www.theguardian.com Referee David Coote suspended over video of foul-mouthed Klopp rant
Video footage has emerged showing the Premier League official explaining his disdain for the former manager
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Referee David Coote suspended over video of foul-mouthed Klopp rant
Well, that's a bit awkward...
"Coote was the video assistant referee when a challenge by the Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford on Virgil van Dijk that left the Liverpool defender with an anterior cruciate ligament injury went unpunished."
"Coote also drew the ire of Klopp as the VAR for the 1-1 draw between Liverpool and Arsenal last December after an apparent handball in the box by Martin Ødegaard did not lead to a penalty."
Manchester United decide to sack Erik ten Hag regardless of Cup final outcome
www.theguardian.com Manchester United decide to sack Erik ten Hag regardless of Cup final outcome
Manchester United have decided to sack Erik ten Hag as their manager after the FA Cup final against Manchester City
Great timing. Unless they're thinking they might get a new manager bounce without actually appointing a new manager?
Fans’ body pledges ‘studs to the knee’ response if Game 39 plans are revived | Premier League
www.theguardian.com Fans’ body pledges ‘studs to the knee’ response if Game 39 plans are revived
The Football Supporters’ Association hit out at renewed talk of plans to stahge Premier League games outside England and Wales after Richard Masters had said ‘the door looks ajar’
FFS, not this bullshit again... Hopefully fan pressure can fight it off just like last time.
Blue cards to be introduced into football for sin-bins under Ifab trials
www.theguardian.com Blue cards to be introduced into football for sin-bins under Ifab trials
Plans to introduce blue cards to send players to a sin-bin are to be unveiled by Ifab
TLDR - Blue cards will be for dissent and cynical fouls. Two blues means red. Blue plus yellow also equals red.
Weird.
Everton’s deduction is a tremor – City and Chelsea may face the earthquake
www.theguardian.com Everton’s deduction is a tremor – City and Chelsea may face the earthquake
Everton first to be punished for breaking profitability and sustainability rules – others can only wait to see what comes next
Summary
- Everton verdict: The Premier League has docked Everton 10 points for breaching its profit and sustainability rules. Everton is the first club to be punished for breaking financial fair play rules.
- City and Chelsea cases: Manchester City and Chelsea are also under investigation by the Premier League for alleged financial wrongdoing. They face more severe charges and potential sanctions, including relegation.
- Premier League's stance: The Premier League is keen to enforce its rules and regulations and deter clubs from circumventing them. It also wants to retain some of its regulatory powers amid the prospect of an independent regulator.
- Everton's appeal: Everton has said it will appeal against the verdict and the finding that it failed to act with the utmost good faith. However, experts believe it is unlikely to succeed.
- Other clubs' claims: Leeds, Leicester, Burnley and Southampton have 28 days to inform the commission if they want compensation from
UK government to introduce legislation to create independent football regulator
[The Guardian] UK government to introduce legislation to create independent football regulator
Mike Dean admits avoiding VAR call to spare referee more grief
www.theguardian.com Mike Dean admits avoiding VAR call to spare referee ‘more grief’ last season
Mike Dean has admitted he failed to correct a mistake in a Chelsea v Tottenham match last season to prevent his friend Anthony Taylor receiving extra ‘grief’
Mike Dean has admitted he failed to correct a mistake in a Chelsea v Tottenham match last season to prevent his friend Anthony Taylor receiving extra “grief”.
The former Premier League referee Dean was on VAR duty at Stamford Bridge in August 2022 when Chelsea wanted the Spurs defender Cristian Romero sent off for pulling Marc Cucurella to the floor by his hair. Dean says he made a “really bad call” in not sending Taylor to review his decision.
Why would he do that? And why on earth would he admit it later??