Tag: refereeing

30 April 2024 0

Howard Webb defends Premier League refereeing standards

By Total Football News

One of the main criticisms of VAR is the experience of supporters in stadiums, with fans often left in the dark while a decision is being made or reviewed.

During the 2023 women’s World Cup, referees explained their decisions to supporters over the tannoy once they had been to the pitchside monitor.

Webb says the Premier League is looking at ways to improve the experience for supporters in stadiums, including

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10 April 2024 0

Daniel Farke: Leeds United manager says his team has had six refereeing apologies

By Total Football News
: Leeds players appeal for a handball during to the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Sunderland at Elland Road on April 9, 2024 in Leeds, United Kingdom
Leeds United players appeal for a penalty against Sunderland, one of two big shouts that angered manager Daniel Farke

Leeds United boss Daniel Farke says they have received six apologies from referees’ body PGMOL this season.

The 47-year-old said he expected two more after his team had two penalty appeals turned down in Tuesday’s 0-0 Championship draw with Sunderland.

Leeds went second with the point, but will be overhauled if

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1 April 2024 0

Burnley: Vincent Kompany says refereeing ‘not good enough’ in Premier League

By Total Football News
Vincent Kompany is shown a red card by referee Darren England
Vincent Kompany said he apologised to the match officials after the draw at Chelsea

The standard of refereeing in the Premier League this season “hasn’t been good enough”, says Burnley manager Vincent Kompany.

Kompany was shown a red card by referee Darren England during the 2-2 draw at Chelsea on Saturday for protesting against a penalty decision which led to defender Lorenz Assignon being sent off.

Six Burnley players have

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