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PGMOL chief Howard Webb has commented on several controversial decisions in recent matches. He addressed the incorrectly disallowed goal of Luis Diaz for Liverpool against Tottenham, stating that the referee was unaware of the mistake until the end of the game. Webb also admitted that Manchester City's Mateo Kovacic was "extremely fortunate" not to receive a red card against Arsenal, as the referee did not want to negatively impact the game. Webb expressed his desire for a rule change that would allow VAR to reverse decisions after mistakes. Ally McCoist praised referee Michael Oliver for his decision-making in the Kovacic challenge. Steps are being taken to avoid a repeat of VAR errors, according to Webb. He also mentioned that PGMOL would support a global review of VAR that could lead to adjustments. Webb revealed a clear decision on Malo Gusto's red card for Chelsea after a mistake was made. The use of VAR audio incidents was discussed, including the disallowed goal for Liverpool, a handball penalty, Gusto's red card, and Kovacic's tackles. Eric Dier and Matt Doherty engaged in a social media debate about a penalty shout. The lack of professionalism and excessive apologies for VAR decisions in the Premier League were criticized by David Ornstein of The Athletic. Former Premier League striker Robert Earnshaw suggested that involving ex-players could improve VAR's decision-making process. The possibility of automated offside decisions and the extension of in-stadium VAR announcements were also mentioned. The ban on broadcasting conversations between referees and VARs live during matches was highlighted. Opposition from referees is the main obstacle to broadcasting discussions between VARs and match officials, but the issue is expected to be reconsidered by football's lawmakers. FA chief executive Mark Bullingham supports the idea of broadcasting the working out of VAR decisions, but referees are against it.
🗣 "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
If we’re going to put up with VAR interrupting the game, taking some of the joy out of scoring & creating false hopes of perfection, shouldn’t we go all in & hear the working out, too? FA boss Mark Bullingham seems to think so…but referees don’t. More ⤵️ https://t.co/eUSKvIU8tW
Playing out the conversation between referees and VARs live is currently banned under the laws of football. https://t.co/Gy1tmTQFmL
Opposition from referees is the biggest obstacle to the discussions between VARs and match officials being broadcast live — but football’s lawmakers are expected to look at the issue again, the FA’s chief executive Mark Bullingham has said https://t.co/UE6IAYItCi
Former Premier League striker Robert Earnshaw believes the involvement of ex-players could help sharpen VAR's decision-making process ⚽🤝 https://t.co/9F0aJkiVpE
A few comments on last night's VAR show with Howard Webb. 1) The Luis Diaz offside had to be covered, but that meant it took over this show. There are "political" reasons against it in the background, but would have been better as a standalone. https://t.co/m4y9wd0p14
Steps taken to avoid repeat of Liverpool VAR error - Webb https://t.co/9uaknv2AoF https://t.co/tSxiTK99Ue
Eric Dier and Matt Doherty trade one-word digs on social media as they debate penalty shout Full story 👇 https://t.co/1fBGd5z70y
“Once the game starts, that’s it!” ‼️ “You can’t start going back. They shouldn’t be making the mistake in the first place.” Ally McCoist claims matches should NEVER be stopped, no matter the VAR mistake. 📺 https://t.co/IunyTTlwKO
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
😍 “There was something refreshing about the referee making a decision!” 👏 “Was it a mistake? Yes. But, I liked him being adamant and letting the game go on.” Ally McCoist lauds the way Michael Oliver dealt with the Kovavic challenge on Sunday. https://t.co/1Mxkk5laJj
🗣 "It's very 'pally', everybody using nicknames for each other. It doesn't feel the most strict, professional environment." The Athletic's David Ornstein says there are 'too many' apologies for VAR decisions in the Premier League ⚽ https://t.co/3e2au1xnM4
Darren: “What’s going on here? Why can’t they just say they got it wrong??” Hugh: “What they said about re-refereeing the game. Why is VAR there?” Darren Ambrose & Hugh Woozencroft react to Howard Webb’s comments on VAR https://t.co/YqMtRyNzSs
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
VAR audio incidents on tonight's "Match Officials Mic'd Up" with Howard Webb and Michael Owen (7pm UK): - Luis Diaz's disallowed goal vs. Tottenham - Joao Gomes' handball penalty vs. Luton - Malo Gusto's red card vs. Aston Villa - Mateo Kovacic's tackles on Odegaard and Rice
🗣 "[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