Lineker - there is hope

[army88]

This is a very old argument and, if you believe all the hype surrounding it, there would be nobody refereeing any team at all.
For instance, Michael Oliver is a Newcastle fan, therefore, he is excluded from refereeing them and also Sunderland. However, every team in the PL has an effect on Newcastle, therefore, should he be excluded from all the games. Likewise, as they were in Europe, should he be excluded from refereeing in the European Champions League?

Here's an idea. Why don't we just believe that the referees are unbiased and would not seek to make any decision which might or might not benefit a team they support ? Then if some Club is desperate enough to mutter otherwise then they should be politely ignored.

I agree Sub to a point however in a percentages scenario if you look at it now it’s not just the ref is it it’s 3 men in a box 100 miles away who can influence a game.

The referee is one thing but Var is also in the equation now - imo anyway.

[Supersub6]

I agree Sub to a point however in a percentages scenario if you look at it now it’s not just the ref is it it’s 3 men in a box 100 miles away who can influence a game.

The referee is one thing but Var is also in the equation now - imo anyway.

My views on VAR are well known, I have been against it since it was first mentioned. I do not want any football match officiated by a committee. Three people on the field can do more than an adequate job, it's a shame that FIFA do not think so!