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VAR "should be scrapped" as debate rages after latest Premier League controversy

THE BIG DEBATE: After some high profile decisions at Chelsea, Newcastle, Brighton and Manchester United at the weekend, we asked our Mirror Football team just what they would do with VAR

Daily Mirror

EFL ‘incredibly frustrated’ by goal-line technology failure in Huddersfield game

Town were denied an equaliser against Blackpool when Yuta Nakayama’s effort crossed the line

The Independent UK

West Ham’s David Moyes and Declan Rice escape FA charge for furious VAR criticism

David Moyes and Declan Rice have escaped being charged by the FA for their comments following West Ham’s disallowed equaliser at Chelsea on Saturday — but the Hammers boss could still face action for allegedly confronting the referee.

Evening Standard

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PGMOL effectively accepts VAR decisions at Chelsea and Newcastle were wrong

The referees’ body has effectively admitted the decisions to disallow goals at Chelsea and Newcastle on Saturday were wrong.

The National (Scotland)

Premier League bosses order urgent review into "abysmal" VAR decisions

It is an unprecedented step but shows the level of frustration over the decisions which denied Newcastle and West Ham goals against Crystal Palace and Chelsea respectively

Daily Mirror

PGMOL to co-operate with Premier League review of controversial VAR incidents

The referees’ body has effectively admitted the decisions to disallow goals at Chelsea and Newcastle on Saturday were wrong.

The Independent UK

Referee Howard Webb announces Premier League return as he makes VAR promise

Former Premier League referee Howard Webb will return to the English game in a senior role

Liverpool Echo

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Howard Webb to become PGMOL’s first chief refereeing officer later this year

Webb, who has worked in the USA and Canada for the past six years, aims to improve standards when he takes on the role.

The Independent UK

Bristol City manager hits back at Danny Murphy as he responds to club's 'worrying' penalty stat

The talkSPORT pundit claimed Pearson is in "victim mode" after criticising the standard of refereeing

Bristol Post

Mark Halsey: Bristol City's Nigel Pearson was right to criticise refs as standards keep falling

Nigel Pearson revealed he's considered retiring from football such is his frustration over the number of incorrect decisions that negatively influence a game

Bristol Post

Chelsea have precedent over Anthony Taylor ban after petition gets Thomas Tuchel support

Chelsea were left incensed by referee Anthony Taylor after they were held to a 2-2 draw by Tottenham on Sunday, with an online petition quickly set up calling for him to be banned from their matches

Daily Mirror

Bristol City manager calls for referees to be mic'd up while backing the introduction of VAR

The Bristol City manager believes it's time for a change after his side were on the receiving end of two controversial decisions against Hull

Bristol Post

Mike Dean to remain in the Premier League despite announcing retirement as referee

Mike Dean will become a dedicated video assistant referee for the Premier League, despite announcing his retirement and hanging up whistle at the end of the 2021-22 season

Daily Mirror

The cultural stigmatisation of referees is still relevant today

A new novel based on Uriah Rennie – the Premier League’s first and only black referee – has reopened an age-old issue

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Football London

Premier League referees shake-up to have major impact on Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham

There will be a big shake-up at PGMOL next season as several key figures are stepping down

Daily Mirror

Premier League set for refereeing overhaul as PGMOL chief Mike Riley adds to changes

The head of the PGMOL, Mike Riley, will leave his role next season as the refereeing body continues to undergo huge changes with the likes of Martin Atkinson and Mike Dean both retiring

Liverpool Echo

Mike Riley to step down as Everton and Liverpool informed of PGMOL Premier League shake-up

Referee chief Mike Riley will be leaving Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) next season

Liverpool Echo

Why family values make Frank Lampard perfect fit for Everton

Frank Lampard and his family felt at home with Everton from the start

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Daily Mirror

Black referees slam plans to create new roles non-white officials can't get

The domestic game continues to have a massive shortage of Black and Asian referees with none in the top two divisions and just a handful in the lower leagues

Liverpool Echo

Everton boss Frank Lampard charged by FA for Liverpool penalty comments

The FA has accused Everton manager Frank Lampard of bringing the game into disrepute and have asked him to respond by Monday

Liverpool Echo

Everton search for answers from PGMOL as Frank Lampard point raised

Your Everton morning headlines as Everton ask PGMOL question and David Moyes' dream XI named

Liverpool Echo

Everton right to demand PGMOL answers and it could have big relegation say

Seeking clarity and a better understanding over why decisions are going against Everton is fair, as is showing the club won't take controversial decisions without seeking an explanation

Daily Mirror

Two Premier League referees 'to retire this season' ahead of major PGMOL shake-up

Premier League referees Martin Atkinson and Jonathan Moss will both call time on their careers and take up new roles at the end of the season ahead of a major shake-up at the PGMOL

The Guardian - UK

Pioneering referee aims to keep officials up with women’s game’s rise

Bibiana Steinhaus-Webb blazed the trail for female officials in Germany and now hopes to improve decision-making in England

The Independent UK

OLD Everton contact PGMOL over refereeing decisions in derby defeat to Liverpool

Frank Lampard’s side felt they should have had a penalty in the 2-0 loss at Anfield.

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