VAR

Football has an insane relationship with referees and we HAVE to change it

The game’s perception and treatment of its officials is rotten in every way and at every level

Feb 11 •

How to improve VAR with one easy fix

The inevitable scourge of re-refereeing is ruining the game

Dec 3, 2024 •

Beefy Bites 19th August 2024

Your Monday munchables from a weekend in the world of football

Aug 19, 2024 •

So here's to you, Unai Emery

Aston Villa are back. They are properly back. (That’s a quote.)

May 21, 2024 •

Refereeing consultant... READY!

Mark Clattenburg: Nottingham Forest’s celebrity refereeing wonk

Apr 30, 2024 •

The FA Cup has been sold to the soulless Premier League

It’s not about the replays. You know that, right?

Apr 23, 2024 •

Football transfer fees are unethical and out of control

The rank obscenity of elite football’s avarice should no longer be ignored

Apr 9, 2024 •

Restoring football as a contact sport

If tackling is dead, I am the resurrection

Mar 12, 2024 •

The Magical Mystery IFAB Whimsy Weekend

Seven experimental rule changes just because

Jan 16, 2024 •

Football referees need you to educate yourself

At least know what you’re abusing, you bad weirdo

Dec 19, 2023 •

Where we are with VAR

Truth, myths and misguided officiousness

Dec 12, 2023 •

There's no such thing as offside

Really, there isn’t. It’s a myth.

Oct 3, 2023 •

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