Tag: referees

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson to send dossier to referees amid frustration
5 April 2026 Off

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson to send dossier to referees amid frustration

By Total Football News

Josh Maja converted the penalty to put his side 2-0 up after George Dobson had earlier diverted Isaac Price’s drilled free-kick into his own net.

In addition to his concerns around the spot-kick against James Morrison’s side, Parkinson also raised concerns over the treatment of striker Sam Smith.

Parkinson added: “The second goal is a huge lift for them. You need help from referees and when you get a referee

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Premier League: Referees can stop non-captains from approaching them under new rules
16 May 2025 Off

Premier League: Referees can stop non-captains from approaching them under new rules

By Total Football News

During Uefa competitions this season, the signal used to indicate the use of ‘only the captain’ guidelines is one arm extended, showing the flat of the hand.

“This signal may be adopted by other competitions, but currently there is no mandatory signal at the highest levels of the game, as different countries may have varying views on what signal best suits their football environment,” added an IFAB spokesperson.

The governing

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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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VAR: Premier League clubs to vote on whether to scrap video assistant referees
15 May 2024 0

VAR: Premier League clubs to vote on whether to scrap video assistant referees

By Total Football News

Premier League clubs will vote on whether to scrap video assistant referees (VAR) from next season at their annual general meeting next month.

Wolves have formally submitted a resolution to the Premier League which will trigger a vote when the 20 member clubs meet in Harrogate on 6 June.

The club said VAR was introduced “in good faith” but has led to “numerous unintended negative consequences that are damaging the

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Nuno Espirito Santo: Nottingham Forest boss says referees must take more responsibility
26 April 2024 0

Nuno Espirito Santo: Nottingham Forest boss says referees must take more responsibility

By Total Football News

Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo has called on referees to take responsibility and stop relying on VAR.

The head coach labelled the technology “a mess” but insisted Forest do not have a personal issue with Stuart Attwell – despite singling out the video assistant referee for Sunday’s 2-0 defeat at Everton.

Forest are expected to face Premier League and Football Association charges after a social media post on Sunday

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Man City: Pep Guardiola defends integrity of Premier League referees
24 April 2024 0

Man City: Pep Guardiola defends integrity of Premier League referees

By Total Football News

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he has “never had doubts” about the integrity of Premier League referees.

It comes after Nottingham Forest issued an angry post on social media criticising officials following their 2-0 defeat at Everton on Sunday.

Forest said they were “considering their options” over “extremely poor” refereeing decisions.

“They do their job as best as possible,” Guardiola said.

“When they do the job, they want to

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Howard Webb: VAR right to stay out of Liverpool-Man City penalty decision says referees’ chief
19 March 2024 0

Howard Webb: VAR right to stay out of Liverpool-Man City penalty decision says referees’ chief

By Total Football News
Manchester City's Jeremy Doku challenges Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister in the final seconds of their 1-1 Premier League draw
Manchester City’s Doku escaped giving away a penalty for this challenge on Liverpool’s Mac Allister in the final seconds of their 1-1 Premier League draw

Referees’ chief Howard Webb has said the video assistant referee (VAR) was right not to interfere as Liverpool were not given a late penalty in their recent 1-1 draw with Manchester City.

City winger Jeremy Doku caught Alexis Mac Allister with a high boot in

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