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Manchester United: Howard Webb explains VAR error for Bruno Fernandes red card as audio released

Fernandes did not receive suspension after FA rescinded decision

Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2024

VAR audio from Declan Rice red card incident reveals referee ‘didn’t like’ decision

Referee Chris Kavanagh said he was left with ‘no choice’ but to send Rice off in the 1-1 draw against Brighton

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2024

Arsenal: Referee chief says Declan Rice was correctly sent off but admits mistake was made

Brighton striker Joao Pedro escaped a booking for a similar offence

Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2024

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Rebecca Welch Retires From Refereeing To Join PGMOL Management

Rebecca Welch, the trailblazing referee, retires from officiating to lead PGMOL's Select Group Women's Professional Game, leaving a lasting legacy in footb...

Ready or not, Manchester United’s Premier League reboot starts now

In today’s Football Daily: Erik ten Hag aims to get his team out of the starting blocks against Fulham – and it’s live

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2024

Referees’ allegiances will not be made public as Howard Webb comments clarified

Referees’ allegiances are not going to be made public this season, despite comments from Howard Webb which appeared to suggest they would be.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 15, 2024

Not fair to criticise VAR just because you don’t like final decision, says Howard Webb

Howard Webb has hit back at criticism of VAR when it is just because managers ‘don’t like the final decision’

The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2024

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Premier League To Publicly Declare Referee Allegiances For Transparency

Learn about the new transparency measures in Premier League refereeing to address potential conflicts of interest.

Premier League clubs vote on keeping or scrapping VAR technology

The Premier League clubs are getting a chance to have their say on the continuation of VAR in the top flight

FourFourTwo · Jun 6, 2024

The most iconic football referees

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FourFourTwo · May 28, 2024

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 · May 3, 2024

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 · May 1, 2024

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 · Apr 30, 2024

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 · Apr 12, 2024

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The Guardian - UK · Apr 11, 2024

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

FourFourTwo · Mar 20, 2024

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

The VAR decision has come under intense scrutiny on social media

Premier League Refereeing Decisions Under Scrutiny After Recent Controversies

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

The Guardian - UK · Mar 4, 2024

Paul Tierney lands VAR role but PGMOL denies it is punishment for referee

Paul Tierney will not referee a Premier League game this weekend but will be on VAR duty for Arsenal v Brentford

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MLS referees locked out as labor dispute threatens league operations

Learn about the MLS referee lockout and its implications for the league, players, and fans. Impacts on officiating and the future of MLS.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 1, 2024

'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.

FourFourTwo · Dec 22, 2023

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

The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2023

‘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 · Dec 21, 2023

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 · Dec 18, 2023

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

The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2023

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

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

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