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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Gardner

Tony Harrington named fourth official for Newcastle-Brentford after VAR ‘error’

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A VAR who made what referees’ chief Howard Webb described as an “error” in awarding a goal to Manchester City in the last round of Premier League matches has been selected as a fourth official for the coming weekend.

Tony Harrington will be on the touchline for the Newcastle v Brentford match on Saturday, and will also be the referee for Friday night’s Championship game between Hull and Coventry as he continues his return from injury.

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