Ref Review

Ref Review – A weekend of mad red cards mirrors a crazy season in the Premier League

March 8, 2016

Alex Vryzakis rates the performances of Premier League referees after last weekend’s drama, featuring the red cards awarded at the North London Derby, Everton’s [...]

Ref Review: Craig Pawson keeps his cool at Manchester United and Kevin Friend enjoyed an easy afternoon between Stoke and Aston Villa

March 1, 2016

Alex Vryzakis rates the performances over the weekend which saw referees on top of their games with the calls… Pawson takes his time in Manchester Game: Manchester United [...]

Ref Review: Big errors make an unwelcome appearance on Super Sunday

February 16, 2016

Alex Vryzakis picks the bones out of a weekend of officiating that saw some contentious decisions make a big impact on the Premier League title race. Harsh decision gives [...]

Ref Review: Arsenal red missed by Kevin Friend, Tottenham triumph despite being denied clear penalty but Andre Marriner gets it spot on for Everton

February 9, 2016

Alex Vryzakis rates the performances of three Premier League referees in the weekend’s matches, which saw contrasting displays… Flamini gets help from Friend Bournemouth [...]

Ref Review: Referees far from stars of the show as Jamie Vardy takes centre stage for Leicester City

February 5, 2016

Alex Vryzakis rates the performances of three Premier League referees in the midweek matches, which saw contrasting displays… Marriner gaffes infuriate fans Game: Leicester [...]

Ref Review: Everton fans unhappy whilst there’s yet another Chelsea vs Arsenal controversy

January 26, 2016

It was a particularly frantic weekend of football in the Premier League and for the most part, the referees struggled to keep a grip on proceedings. Fortunately, Alex [...]

Ref Review: Chelsea profit, Everton suffer and Pawson handles the heat between Arsenal and Stoke

January 19, 2016

Alex Vryzakis rates the performances of three Premier League referees from this weekend’s matches, which saw contrasting displays and a correct decision despite clear [...]

Ref Review: Graham Scott has a shocker at Swansea, Manchester City denied stonewall penalty, while Mike Dean gives refereeing masterclass at Newcastle

January 15, 2016

Alex Vryzakis rates the performances of three Premier League referees in the midweek matches, which saw contrasting displays… Rookie replacement Scott has howler [...]

Ref Review: Atkinson makes up for Manchester United debacle in City vs Watford game whilst Leicester waste Marriner gift

January 5, 2016

Alex Vryzakis rates the performances over the weekend which saw referees on top of their games with the calls… Clattenburg unwilling to tolerate Wanyama foolishness [...]

Ref Review: Manchester United & Arsenal have reason to be unhappy with Atkinson & Moss

December 30, 2015

Alex Vryzakis picks out three referees who caught the eye in the festive fixtures… although unfortunately not for the right reasons. Atkinson disappoints at Old [...]