Leeds United Chief Executive Angus Kinnear has claimed productive talks have taken place between clubs and the PGMOL (Professional Game Match Officials Limited) regarding the use of VAR. VAR had arguably its worst weekend to date since its introduction in the Premier League in 2019 the last time Leeds were in action.
Jesse Marsch was incensed by a number of decisions that went against his side during the 5-2 defeat to Brentford, none more so than the refusal to award Crysencio Summerville a penalty. There were also controversial decisions at both St. James’ Park and Stamford Bridge, with Newcastle United denied a winning goal against Crystal Palace, and a late equaliser by Maxwel Cornet chalked off for West Ham at Chelsea.
Speaking in his pre-match programme notes ahead of Leeds’ game against Aston Villa, Kinnear detailed how clubs are now hopeful of ‘meaningful improvement’ after ‘progressive dialogue’ with the PGMOL and Premier League.
