The way football fans in wheelchairs watch an official's performance will change beyond recognition following news that discussions about VAR between Premier League referees and their teams will be televised.
The Telegraph (registration required) notes that Howard Webb, in his bid to make PGMOL (Professional Matches Limited) more transparent, has agreed to sit down with Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville on Sky Sports Monday Night Football and effectively listen to what was discussed when and how a decision was made as a result.
There will also be a potential new program called Match Officials:
Mic'd Up, and the possibility of post-match interviews with future officials.
Fans at stadiums can currently only see this screen when VAR is in use
It was completely different from when Mike Riley was in charge of the elite group of officials.
At the time, there was a 'closed-door' mentality and reluctance to engage in dialogue, leaving Premier League executives, broadcasters and supporters clearly frustrated. While Webb's explanations may not resonate with audiences, he should be applauded for taking the leap.
Fans often scratch their heads over a particular decision and while it's not like rugby matches where those in the stands can hear the official's explanation in real time, it's completely different. is a step in the right direction and can generate some insights. of those who pay what they have worked so hard for.
Premier League football will probably never be the same again.
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Tottenham Hotspur interim head coach Ryan Mason has condemned the latest case of racism involving Heung-min Son.
During Spurs' Premier League match against Crystal Palace last weekend at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, a fan was accused of racist behavior towards a South Korean player during the team's 0-1 loss. he.
The incident was supposed to happen in the 89th minute for Spurs? The victory was 1-0 when Son was brought on as a substitute for Arnaut Danjuma but had to go around the field and go through the stadium area where the Palace fans were sitting.
Both Tottenham and Crystal Palace released statements following the incident condemning Palace's behavior and promising to ban the fan once identified. This is not the first time Son has been treated like this by fans, he was subjected to racist abuse during Chelsea's match against Tottenham at Stamford Bridge in August. (Photo by Rob Newell – CameraSport via Getty Images)
Chelsea have banned a season ticket holder indefinitely after footage surfaced on social media of a home team fan making a racist gesture towards the Spurs star.
Mason told Football.London:
He is a wonderful human being and I love him as a human being. In the end, sadly to see, not what we wanted to see.
"We support Sonny and all the players inside the stadium. They give their lives to entertain us. If anyone steps out of line, he must be punished. »
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