Referees

With VAR delays continuing to frustrate football fans, Snickers has teamed up with former Burnley FC manager Sean Dyche to launch the world's first VAR spa.

Premier League loses 19 HOURS of game time to VAR delays
The Premier League is the most VAR disrupted in Europe - with 19 hours of delays every season.

Gabriel Gudmundsson was sent off in Leeds United's draw with Crystal Palace.

Panel confirm ruling on red card in Leeds United's draw with Palace

STOPPAGE TIME: The drive to add more time on for stoppages this season has dropped off in the Football League since early-season games like Swansea City's at Watford in October

Officials must do more to stop spoilers from time-wasting, says Daniel Farke

Leeds United were left frustrated by the refereeing performance in their draw with Sunderland. Image: George Wood/Getty Images

Referees from Leeds and Rotherham controversies set for Premier League work

Nu Brown accidentally makes contact with Ben Currie's head during a tackle. (Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)

Brown defends referee but fears for sport's future after controversial red card

VAR COMMENTS: Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom complains to referee Rob Jones during the 2-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers

Paul Heckingbottom 'delighted' Blades deemed to have got lucky with VAR decision

FLASHPOINT: Referee Peter Bankes' reported comments to Paul Heckingbottom about Sheffield United goalkeeper Wes Foderingham's goalkicks were clumsy, but not a sign of corruption

Conspiracy theories distract from dealing with poor refereeing - Stuart Rayner

DETAILS: Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom

Sheffield United prove Heckingbottom's point in losing three with late lapses

This year is the 24th edition of the tournament

2023 Six Nations Championship referees and TMOs for every game

Rotherham United manager Matt Taylor. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Rotherham United boss Matt Taylor makes plea to referees' assessors

No goal: The big screen shows the VAR decision to disallow a Leeds United goal for offside during the Premier League match at West Ham last weekend. (Picture: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

VAR is here to stay, so here’s six ways to improve it - Stuart Rayner

Hull KR's Matt Parcell crosses for a controversial try against Castleford Tigers (DEAN ATKINS/SWPIX)

Why Castleford Tigers boss Daryl Powell felt his side missed out

Referee Rebecca Welch: First female to be appointed to take charge of an EFL game, Harrogate Town v Port Vale on Easter Monday. Picture: Adam Davy/PA

Harrogate Town chief welcomes first EFL woman referee

LEE MASON: Unable under the rules to explain his decision at West Bromwich. Picture: PA

Why it’s time to give referees the chance to explain their decisions - Sue Smith...

Neil Warnock.

Middlesbrough boss Neil Warnock criticises 'devious' Huddersfield Town tackles

STANDING UP: Leeds United's Ian Poveda should be applauded for not diving in the penalty area at Chelsea last weekend. Picture: Matthew Childs/AFP/Getty.

To dive, or not to dive and the cheating that VAR should catch – Sue Smith

Middlesbrough manager Neil Warnock.

Neil Warnock slams ‘disgrace’ of an equaliser as Middlesbrough drop points

Wakefield Trinity coach, Chris Chester, is a member of the RFL laws panel. PIC: Jonathan Gawthorpe/JPIMedia

RFL rule changes for 2020 include clamping down on gamesmanship and infringement...

Eddie Jones

Referees' meetings are '˜waste of time', says England coach Eddie Jones

Referee Phil Bentham.

Gareth Ellis: We have seen in league that VAR can produce some video nasties

Fury: Darren Ferguson confronts the officials after the game. Picture: Marie Caley

Doncaster Rovers boss Ferguson apologises for '˜shoot them' rant at officials
DONCASTER Rovers manager Darren Ferguson could be in trouble with the football authorities, despite apologising for his scathing attack on referees.
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Doncaster Rovers manager, Darren Ferguson, has apologised for comments he made after yesterday's match in which he complained about the standard of referees and said shooting them would be a good idea.

Doncaster Rovers manager Darren Ferguson apologises for 'tongue-in-cheek' commen...

Salford's Josh Jones threw the ball forward at Huddersfield Giants' Danny Brough, pictured, and was awarded a penalty by referee James Child (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe).

Referees told to clamp down on unsporting behaviour

Josh Scowen celebrates his late winning goal.

Barnsley 3 QPR 2: It's always sweeter to score last-minute winner '“ Heckingbott...

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Grant Woodward: Rugby’s chance to grab a generation

Fetuli Talanoa.

Radford rues missed chances in Hull FC loss to Saints

Leeds Rhinos coach Brian McDermott. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Rule changes intended to bring clarification

The RFL are going to trial a two-referee system in Academy games later this year.

Dave Craven: Move towards two-referee system needs to be encouraged

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Rotherham United 2 Colchester United 2: Lee denies Millers to leave Evans fuming

Cockerill rages at officiating as title-chase pressure intensifies

Leeds United: Warnock charged over referee ‘snub’

Have your say: Warnock believes ‘thousands of screaming Millwall fans’ led to Va...
Manager Neil Warnock was furious with referee Mark Halsey after 10-man Leeds United lost 1-0 to Chris Wood’s late winner at Millwall yesterday.
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UEFA get tough on racism with finals warning

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Referees give what they see, maintains Kean as he plots champions’ downfall

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Referees wired up for TV comments

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Stoke City 0 Chelsea 0: Stuttering start for Chelsea with Villas-Boas ‘vexed’ by...

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League looks to raise respect level for referees

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Festive Football: I would be at Millers if I wasn't working - Webb

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Lessons must be learned, says Regan

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Leeds United anger at Ashbee elbow

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Grant charged after confronting referee

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