Tag: Dermot Gallagher

Ex-ref says Brentford got lucky with decisions in Arsenal clash

Brentford were lucky not to concede a penalty against Arsenal and the referee made the correct decisions on Kai Havertz, according to former referee Dermot Gallagher.
The big screen shows the VAR (Video Assistant Referee) action, checking for a penalty for handball during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Arsenal at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on May 7, 2023. (Photo by LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP via Getty Images)

Alan Shearer outraged at rightfully overturned penalty against Arsenal

Alan Shearer's fury at Newcastle penalty overturn was hilariously misplaced, as VAR made the correct decision against Arsenal.
English referee Jonathan Moss (C) is surrounded by Arsenal players appealing for a handball decision during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Brentford at the Emirates Stadium in London on February 19, 2022. (Photo by IAN KINGTON/AFP via Getty Images)

Ex-referee says Arsenal denied penalty vs Brentford – but just 1

Retired referee Dermot Gallagher has admitted Arsenal should have had a penalty against Brentford, but only one.
Kyle Walker's high kick against Arsenal (Photo via Sky Sports News)

Former ref assesses Arsenal penalty shout for Walker high kick

Dermot Gallagher thinks Arsenal would get a free-kick for Kyle Walker's high kick anywhere else on the pitch, even though the ref didn't give one in the box.

Gallagher: Penalty for push on Ramsey was correct decision

Former referee Dermot Gallagher says Arsenal were correctly awarded a penalty against Burnley on Sunday.

Gallagher: Sterling didn’t dive to win penalty against Arsenal

Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher says Raheem Sterling didn't dive to win a penalty against Arsenal at the weekend.