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Richard Forrester

Bristol City manager calls for referees to be mic'd up while backing the introduction of VAR

Nigel Pearson believes it's time technology is implemented in the Championship whether that's in the form of VAR or taking a leaf out of rugby's books to mic up referees.

The Robins were the victims of two controversial decisions against Hull on Saturday that included awarding the hosts a penalty before Rob Atkinson was denied one up the other end just a few moments later.

Pearson was critical of the decisions, with referee Dean Whitestone officiating in League One this weekend, although the standard of Championship officials, in general, has come under intense scrutiny, particularly over the last 12 months. The City manager was fined £5,000 for comments made against Andy Davies last season following a home defeat to Queens Park Rangers.

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