Ex-PL ref blasts Liverpool decision with VAR ‘ruining the game’

Former Premier League referee Keith Hackett thinks the offside calls from VAR are “ruining the game” after Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino had a goal ruled out in their 2-1 win over Aston Villa. The incident left Liverpool fans scratching their heads with Diogo Jota ruled offside by the smallest of fractions after the VAR got […]

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Man Utd star Pogba told he would’ve been sent off in rugby

Man Utd star Paul Pogba should’ve been shown a red card for his “forearm smash” on Tottenham defender Serge Aurier, according to former Premier League referee Keith Hackett. Goals from Fred, Edinson Cavani and Mason Greenwood saw the Red Devils come from a goal behind to beat Spurs 3-1 on Sunday. There were a couple […]

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VAR sideshow detracts, distracts from moments of excellence

One of the worst byproducts of VAR is less the implementation itself and more how it dominates the discourse. The football becomes secondary.   Sean Longstaff closed his eyes and hoped for the best in the Burnley six-yard box. His plunge towards the ball was a courageous decision, but sadly his head was met with […]

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Comparing Pedri’s 2020-21 stats to Liverpool’s current creators

Liverpool‘s title defence has been a poor one, so it is little wonder a lot of Reds fans are turning their attentions towards the summer, looking at who the club might bring in to bolster Jurgen Klopp’s options so they can challenge Manchester City’s dominance next season. According to the Daily Mirror, Liverpool have expressed […]

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Rio urges Man Utd to sign ‘left field’ Haaland, Kane alternative

Rio Ferdinand thinks Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin would be a good alternative for Man Utd if they fail to land Erling Haaland or Harry Kane this summer. The Red Devils are understood to be in the market for a striker in the summer with Borussia Dortmund’s Haaland and Tottenham’s Kane the two most heavily linked. […]

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Where are they now? Mourinho’s Scudetto-winning Inter from 2010

Inter Milan are closing in on their first Scudetto in 11 years, looking set to end Juventus’ nine-year stranglehold at the top of Serie A. There have been plenty of ups and downs since their last league title, delivered by Jose Mourinho as part of the club’s legendary 2009-10 treble-winning campaign. Claudio Ranieri’s Roma had […]

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Top ten next managerial destinations for Jose Mourinho

Jose Mourinho is surely coming towards the end of his Tottenham tenure, but where will he go next? International management is a possibility.   10) Crystal Palace It is fairly common knowledge that Jose Mourinho loves Crystal Palace. There are unconfirmed reports of his bedroom being covered in Aki Riihilati posters. His ringtone is said […]

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West Brom 3-0 Southampton: They couldn’t, could they?

Battling West Brom kept their slim survival hopes alive with a deserved 3-0 win over Southampton. The second-bottom Baggies closed the gap to Premier League safety to eight points with seven games left. Matheus Pereira’s penalty and goals from Matt Phillips and Callum Robinson gave Albion their biggest league win of the season. F365 says: […]

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F365 says: ‘Master’ Allardyce puts Baggies sextet in shop window

Jamie Carragher described Sam Allardyce as the “master of the transfer window” before kick-off, pointing to the players he’s signed to enable relegation escapes at other clubs and those he landed in January for West Brom – who have made a massive difference. Mbaye Diagne, Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Okay Yokuslu were all outstanding in the […]

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