s call screening

The Guardian - UK

Premier League to use semi-automated offside in hope of speeding up VAR calls

Premier League clubs have unanimously agreed at a shareholders’ meeting to the introduction of semi-automated offside technology

The Guardian - UK

Howard Webb confirms VAR were correct to not overturn Jeremy Doku penalty decision

The VAR decision has come under intense scrutiny on social media

FourFourTwo

Premier League Refereeing Decisions Under Scrutiny After Recent Controversies

Explore recent controversial referee decisions in Premier League matches and the impact on game integrity.

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'Fascinating' - Rangers VAR audio request latest as SFA revelation suggested

Former referee Dermot Gallagher has urged the SFA to release the VAR audio from Saturday's Celtic vs Rangers showdown.

The National (Scotland)

FourFourTwo Alternative awards: the winners and losers of 2023

What a year it's been – the FourFourTwo team get their imaginary tuxedos on and dish out the prizes for the last 12 months of football

FourFourTwo

‘Trailblazer’ Rebecca Welch breaks new ground as Premier League referee

Forty-year-old set to become league’s first female referee and her appearance may have a welcome effect of lessening abuse

The Guardian - UK

The Football Daily Christmas Awards 2023

In this year’s awards: Spain, Antonio Conte, Howard Webb’s use of language and much, much more

The Guardian - UK

A European draw that not even John Terry could liven up

In today’s Football Daily: Big Cup’s last 16, human decency and VAR for VAR

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Are Manchester United set for more anaesthetic-free Anfield root-canal surgery?

In today’s Football Daily: Victorious barbarians, VAR and Masters degrees

The Independent UK

Howard Webb urges officials to clamp down on unacceptable behaviour to prevent a repeat of Turkey incident

Referee chief Howard Webb has told officials to “keep the foot on the gas” and clamp down on unacceptable behaviour to prevent a repeat of the recent scenes in Turkey.

The Independent UK

Referee Rebecca Welch to break new Premier League ground a decade after chatback

On December 23, Welch will break new ground once again when she takes charge of Fulham against Burnley.

The Guardian - UK

Football dissent rules lead to more yellow cards but less confrontation

Tougher rules on dissent, introduced by football authorities last summer, have sparked a drastic rise in yellow cards but a reduction in on-field confrontation

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Howard Webb admits Simon Hooper made ‘mistake’ in City’s draw with Spurs

The PGMOL chief, who confirmed it was an error not to play advantage in the dying minutes, said referee Hooper ‘devastated’ after incident

The Independent UK

What is VAR, how does it work and what are the biggest problems?

VAR continued to be a hot topic throughout the Premier League season, leading to the PGMOL coming under increasing pressure while Uefa’s officials have also been criticised for their handling

The Independent UK

What is VAR, how does it work and what are the biggest problems?

VAR continues to be a hot topic in the Premier League week on week, leading to the PGMOL coming under increasing pressure while Uefa’s officials have also been criticised

The Independent UK

What is VAR, how does it work and what are the biggest problems?

VAR continues to be a hot topic in the Premier League week on week, leading to the PGMOL coming under increasing pressure while Uefa’s officials have also been criticised

The Independent UK

What is VAR, how does it work and what are the biggest problems?

VAR continues to be a hot topic in the Premier League week on week, leading to the PGMOL coming under increasing pressure while Uefa’s officials have also been criticised

Evening Standard

VAR powers could be extended as IFAB meet in London for talks

VAR could be allowed to make decisions over corners, free-kicks and yellow cards

The Independent UK

What is VAR, how does it work and what are the biggest problems?

Wolves continue to feel aggrieved after more controversial decisions in their loss to Fulham, leading to the PGMOL coming under increasing pressure while Uefa’s officials have also been criticised

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