Bad ref decisions - for and against - season 2025/26

[Joey66]

I understand for the extra 4. I was more confused by the initial 8.

Dont knock it we got the winner - they had a defender down for a while plus the VARs etc but 12 was ridiculous ....

 

[everton1953]

Frustrating yelling at the ref to blow for time, around 108 minutes. and yes he is another example of a man out of his depth, but there were so many delays near the end I was not surprised when a further 4 minutes was added to the 8.

 

[Rita_Poon]

I wasn't counting the seconds but we scored and were very slow getting back into our own half, Ndiaye went down with cramp, there was a sub, and a VAR check, I didn't think it was that surprising.

Tarkowski also went down holding his hamstring, Coleman was subbed on, and there were some shenanigans around throw ins.

 

[Tipp blue]

KDH should just start punching players instead of quick free kicks!

I'm glad Tarks didn't drop to the ground and go foetal (probably would have gotten the player sent off).. Too much of that type of nonsense going around these days..

 

[Eggs]

…I thought he was generally poor for both sides yesterday, especially in blowing early when there was a clear advantage to play on.

 

[Tipp blue]

…I thought he was generally poor for both sides yesterday, especially in blowing early when there was a clear advantage to play on.

I can live with a ref being poor as long as he's poor towards both sides.

 

[terryefc]

18/10/24 Man City 2 Everton 0

Promising first half with Ndaiye excellent. Chances not taken so inevitable Haaland double sees us lose. He could have had 5 at the end.
Nothing much from a ref / VAR perspective.

Match Officials​

Referee:Tony Harrington
Video Assistant Referee:Nicholas Hopton
Assistant Referee 1:Simon Bennett
Assistant Referee 2:Steven Meredith
Fourth Official:Leigh Doughty
Assistant VAR Official:Constantine Hatzidakis

 

[blulouie]

18/10/24 Man City 2 Everton 0

Promising first half with Ndaiye excellent. Chances not taken so inevitable Haaland double sees us lose. He could have had 5 at the end.
Nothing much from a ref / VAR perspective.

Match Officials​

Referee:Tony Harrington
Video Assistant Referee:Nicholas Hopton
Assistant Referee 1:Simon Bennett
Assistant Referee 2:Steven Meredith
Fourth Official:Leigh Doughty
Assistant VAR Official:Constantine Hatzidakis

We could/should have had a pen btw.

If thats Tarkowski at the other end I'd say thats given.

 

[Bebeto]

We could/should have had a pen btw.

If thats Tarkowski at the other end I'd say thats given.

Yep...today it was more of a handball that Tarkowski at Leeds. I guess the difference is that at Leeds penalty was awarded by the ref, whereas at city, the ref did not give a penalty. Var wouldn't need to intervene unless its an obvious error...rule is a joke to be honest.

 

[Blast_of_Cannock]

Not a penalty. But in the same way as Tarkowski's & Dewsbury-Hall's penalties weren't penalties either.

 

[blulouie]

Not a penalty. But in the same way as Tarkowski's & Dewsbury-Hall's penalties weren't penalties either.

That only depends on what club is involved.

VAR didn't even get to check ours today , if its a Snake 6 club there'd be multiple views from every angle until they find one to give it .

Let's not kid ourselves here.

 

[Rita_Poon]

ref was lenient yesterday specific with O'B, but booked Garner for stepping on foden's toe after waving away foden stepping on his toe. Not the wildest inconsistency, so not bad all told.

 

[ah11984]

How many penalty handballs has there been this season? Really feels like there hasn’t been that many besides the two ridiculous ones given against us.

 

[HalfTimeSayers]

That only depends on what club is involved.

VAR didn't even get to check ours today , if its a Snake 6 club there'd be multiple views from every angle until they find one to give it .

Let's not kid ourselves here.

VAR in reality checks everything. We only hear “VAR check” when the ref has been informed they have seen something and play needs to halt next time the ball goes out for a real hardcore check.

There were claims that the ball glanced of his foot/leg yesterday, which can’t be seen from the camera angle that shows it hitting his arm and that negates a penalty. I’m not arsed enough to look into that, but seemingly now you could make yourself a giant blocker with arms outstretched, and if it hits your toe and then your outstretched arm, it’s not a penalty, even though there is definitely intent there. Total total luck of the draw at the moment.

I don’t think many fans want these completely accidental things to be handball. Yes his arms away from his body, but he’s not doing a Schmeicel starfish. Same as the ones given against us. The rule is a mess, its far to open to the interpretation or opinion of those involved, and should only be viewed at full speed.

 

[blulouie]

VAR in reality checks everything. We only hear “VAR check” when the ref has been informed they have seen something and play needs to halt next time the ball goes out for a real hardcore check.

There were claims that the ball glanced of his foot/leg yesterday, which can’t be seen from the camera angle that shows it hitting his arm and that negates a penalty. I’m not arsed enough to look into that, but seemingly now you could make yourself a giant blocker with arms outstretched, and if it hits your toe and then your outstretched arm, it’s not a penalty, even though there is definitely intent there. Total total luck of the draw at the moment.

I don’t think many fans want these completely accidental things to be handball. Yes his arms away from his body, but he’s not doing a Schmeicel starfish. Same as the ones given against us. The rule is a mess, its far to open to the interpretation or opinion of those involved, and should only be viewed at full speed.

His foot/leg were 3 ft away from where the ball struck his arm & it was going straight , not seen anything different since.

Not doing a " starfish " you are right as neither was Tarkowski.
Wether this is right or wrong it definitely needs addressing.
As for the fans , of course they will scream for a pen in any situation especially nowadays.

All I want to see is consistency accross the board . I dont usually agree with conspiracy theories but have to admit certain clubs benefit more than others.