Refereeing Standards

Arsenal take the advantage in their Champions League tie against Chelsea - but there were some huge refereeing controversies. Lianne reacts to Sonia Bompastor's suggestion that perhaps referees should be brought in from the men's game and discusses what we should be doing to improve the standards of officiating across the board. Plus, ex-Arsenal star Rachel Yankey joins the show to chat about what it was like becoming England's first female professional footballer and to talk about Alessia Russo's fantastic season. Deborah Dilworth, the head of women's football at the football supporters association tells us all about Free Lionesses - an organisation that helps Lionesses travelling fans! And Luke Swindlehurst breaks down the Asia Cup results. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to The Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. This week, Jamie Carragher and Wayne Rooney are joined by former Premier League referee Mike Dean for an honest look inside the world of officiating. Mike lifts the lid on what referees really deal with, from managers who were the hardest to handle to how criticism affects officials from one game to the next. We also break down Rooney’s issues with the modern refereeing standard, the pressure VAR puts on officials, and whether players influence refs more than people think. Mike also reflects on iconic moments from his career, including the unforgettable Aguero title-winning goal. Which rule in football would you change first? Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss an episode- and please leave a review to help others find us too. Thanks! 00:00 Intro 03:12 The Evolution of Refereeing 15:58 Managing Referees and Players 31:52 Yellow Cards and Game Management 34:17 Referee Bias and Fan Perception 36:43 Crazy Games and Memorable Moments 37:47 Referee Relationships with Managers 40:19 Challenges with VAR and Refereeing 44:20 Referee Numbers and Quality Concerns Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander, Carl Anka and Daniel Storey into the pod late night Sunday for the conclusion of the Premier League weekend. Tottenham are beaten at home by struggling Leicester to make it 1 point from the last 21 available for Spurs. What next for Ange Postecoglou? Jay Harris was there. The result of the weekend sees Bournemouth batter Nottingham Forest 5-0. Sam Davis from the Back of the Net podcast tells us why now is the time for the Cherries to reach Europe. The gap at the top of the table between Liverpool and Arsenal remains 6 points, despite the Gunners’ 4th red card of the season. The panel have their say on the debate around refereeing standards and how we attract more officials. Plus the dross that was Fulham v Man United and Chelsea’s goalkeeping issues. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Fulham 0-1 Man United (04.30) • PART 1b: Tottenham 1-2 Leicester with Jay Harris (09.30) • PART 1c: Villa 1-1 West Ham & Palace 1-2 Brentford (19.30) • PART 2a: Bournemouth 5-0 Forest with Sam Davis (28.00) • PART 2b: Wolves 0-1 Arsenal, the refereeing debate (39.00) • PART 3a: Man City 3-1 Chelsea (50.00) • PART 3b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (58.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.