Tag: PGMOL

Aston Villa: PGMOL made ‘poor decision’ to appoint Thomas Bramall for Manchest United match – Keith Hackett
26 May 2025 Off

Aston Villa: PGMOL made ‘poor decision’ to appoint Thomas Bramall for Manchest United match – Keith Hackett

By Total Football News

Professional Game Match Officials Limited made a “poor management decision” in appointing Thomas Bramall to officiate Aston Villa’s defeat by Manchester United, says former referees’ boss Keith Hackett.

Villa have complained to referees’ body PGMOL about Bramall after he made a “big mistake” in their 2-0 defeat at Manchester United on Sunday that contributed to them missing out on the Champions League.

Bramall blew for a foul when Morgan Rogers

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Aston Villa complain to PGMOL after ‘big mistake’ at Old Trafford
25 May 2025 Off

Aston Villa complain to PGMOL after ‘big mistake’ at Old Trafford

By Total Football News

So, what do the Football Association (FA) laws say?

Law 5 states: “The referee may be assisted by a video assistant referee only in the event of a ‘clear and obvious error’ or ‘serious missed incident’ in relation to: goal/no goal, penalty/no penalty, direct red card (not second caution), mistaken identity when the referee cautions or sends off the wrong player of the offending team.”

A message on social media

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James Tarkowski: Everton defender should have been sent off against Liverpool, PGMOL says
3 April 2025 Off

James Tarkowski: Everton defender should have been sent off against Liverpool, PGMOL says

By Total Football News

James Tarkowski should have been sent off during Everton’s defeat at Liverpool on Wednesday, the Premier League’s refereeing body has acknowledged.

Tarkowski caught Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister just below the knee with his studs in the 11th minute of the Merseyside derby at Anfield.

The Everton centre-back was shown a yellow card and the video assistant referee (VAR) decided to take no further action after a 10-second review.

But

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David Coote: Referee will not appeal against PGMOL sacking
24 December 2024 Off

David Coote: Referee will not appeal against PGMOL sacking

By Total Football News

Former Premier League official David Coote will not appeal against his dismissal from referees’ body the PGMOL.

Coote, 42, was sacked earlier this month following a “thorough investigation” into his conduct by the PGMOL (Professional Game Match Officials Limited).

He had the right to appeal, but sources have told BBC Sport the official has decided against doing so.

BBC Sport has contacted Coote for comment.

Coote was suspended by the

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David Coote: Premier League referee sacked with immediate effect by PGMOL
9 December 2024 Off

David Coote: Premier League referee sacked with immediate effect by PGMOL

By Total Football News

The PGMOL first took action against Coote on 11 November following the release of a video on social media, which allegedly showed him criticising Liverpool and their former manager Klopp.

The video appeared to refer a Premier League match that Coote officiated between Liverpool and Burnley in July 2020, which finished 1-1.

Klopp criticised Coote after the game, saying the referee failed to give fouls for challenges made on Liverpool’s

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David Coote: PGMOL taking new allegations around Premier League official ‘very seriously’
13 November 2024 Off

David Coote: PGMOL taking new allegations around Premier League official ‘very seriously’

By Total Football News

Referees’ body PGMOL says it is taking new allegations around Premier League official David Coote “very seriously”.

Coote is suspended from his role pending an investigation into a video which emerged earlier this week, in which the 42-year-old appeared to make disparaging remarks about former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.

On Wednesday the Sun newspaper published pictures it says were taken during this summer’s European Championship, alleging they appear to show

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David Coote: Referee suspended by PGMOL over alleged anti-Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp video
11 November 2024 Off

David Coote: Referee suspended by PGMOL over alleged anti-Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp video

By Total Football News

Premier League referee David Coote has been suspended after a video allegedly showing him making derogatory comments about Liverpool and the club’s former manager Jurgen Klopp was circulated on social media.

Refereeing body PGMOL says the suspension comes into force with immediate effect and is pending a full investigation.

The video, widely shared on social media, has not been verified by the BBC. It is unclear when it was filmed

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Nottingham Forest: Nuno Espirito Santo says Premier League club will back referees and PGMOL
16 August 2024 Off

Nottingham Forest: Nuno Espirito Santo says Premier League club will back referees and PGMOL

By Total Football News

Nuno Espirito Santo said Nottingham Forest “have to trust” referees to get big decisions right in the new season as he makes efforts to rein in his criticism.

Forest manager Nuno expects Howard Webb, the former World Cup final referee who oversees officiating at the top level in England, to drive up standards.

Nuno and Forest defender Neco Williams have been fined for misconduct and warned about their future conduct

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Nottingham Forest offered chance to hear VAR audio by PGMOL
23 April 2024 0

Nottingham Forest offered chance to hear VAR audio by PGMOL

By Total Football News

Nottingham Forest will be offered the chance to privately hear VAR audio from three penalty claims in their match against Everton last Sunday.

On Monday, the club called for the audio between video assistant referee Stuart Attwell and on-field official Anthony Taylor to be released publicly.

Forest were furious after three penalty appeals were rejected in the 2-0 defeat at Goodison Park, which kept them just a point above the

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