The Latest Breaking News from Chris Kavanagh

Wayne Rooney says referees are over-reliant on VAR

Kavanagh and his assistants were criticised for their performance in the FA Cup tie at Villa Park.

The Independent UK · Feb 16

Villa-Newcastle referee slated for major mistakes: ‘One of the worst decisions I have ever seen’

In the absence of VAR, Kavanagh and his assistant referees seemingly got at least three major decisions wrong in the FA Cup clash

The Independent UK · Feb 14

Sandro Tonali bags brace as Newcastle beat 10-man Aston Villa in FA Cup

With VAR not in use until the next round, Kavanagh and his team appeared to get at least three major decisions incorrect.

The Independent UK · Feb 14

Brighton 2-1 Brentford: Igor Thiago has last minute penalty saved as Bees are beaten

Bees were in front up until the 71st minute at the Amex Stadium

Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2025

Late Bart Verbruggen penalty save helps Brighton to comeback victory over Brentford

Brighton 2-1 Brentford: Second-half goals by Danny Welbeck and Jack Hinshelwood put Brighton ahead before Bart Verbruggen’s spot-kick heroics

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2025

Webb defends VAR ruling out Liverpool equaliser against Manchester City

The referee’s chief said the disallowed Van Dijk header was not unreasonable while Webb dismissed the comparison to a similar decision that went in City’s favour

The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2025

Howard Webb defends VAR’s decision to disallow Liverpool goal at Man City

Liverpool contacted PGMOL to raise concerns about the interpretation of the offside rules after what they believed was an ‘obvious’ refereeing error

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2025

Liverpool take action after ‘obvious’ refereeing error in Man City loss

Liverpool have made their feelings clear after Virgil van Dijk’s first-half header against Manchester City was ruled out for offside

The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2025

Liverpool contact PGMO over Van Dijk’s disallowed goal at Manchester City

Liverpool have complained to PGMO over the decision to disallow Virgil van Dijk’s header at Manchester City amid concern that the relevant criteria were not met

The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2025

Man City deliver masterclass on Pep Guardiola’s milestone day to expose Liverpool’s troubles

Manchester City 3-0 Liverpool: Erling Haaland, Nico Gonzalez and the sensational Jeremy Doku got the goals as City moved to be only four points behind Arsenal ahead of the international break

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2025