Howard Webb, the chief of the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL), has addressed controversial decisions made by referees in recent matches. Webb discussed the incorrect disallowed goal by Liverpool's Luis Diaz against Tottenham, stating that the referee was unaware of the mistake until the end of the game. He also commented on Manchester City's Mateo Kovacic, who was fortunate not to receive a red card against Arsenal, explaining that the referee did not want to have a negative impact on the game by overreacting. Webb expressed a desire for a rule change that would allow VAR to reverse decisions after mistakes. He also mentioned steps being taken to prevent a repeat of the Liverpool VAR error. Additionally, Webb revealed that PGMOL would support a global review of VAR, potentially leading to adjustments. Former Premier League striker Robert Earnshaw suggested involving ex-players to improve VAR's decision-making process. Charlie Wyett of The Sun expressed hope for the introduction of automated offside decisions in the Premier League. Currently, playing out the conversation between referees and VARs live is prohibited, but there are discussions about allowing it. Furthermore, there are plans to extend the use of in-stadium VAR announcements beyond FIFA events to provide a more transparent experience for spectators.
🗣 "It's been a really terrible few weeks for English football." The Sun's Charlie Wyett hopes automated offside decisions will be brought to the Premier League next season ⚽⏳ https://t.co/QbJA1mekin
A more transparent experience for spectators? The use of in-stadium VAR announcements is set to be extended beyond Fifa events 🎥⚽🗣 Read 👇 #BBCFootball
Playing out the conversation between referees and VARs live is currently banned under the laws of football. https://t.co/Gy1tmTQFmL
Former Premier League striker Robert Earnshaw believes the involvement of ex-players could help sharpen VAR's decision-making process ⚽🤝 https://t.co/9F0aJkiVpE
Steps taken to avoid repeat of Liverpool VAR error - Webb https://t.co/9uaknv2AoF https://t.co/tSxiTK99Ue
PGMOL chief Howard Webb reveals 'clear' Malo Gusto Chelsea red card decision after mistake made🚨 https://t.co/vGRy5V4Kth https://t.co/vGRy5V4Kth
Howard Webb has said PGMOL would support a global review of VAR that could lead to “tweaks”. Read the full story 🔽 https://t.co/gUOfXqEfuy
Howard Webb wants rule change so VAR can reverse decisions after mistakes https://t.co/vF1B9iH5pM
PGMOL chief, Howard Webb has had his say on THAT decision... 🧵⤵️ #BBCFootball https://t.co/HLzraPvN3c
Howard Webb admits Mateo Kovacic was 'extremely fortunate' to avoid red card at Arsenal Full story 👇 https://t.co/kPojl2jusU
🗣 "[Michael Oliver] doesn't want to have a negative impact on the game by overreacting." PGMOL chief Howard Webb admits Manchester City's Mateo Kovačić was "extremely fortunate" not to be sent off against Arsenal 🟥 https://t.co/nrSjokPGHE
🗣 "[The referee] didn't know at all until the end of the game." PMGOL chief Howard Webb answers questions on Luis Diaz's incorrectly disallowed for Liverpool against Tottenham 🔴⚽ https://t.co/3lF0mx0FIQ