Howard Webb admits Mateo Kovacic should have been sent off vs Arsenal in Man City controversy Man City midfielder deemed lucky to dodge dismissal in title race clash Evening Standard · Oct 11, 2023
Howard Webb disappointed by VAR failure to correct ‘clear error’ on offside goal Miscommunication between officials led to Luiz Diaz’s goal being wrongly ruled out for offside in Liverpool’s 2-1 defeat at Tottenham. The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023
Howard Webb suggests rule change so VAR can reverse decisions after errors Howard Webb has acknowledged ‘disappointment’ from the PGMOL at the errors that led to VAR denying Liverpool a legitimate goal at Tottenham The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2023
Howard Webb addresses VAR controversy after Liverpool’s loss to Tottenham Fallout continues after “significant human error” Evening Standard · Oct 10, 2023
‘I can’t do anything’: world of VAR removes power of rational thought Audio from Stockley Park shows the officials’ confusion for Liverpool’s ‘goal’ and confirms the referee’s job has been made harder The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2023
VAR audio from Luis Díaz’s wrongly disallowed goal is released by PGMOL The VAR audio from the disallowed goal for Liverpool at Tottenham has revealed that the replay operator was first to spot the embarrassing error The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2023
VAR audio of Liverpool offside error to be released to public Liverpool have received the audio of Saturday’s controversial VAR decision and will review the footage The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023
Every VAR apology so far: From Liverpool offside to Man City handball Liverpool have said there is a ‘clear need for escalation and resolution’ after Luis Diaz’s disallowed goal become the latest major VAR error to hit the Premier League The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023
VAR officials who made Liverpool error took charge of UAE match just 48 hours before Referees Darren England and Dan Cook have been stood down for the rest of this weekend’s games The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023
The Premier League now faces a credibility ‘crisis’ – and latest VAR farce is just the tip Comment: After Liverpool were denied an ‘onside’ goal at Tottenham, who can blame the conspiracy theorists when VAR continues to lack any transparency? The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023
VAR’s failings threaten to plunge Premier League into mire of dark conspiracies What happened at Tottenham on Saturday only further erodes trust in referees in this country, which could badly damage the game The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2023
VAR officials who made Liverpool error took charge of UAE match just 48 hours before Referees Darren England and Dan Cook have been stood down for the rest of this weekend’s games The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2023
Thomas Frank expects apology over Newcastle penalty Brentford goalkeeper Mark Flekken was penalised for a challenge on Anthony Gordon. The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2023
Thomas Frank expecting Howard Webb apology as Brentford ‘trolled’ by VAR in Newcastle loss Bees boss unhappy with decisions during eventful game at St James’ Park Evening Standard · Sep 16, 2023
The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023 Tony Harrington named fourth official for Newcastle-Brentford after VAR ‘error’ Officials on the day determined that City defender Manuel Akanji, who was stood offside, did not interfere with play.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2023 It’ll always be eVARngelists v VARsonists but TV tell-all is a positive step Football isn’t meant to be perfect – perhaps Match Officials: Mic’d Up can help us towards a touch of sympathy for officials
The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2023 Match Officials Mic’d Up: what the new TV show tells us about referees New programme fronted by Howard Webb offers a welcome insight into the big decisions – and some lighter moments too
The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2023 Crossing a new refereeing rubicon, with help from Michael Owen In today’s Football Daily: Refereeing the referees, plus Brendan Rodgers
Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2023 Released VAR discussions explain why Arsenal had Kai Havertz penalty overturned against Manchester United Anthony Taylor originally pointed to the spot but the Gunners were left frustrated after the decision was changed following a VAR review
Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2023 Premier League to play VAR audio of incidents on TV show this week Premier League fans will be given a chance to hear VAR discussions between officials in a new TV programme featuring referees' chief Howard Webb.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2023 Time-wasting in football is ugly, maddening – and absolutely vital Football is not a gameshow, and referees should not stage-manage the action to ensure a more ‘entertaining’ product
The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023 I won’t sit on the fence – Mike Dean ready to criticise referees in new role Dean quit his role as a dedicated VAR and coach in the summer in order to move into a role as a pundit on Sky Sports’ Soccer Saturday.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2023 Referee and VAR officials not selected for games after Wolves penalty error The officials who failed to award Wolves a penalty at Manchester United have been punished by not being selected for Premier League games this weekend
The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023 Referees chief Howard Webb explains exactly why more added time is here to stay Ending games without injury time even with a big scoreline will no longer be encouraged
The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023 New added time approach here to stay – Premier League referee chief Howard Webb Referees in competitions worldwide have been instructed by the game’s lawmakers to more accurately measure time lost to stoppages.