The Professional Game Match Officials Ltd (PGMOL) have defended their use of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) after controversial remarks made by former official Mike Dean. CONTINUE READING>>>>>
Dean, speaking on Up Front with Simon Jordan on Thursday, admitted he refused to correct an error while on VAR duty, because he didn’t want to cause the on-field referee, Anthony Taylor, any “grief”.
The incident happened last season during the 2-2 draw between Chelsea and Tottenham at Stamford Bridge.
Shortly before Harry Kane’s late equaliser, Cristian Romero appeared to pull Marc Cucurella’s hair before a set-piece was taken.
In a statement from the Professional Game Match Officials Ltd (PGMOL), a spokesperson said: “VARs undergo extensive training with the focus centred entirely around effectively working with the on-field team of officials to rectify clear and obvious errors.
“When VARs identify a clear and obvious error by the on-field team and match officials, they should intervene and recommend a review by the referee. We strongly refute any suggestions that VARs do not intervene, for whatever reason, when they have identified a clear and obvious error.”…… Continue Your Reading
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