Refereeing in English football has been under a cloud of scrutiny ever since the introduction of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system. The constant controversies and high-profile mistakes have eroded the trust and confidence of players, managers, and fans in the system. Despite efforts to improve and refine VAR, the negative perception seems to persist,
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Liverpool head coach Arne Slot recently addressed concerns about the lack of signings during the summer transfer window. Despite not bringing in new players, Slot emphasized the strength of his existing squad. He expressed confidence in the team’s abilities and highlighted that not all teams need to make signings to become stronger. Slot praised his
Erik ten Hag recently spoke out in defense of his role in Manchester United’s recruitment policy, asserting that he has not been the driving force behind targeting players he has previously worked with. Despite the recent influx of former Ajax players joining the club, including Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui, Ten Hag emphasized that
Manchester United’s manager, Erik ten Hag, has made it clear that he will not rush Luke Shaw back into action following another injury setback for the full-back. Shaw, who has been sidelined with a calf injury, is expected to be out until after the season’s first international break. Despite not featuring for Ten Hag’s team
The policy surrounding the declared allegiances of Premier League referees is set to become public knowledge following a complaint from Nottingham Forest regarding the appointment of a VAR last season, as confirmed by Howard Webb. The controversy arose when Forest expressed their discontent with Stuart Attwell, a Luton Town supporter, being named as the video
Tottenham’s decision to suspend Yves Bissouma for the Premier League opener against Leicester City due to his inhalation of laughing gas, as shown in social media footage, raises questions about the responsibilities of professional footballers as role models. Ange Postecoglou expressed disappointment in Bissouma’s actions and highlighted the need for trust rebuilding within the team.
Newcastle United has officially announced that midfielder Sandro Tonali is eligible to return to competitive football for his team’s upcoming game against Tottenham on September 1st. This comes after the completion of a lengthy 10-month ban that was imposed on Tonali for breaching gambling rules in Italy. The ban, which was handed down by the
Manchester City’s winger, Oscar Bobb, is facing a setback as he is set to miss the start of the season due to a broken bone in his leg. The injury occurred during a training session when Bobb attempted to make a turn, resulting in the bone break. This unfortunate incident did not involve any other
Recent reports suggest that Napoli have initiated contact with Manchester United regarding the potential transfer of midfielder Scott McTominay. While United is open to offers for McTominay, it is important to note that the club is not actively seeking to offload the Scotland international. Napoli’s offer for McTominay is currently being considered, although United is
Manchester United has officially confirmed that Bruno Fernandes has signed a new contract with the club. The Portugal midfielder has agreed to a one-year extension, with the option of another year, which will keep him at Old Trafford until 2027. This new deal comes as a significant milestone in Fernandes’ career at Manchester United. In