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Re: The VAR thread
« Reply #30 on: Sun 06 Jan 2019 19:42 »
I’m surprised that this thread has not mentioned the poor handling by Simon Hooper. Penalty awarded. The player taking had actually started his run up when he stopped him and awarded an offside. Very messy. Surely he should have told the players they had to wait and it might have been better if he had kept possession of the ball. Maybe the VAR is right and that’s important but the refs need to utilise it properly.

TBH I don't think he handled it poorly, he wasn't aware that VAR were continuing to be involved following the initial decision/advice and probably got a STOP STOP STOP in his earpiece just as the player was about to run up to take the PK.
Did anyone else notice the wry smile and joke with the players following his award of the second penalty?

While it may not be Hooper's fault, surely those hidden away in a room near London should be informing him that they were still reviewing the potential of an offside ?