15 Feb 2026 09:06:59
Were the officials on the Aston Villa/ Newcastle game last night trying to make us fans like VAR?
{Ed001's Note - that was my thoughts watching the games on Friday night and Saturday. Every referee seemed to be deliberately making bad decisions, as they were so comically bad that it was not possible they could get them all wrong in one day imo. It is telling that VAR requires extra officials at Premier League pay level.....}
15 Feb 2026 09:33:06
Possibly the worst refereeing performance I've seen in long time.
The other thing I noticed was that nearly all the bad decisions went in favour of the home team. I guess VAR can't be accused of being a "homer. ".
15 Feb 2026 10:44:38
The performances were really abysmal by the officials and really should be sacked but we all know they won't.
16 Feb 2026 09:43:42
Appalling refereeing and reason why VAR should and will be retained for key decisions like penalties - including whether foul committed in or oustide the area of course - red cards, and offsides if leading to a goal.