Standard of refereeing

[Omegstrat6]

Glad to see that the standard of refereeing remains so high! How in the world was Harry Kane still on the pitch after that reckless challenge on Robertson that could easily have done some serious damage? I get it if the ref didn't see it but isn't that what VAR is for? Shocking.

[Leicesterbaggie]

The problem isn't so much the referees on the field of play as they have a split second to make a decision. It's the 'muppets' in charge of VAR. They can look at an incident as many times as they like and from every angle and still they get it wrong. Of course Kane should have been sent off, as should the Barnsley lad for the foul on Hughill. I'm not saying that either were intentional but they were both red cards. As I say, VAR isn't the problem, it's those using it.

[Yarmbaggie]

The problem isn't so much the referees on the field of play as they have a split second to make a decision. It's the 'muppets' in charge of VAR. They can look at an incident as many times as they like and from every angle and still they get it wrong. Of course Kane should have been sent off, as should the Barnsley lad for the foul on Hughill. I'm not saying that either were intentional but they were both red cards. As I say, VAR isn't the problem, it's those using it.

Not so sure the foul on Hugill adds to the VAR argument either way as we don’t have VAR in the Championship.

Yes, probably, both Kane and the Barnsley player should both have been sent off and neither was. One though had the ‘benefit’ of potentially being reviewed by VAR the other didn’t.

However, just accept whatever system we have it ain’t 100% safe and there will be errors, with or without VAR and no matter who is making the decisions.

[Barrera]

The tackle on Hugill was a disgrace. Say what you like about Hugill’s ability as a striker .... but he’s an experienced pro who know’s what it’s all about. And his reaction said it all. Poor referee (again) that night.

[Leicesterbaggie]

Not so sure the foul on Hugill adds to the VAR argument either way as we don’t have VAR in the Championship.

Yes, probably, both Kane and the Barnsley player should both have been sent off and neither was. One though had the ‘benefit’ of potentially being reviewed by VAR the other didn’t.

However, just accept whatever system we have it ain’t 100% safe and there will be errors, with or without VAR and no matter who is making the decisions.

You are correct, I shouldn't have used the foul on Hughill as an example as there was no VAR, my mistake. However, still thought that it was a red card. Doesn't alter the fact of how many poor decisions VAR comes to though!

[Yarmbaggie]

You are correct, I shouldn't have used the foul on Hughill as an example as there was no VAR, my mistake. However, still thought that it was a red card. Doesn't alter the fact of how many poor decisions VAR comes to though!

What I find sad compared to the football I grew up watching in the 60s is that the football now has been become all about debating and analysing the contentious moments as well as focus on the Manager and the owner.

Back in the day I am sure there were as many errors by referees and linesmen (as they were called then) as there are now. The difference was they were not looked at by tv and all of us at the match just were in awe of the skill of the players and the excitement of the match.

I can hardly think of many games, except the goal we scored at Leeds, and of course the England gaol in the 66 World Cup game when there was much controversy as there has been this weekend, let alone every weekend. It fills tv shows and papers as well as social media but to be honest who is talking about some of the game moves, the skill, the characters, or indeed the many misses.

All the focus from the match seems to be on referees and decisions and of course Managers.

I have to say the other one is the focus on the owners. In the 60s most supporters didn’t have a clue who the owners were, especially of other clubs, and didn’t give a toss who they were.

Happy days!!! I am sure we have lost a lot despite the obscene wealth now in the game.