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Premier League trialing major rule change - and it could have a huge impact on the game

The Premier League could see a drastic difference in time wasting with one simple rule change

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Howard Webb maintains Premier League referees improving with just ‘two VAR errors this season’

The refereeing chief believes improvements have been made in the speed and accuracy of VAR reviews

The Independent UK

Nottingham Forest fined £750,000 after FA sought £1m sanction over VAR post

Forest were unhappy with Stuart Attwell’s performance in their defeat to Everton in April and pointed out he is a fan of relegation rivals Luton.

The Independent UK

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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Fernandes did not receive suspension after FA rescinded decision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

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

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

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...

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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

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)

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

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.

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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

The most iconic football referees

The man with the whistle can be a star in his own right

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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

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The Guardian - UK

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

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

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

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

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

The VAR decision has come under intense scrutiny on social media

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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

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)

'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

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

‘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

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