Simon Hooper

Lessons Learned As Liverpool Triumph Over Burnley

Liverpool's Boxing Day Victory: Analysis and Highlights How are we? Goodness, they do not quite make it hard for both them and us, these reds, eh? Despite Burnley's, the referees' best efforts, Liverpool eventually came away with all three points from Turf Moor to sit top of the table on Boxing Day. There was a...

Webb Dives Deep into the VAR Controversy

A Candid Exploration into the Depths of VAR Controversy In the intricate ballet of football, where every goal is a crescendo, the recent VAR debacle during the Tottenham and Liverpool match has struck a dissonant chord in the symphony of the sport. Howard Webb, behind the PGMOL, steps into the limelight, not to bask in...

England “Will Not Officiate” Liverpool Again This Season

A Tumultuous Time for Darren England Amidst VAR Controversy In the intricate world of football refereeing, Darren England has recently found himself embroiled in a tempest stirred by a VAR decision that has cast a shadow over English referees. The disallowed goal of Luis Diaz for Liverpool in their 2-1 defeat against Tottenham has not...

Alexander-Arnold Speaks Out on VAR Debacle

A Steely Gaze Forward Amidst VAR Controversy In the wake of a VAR decision that has stirred the football community, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool's vice-captain, maintains a stoic perspective, emphasising a forward-looking approach for the team. The recent incident involving an erroneously disallowed goal by Luis Diaz against Tottenham has not only sparked debates but also...

Report: PGMOL Divided Over Releasing Vital VAR Audio

The Unveiling of VAR Audio Amidst Liverpool's Contentious Defeat In a recent clash that witnessed Liverpool facing a 2-1 defeat against Tottenham, the undercurrents of controversy have been stirred by a VAR decision that has left fans and football pundits alike in a state of bewilderment. The imminent release of the VAR audio, following a...

FA to Decide on Curtis Jones: Liverpool Appeal Red Card

The Incident in the Spotlight In a game already seething with drama and fervour, a 2-1 defeat for Liverpool at the heart of Tottenham's turf in North London turned even more controversial. Curtis Jones, Liverpool’s talented No. 17, saw himself initially cautioned with a yellow card. Yet, the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) played its part,...

Report: PGMOL Chief Apologises to Liverpool for VAR “Scandal”

A Regretful Oversight by PGMOL In a recent clash that saw Liverpool face off against Tottenham Hotspur, a pivotal moment unfolded as Luis Diaz’s first-half goal was erroneously dismissed for offside by VAR. This incident has sparked considerable discourse and has led to PGMOL (Professional Game Match Officials Limited) extending an official apology to Liverpool,...

Report: Curtis Jones Could Be Suspended Until Novemeber

Curtis Jones Faces Ban After Red Card In a recent turn of events, Liverpool’s Curtis Jones has found himself in hot water, receiving a straight red card, marking the third instance for Liverpool players this season. This development implies that Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool's manager, will be without his young midfielder for the upcoming matches. The Challenge...

Football’s Imperfection: Liverpool’s VAR Woes Highlighted

An Unscripted Drama: Liverpool, Tottenham, and VAR's Continued Theatre Football, in all its theatrics and unpredictabilities, sometimes feels a lot like performance art. Add the persistent technological advancements, and you get a subplot that could steal the limelight at any West End theatre. This weekend, with Liverpool pitted against Tottenham, we had a front-row seat...