30 Apr 2024 21:12:54
Why o why do they allow Howard Webb on tv with that other clown Michael Owen (the nodding dog) . It’s actually embarrassing hearing Webb defend incompetence, I’m not surprised that clubs and managers are now speaking out because Webb needs to go! Why can’t he just come out and say that it was a mistake because we already know it was a mistake so now instead of simply making a mistake they are also liars or delusional…personally I can accept errors but the blatant denial and whitewashing over errors is infuriating.

1.) 30 Apr 2024
30 Apr 2024 22:10:01
The game is officiated by humans?

So goal line technology? The only decisions we can rely on - artificial intelligence.

2.) 30 Apr 2024
30 Apr 2024 22:23:58
its
a joke and noddy Owen plays the perfect role , yes it's a joke but not funny.

3.) 30 Apr 2024
30 Apr 2024 22:27:24
Michael Owen, a nodding dog? Good job Bobby Madley wasn’t there given his interest in the canine species.

4.) 01 May 2024
30 Apr 2024 23:30:14
Im surprised Owen never had the courage to argue back considering the risks he took to throw his apple in the bin in front of his mother.

5.) 01 May 2024
01 May 2024 00:25:27
Webbs explanation had more holes in it than a hookers tights! The onfield ref repeated in the audio at least 5 times ‘ played the ball’, VAR can clearly see that the defender didn’t play the ball and so the ref has made a clear and obvious error. Webbs response was basically, we don’t just rely on what the refs say they saw Var also review the footage to see if an error was made? Emmm hello the ref has literally stated he made an error and VAR looked at the incident and could clearly see the defender didn’t play the ball I mean could there be a more clear cut case of ‘clear and obvious error’? And STILL Webb uses wishy washy relies like we would have liked to see an intervention and maybe the outcome would have been different…I mean honestly incompetence aside does the PGMOL not have a PR team or at least one idiot that might point out the glaringly obvious.

6.) 01 May 2024
01 May 2024 02:57:16
we all know the clear and obvious error thing is just stupid. they need to change that. as long as that is the standard then we will always have this issue.

and agreed, these TV spots for Webb hosted by Owen are a waste of time. If they want proper scrutiny, it should be him on Soccer Saturday or whatever that review show with stephen warnock is. The ex-refs they ahve there get the tough questions, but they really need to be aimed at Webb.

7.) 01 May 2024
01 May 2024 07:42:26
The only problem with having VAR run by AI is that eventually Howard Webb will be replaced by a T-2000 and I think we all know what happens after that.

8.) 01 May 2024
01 May 2024 10:19:57
I get the premise behind the clear and obvious rule. They want the ref on the pitch to ref the game and for VAR to intervene as little as possible and only when the ref has made a glaring error.

In theory that’s a good idea but it doesn’t take into account the psychology of the on field ref.

Because VAR is there the refs don’t make big decisions because they think VAR will help them out if they’re wrong. Then VAR tie themselves in knots trying not to go against the on field ref’s non decision which he only gave because he thought they’d get involved.

So you end up with an absolute sh@tshow where nobody wants to give decisions as they are both passing the buck to each other.

It won’t happen anytime soon but we need independent, specialist VAR operatives who are nothing to do with the PGMOL and are not afraid to tell a referee he cocked up. They should basically audit the ref’s decisions in real time and pull them up if they call something wrong. The ref should have no relationship with the VAR so there’s no bias in someone bailing out their mate. Until then we will keep getting what we are getting.

9.) 01 May 2024
01 May 2024 11:22:35
Seriously, who pays attention to this fraudster and his wretched accomplice at this point?