Tag: PGMOL
Premier League refs blocked from taking on UAE and Saudi jobs
Premier League referees have been blocked from taking on one-off games in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, according to a report.
Arsenal sub booked for checking on injured David Raya
Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly was bizarrely booked by Michael Oliver for checking on an injured David Raya. Fans question the referee's logic in this baffling decision.
PGMOL confirm absurd reason for Arsenal sub booking
Arsenal fans were left baffled and amused as PGMOL confirmed Myles Lewis-Skelly's bizarre booking for 'unsporting behaviour' during Arsenal's draw with Manchester City.
Clubs consider bringing foreign referees to Premier League
The Premier League will support in-stadium VAR communication, with clubs pushing to allow Europe's top officials to referee domestic games.
Arsenal and Liverpool urged to stop public VAR complaints
Premier League acknowledges VAR issues but urges Arsenal and Liverpool to refrain from public complaints, highlighting efforts to enhance the system.
Gary Neville blames Arsenal and Liverpool for Forest PGMOL complaint
Gary Neville criticises Arsenal and Liverpool for influencing Nottingham Forest's PGMOL complaint over Ivan Toney's contentious goal.
How the FA successfully made Arteta’s interviews boring
The ridiculous FA charges against Mikel Arteta brought about the inevitable outcome on Saturday, with the manager refusing to answer media questions.
Mikel Arteta stands firm on freedom of speech in football
Mikel Arteta, Arsenal's manager, stands firm on 'freedom of speech' despite facing an FA charge, reinforcing his commitment to authenticity and open dialogue.
FA make Arsenal and Arteta charge decision
Though Mikel Arteta has been charged for his comments on Arsenal's 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United, the club will face no punishment.
Arsenal prepare dossier for PGMOL
Arsenal are set to confront PGMOL with a detailed dossier of refereeing complaints following Arteta's critique after the Newcastle match.
Arsenal vs PGMOL and the media: A roundup
Arsenal stand firm in the face of VAR controversies, FA inquiries, and media criticism, with Arteta unapologetic over his comments on officiating.
Daily Mail wage war on Arsenal and Arteta
With claims being made phone calls were made to instruct pundits to tone down their criticism of match officials following Arsenal's recent defeat to Newcastle United, the Daily Mail's media machine has kicked into gear
Premier League to finally combat time-wasting
The Premier League are set to take wasted time more seriously this season, by monitoring incidents like goal celebrations, penalties, and red cards.
Why FA are right not to punish official after Liverpool v Arsenal
Assistant Referee Constantine Hatzidakis faces no action after an alleged elbow on Liverpool's Andy Robertson during a match against Arsenal and that is the right call.
Constantine Hatzidakis suspended until 2 investigations conclude
Controversial elbow incident involving assistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis has implications for Arsenal and raises questions on refereeing integrity.
Lee Mason leaves PGMOL after Arsenal VAR error
Lee Mason has left the referees' body PGMOL by mutual consent, following his mistake made Arsenal's match against Brentford.
Refs called for emergency meeting after major Arsenal mistake
Chief refereeing officer for PGMOL, Howard Webb, called an emergency meeting of referees in response to a controversial weekend for VAR in the Premier League.
Mike Dean U-turn keeps him in refereeing
Mike Dean was expected to leave refereeing when he retired at the end of the season but there has been a U-turn somewhere and he will now take up a new job in refereeing.
Arsenal booked for fewer fouls than everybody except Watford
If you think that referees are quicker to book Arsenal players than any other side, I'm here to tell you that you aren't paranoid because it's (almost) true.
Martin Atkinson and Jon Moss to retire with Mike Dean
We all know that Mike Dean is set to retire at the end of the season and he will be joined by Martin Atkinson and Jon Moss.
Minus 7 – Arsenal suffer most at hands of VAR overturns in Premier League
You aren't imagining it if you think Arsenal are getting the worst of VAR, with ESPN totalling decisions to find Arsenal clear at the bottom of the table.
Unbelievable ref selected for Arsenal’s game at Tottenham
While this season has been pretty painful, we have at least been able to relax knowing Martin Atkinson hasn't been involved, in any capacity,...
21 Premier League referees, why do Arsenal always get Martin Atkinson?
Martin Atkinson's performance during Arsenal's match at Brighton on Saturday was one of the worst we've seen and while we can say blaming the referee for a defeat is refusing to accept how poor Arsenal are, Arsenal and the referee can both be sh*t at the same time.
Arsenal PGMOL referee selection machine breaks down
Against Manchester City on Wednesday, Arsenal will get a set of match officials that does not involve Martin Atkinson, Mike Dean, nor Chris Kavanagh in what almost feels like a minor miracle.
Premier League referees will finally use pitchside monitors properly from next season
Premier League referees will finally use pitchside monitors properly from next season to rule on offside calls as well as red cards.
Daily Mail claim clubs NOT PGMOL at fault for VAR farce
The Daily Mail today reported that PGMOL are not responsible for the fact that referees do not use pitchside monitors because that was the decision of Premier League clubs in at least four meetings.
Sacked referee to return despite being sacked for mocking disabled person
Bobby Madley is set for a return to refereeing in England, despite being sacked by PGMOL for mocking a disabled person.
The curious case of Bobby Madley, PGMOL and their disregard for discrimination
Bobby Madley quit as a referee last summer in a move that was said to have sent 'shocks' through PGMOL, the overlords of officialdom, but the former official has broken his silence about what happened and it raises even more questions about PGMOL and what they get up to out of sight.
Premier League told to soften VAR offside use but won’t
The Premier League has no intention of changing how it uses VAR to adjudicate marginal offsides despite a reminder from the International Football Association Board that VAR is supposed to be used for 'clear and obvious errors'.
Craig Pawson robs Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal against Chelsea
Mikel Arteta was robbed of his first win as Arsenal head coach by a series of awful mistakes, led by the referee Craig Pawson.
Premier League refs WILL use VAR more from this weekend
Premier League refs are set to use VAR more despite saying they wouldn't.
On Thursday, it was claimed that the Premier League had told PGMOL...
Premier League tells referees to use VAR more, refs say no
The Premier League has reportedly told referees to use VAR more to put an end to the controversies we've already seen this season but the referees are happy with how things are going.
Newcastle manager fined for speaking the truth
Rafa Benitez has been fined £60,000 for his comments about Andre Marriner before Newcastle’s game against Crystal Palace despite simply stating a fact.
Premier League referee quits
Premier League referee, Bobby Madley, has quit football to move to Norway with his partner.
Wenger highlights ‘very, very bad decision’ after Newcastle defeat
Arsene Wenger has criticised the Premier League for failing to adopt VAR ahead of the new season after watching his side lose 2-1 at St James’ Park on Sunday.
Who pays referees?
Referees are under the spotlight yet again, so who governs them, and who actually pays their wages?
FA asks Wenger to explain referee comments – again
The Football Association on Thursday asked Arsene Wenger to clarify remarks about penalties given against his side made before and after Arsenal's Premier League game with Chelsea.
Michael Oliver next in line to quit England as PGMOL face big questions
Michael Oliver could be the next referee to leave England in search of a better payday after Mark Clattenburg announced his decision to move to Saudi Arabia.
Laws of the game – proof Alonso should have been sent off against Arsenal
The Chelsea game on Saturday was another typical example of a referee bottling a decision.
You have to ask - why do they regularly fail...
Atkinson horror show highlights desperate need for change
After a poor display from Martin Atkinson in Arsenal's win over Sunderland, our resident laws-of-the-game expert, got a little bit worked up...