Referees/VAR in the Premier League

[Stan]

There's another video leaked of him snorting coke during the Euros this year.

[Stan]

2 hours ago, LFCMike said:

That was 5 years ago! Point proven I guess

Do ninja emojis mean nothing these days! 

[6666]

7 hours ago, Rick said:

I fully understand it’s a serious allegation to call them ‘bent’. I fully stand by that allegation. How could you not? Look at PGMOL trying to hide this for 4 years, look at prem refs being paid by prem club owners massive amounts of money to go and freelance in other countries. This isn’t to mention some of the truly unexplainable decisions made in games. There’s way too much pointing towards something dodgy going on. 

We need a referee WhatsApp hacking scandal.

[Dave]

The S*n and the Twitter cesspit are coming out with all kinds of stuff and he must be in a pretty dark place mentally at the moment.

I understand that he probably can't referee again, certainly at Premier League level but there are worse things going on.

[Dr. Gonzo]

20 minutes ago, Stan said:

There's another video leaked of him snorting coke during the Euros this year.

I understand drug addiction a bit and I don't fault him for doing drugs but lol why the fuck's he filming it and sending the videos to people? Absolute moron.

[Dave]

5 hours ago, Stan said:

 

I read a while back (and more recently due to Chris Birchall training up) that ex-players are going on courses to become referees. Part of me hopes this is a good thing in that they'll actually have experience of playing the game and therefore make more informed decisions. The other part of me thinks that a) the rules are so ambiguous and vague and grey in some areas that it won't make a difference and b) they'll soon fall in to the 'mates club' and therefore also won't make a difference.

The only flaw I see it is displayed by our pundits. When it comes to those close calls a Strikers interpretation of what is a foul in the area and what isn't is often different from that of a Goalkeeper or a Defender.

[Dr. Gonzo]

Wonder if this is the result of a pissed off ex? 

the thread's got more pictures

[6666]

Referees are living more of a rock & roll lifestyle than most footballers. 

[LFCMike]

https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1856799390620680326.html?utm_campaign=topunroll

[Dr. Gonzo]

I was going to say I've got no idea the extent of his drug use other than the two videos (one of which I haven't seen because it's supposedly a s*n exclusive) - but if he's got a massive drug problem, I genuinely do hope he gets the help he needs.

But that noncey stuff about grooming a 15 year old... not sure I want to extend any sympathy to him at all regardless of if he does have a genuinely bad drug problem.

[MUFC]

There 100% have been corrupt refs in the Premier League for years in my opinion. Most likely involved with betting syndicates, when you have something which is clear as daylight. Plus you have VAR helping you, then 100% there is something dodgy going on. 

[Stan]

5 hours ago, MUFC said:

There 100% have been corrupt refs in the Premier League for years in my opinion.

Agreed