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Daily Mail
a day ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
INSIDE SPORT: Premier League referees receive PUBLIC SPEAKING lessons from broadcasters after new demand made of officials
Referees have been given public speaking lessons ahead of the new season – and the arrival of explanations to the crowd at Premier League matches. Inside Sport understands a number of broadcasters have been brought in by refs' body PGMOL to train officials on how to speak with clarity in high-pressure environments and in front of big audiences. Premier League refs will now make in-stadium announcements following VAR decisions aside from offsides, given there is little need for explanation. The move is the latest from PGMOL, and another common-sense step under boss Howard Webb. Controversial deadline set to stay UEFA's March 1 deadline – which eventually played a key role in Crystal Palace 's demotion from the Europa League – would appear to be here to stay. The Eagles now infamously failed to submit the necessary documentation which would have seen them comply with UEFA's rules on multi-club ownership by the cut-off point, which was brought forward from June. Few could have imagined on March 1 that Palace would have got anywhere near a European place, but it is understood that UEFA intend to stick with the date, with approval expected at executive committee meetings in either September or December. A head scratching approach. Lineker still front and centre His Match of the Day departure was one of the major stories of the year, but those attempting to watch the iconic show for the first time via Sky may have not noticed that Gary Lineker had left the BBC. The Sky page for the programme, which allows viewers to record either an episode or an entire series, featured a big picture of none other than Lineker himself. The BBC are understood to have had a quiet word with their counterparts at Sky, who had also spotted the blunder which was put down to 'technical mistake'. Lineker's image was subsequently removed. Mark Chapman took the reins for opening night, concluding a mammoth day on which he presented Radio 5 Live's coverage. He is sharing the role with Kelly Cates and Gabby Logan. Boast's penalty blunder Some early season humour courtesy of Tottenham starlet Oliver Boast. The youngster won, took and scored a penalty for the club's Under 18s on Saturday morning. However, there was a slight issue – the whistle he had heard to take the spot-kick was actually blown by the referee in the Under 16s match on the pitch next door. His own game's ref was none-too-impressed and ordered a retake, which Boast subsequently missed. His blushes were spared however, when team-mate Armend Muslika grabbed a 95th minute equaliser to grab a 2-2 draw with Reading. Former Bees chairman passes away Dan Tana who, among (many) other things, was once the Brentford chairman, has passed away at the age of 90. A sometimes actor, former footballer and ex maitre d', he opened Dan Tana's restaurant in West Hollywood in 1964, which would go on to become a Los Angeles institution and regular haunt for some of film's biggest names. Tana was born in Yugoslavia and played in his homeland, Germany and Canada before helping to form the first professional league in the United States. He invested at Griffin Park in 1973, at time when the Bees where bottom of the Fourth Division. Tana, who became a well-known figure within the game, remained on the board until 2002. Olympics bosses back member Olympics bosses have launched a staunch defence of a senior IOC member accused of multiple conflicts of interest. Singapore's Ser Miang Ng, 76, found himself at the centre of an expose by The Inquisitor, which centred around his links to the esports industry, Saudi Arabia and Olympic federations and suggested corruption may be at play. Ng is chairman of the Olympics Esports Games Steering Committee which decided to host the first Esports Games in 2027 in Riyadh. He is also chairman of the joint IOC and Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee for those Games. The Global Esports Federation, based in Singapore, has a board which includes his son. They are part of an Esports Leadership Group, of which Ng is chairman. And so it goes on and on. However, in a message to members of no less than 677 words, the IOC's 'chief ethics and compliance officer' Giuseppe Deleonardis claimed Ng had 'acted in full conformity with the Olympic Charter, and there is no evidence to prove the contrary'. He added: 'Mr Ng has the full confidence of the IOC to further develop the Olympic Esports Games project.' With a complaint lodged in June and a London-based law firm involved, this may not be the end of the matter.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Revealed: The unique way Premier League referees prepared to announce VAR decisions to crowd ahead of new season
Referees were given public speaking lessons ahead of the new season – and the arrival of explanations to the crowd at Premier League matches. Daily Mail Sport understands a number of broadcasters have been brought in by refs' body PGMOL to train officials on how to speak with clarity in high-pressure environments and in front of big audiences. Refs will now make in-stadium announcements following VAR decisions aside from offsides, given there is little need for explanation in such instances. The move is the latest from PGMOL, and another common-sense change under boss Howard Webb. However, there has been an admission from those involved that while taking charge of a match in front of vast crowds is one thing, taking to the public address system to outline why decisions have been made is another. To that end, experts in public speaking from the broadcast world have been brought in as part of the training and support given to referees. They are understood to have shared tips on dealing with pressure, which include remaining calm and delivering their message clearly. Preparatory work has been taking for some time, including at training camps and inside stadiums of professional clubs, where match-related exercises have been carried out. While no names have been mentioned, presenters and on-screen reporters have provided sessions on delivery. The focus is understood to have been on clear communication in a natural style, according to those with knowledge of the situations. The explanations, which have already featured in the Carabao and FA Cups along with this year's EFL play-off finals, are one of a number of new arrivals for this season, which include only captains being able to speak to referees on big decisions, goalkeepers being penalised for holding the ball for more than eight seconds and an increased focus on holding.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Tottenham first team to benefit from new Premier League rule as Burnley goalkeeper Martin Dubravka penalised by referee
MARTIN DUBRAVKA fell foul of the new rules over goalkeepers holding onto the ball too long. The Burnley stopper was punished for taking an age to release it out of his hands inside four minutes against Spurs. 2 2 New regulations cite that goalies cannot hold the ball for any longer than eight seconds. Slovakian Dubravka, making his Clarets debut following his switch from Newcastle, was deemed to have taken longer than that and ref Michael Oliver intervened. The whistler awarded a corner, as is the new rule, which Burnley managed to clear. Spurs took the lead six minutes later, as Richarlison converted a cross from new signing Mohammed Kudus. The new rule is part of the PGMOL's focus on cracking down on time wasting and maximising the amount of time the ball is in play. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.
North Wales Chronicle
3 days ago
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Howard Webb thinks a return to refereeing for David Coote is unlikely
Former Premier League match official Coote was on Tuesday given an eight-week suspension by the Football Association over abusive words he used about ex-Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. He was sacked by Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) in December, a month after the video filmed in July 2020 came to light. The 43-year-old has a potential route back into football after the FA said he would be free to officiate again after serving the ban and completing an education programme. But PGMOL boss Webb feels that is unlikely. 'I think it'd be really difficult for David to come back, I'm afraid to say,' said Webb. 'He's somebody that we stayed in contact with, somebody who was part of our refereeing family for a long time and served the game for a long period of time and I've known him personally for many years. 'It's sad what happened with David but I think it would be challenging for him to come back.' Coote's misconduct was defined as an aggravated breach under the FA's rules because there was a reference to Klopp's nationality. In the video, he described Klopp as a 'German c***' and said he was 'f****** arrogant'. Coote was banned by European football's governing body UEFA until June 30, 2026 after a different video emerged of him snorting a white powder through a bank note while in Germany for Euro 2024. In January, Coote came out as gay and said a lifelong struggle to hide his sexuality had contributed to the rant about Klopp and his drug use. Webb said PGMOL has reviewed and 'beefed up' its support for match officials and their families in the wake of Coote's downfall. 'When it became apparent David had made some bad choices away from the football field, we had to care for him and we had to try to understand why he'd made some of those choices and were they connected to the job,' said Webb. 'We spoke to all of our officials and there was some feedback from them about the support that they think they need. 'It was a good time for us to reflect on the services that we do provide. 'We've got sports psychologists and some element of mental health and wellbeing and support. But there was a recognition that could be beefed up.' Webb, who took charge of the 2010 Champions League and World Cup finals before retiring in 2014, encouraged match officials to be open about personal issues. 'I don't want officials to have a fear that if they step forward and say, 'can we have a chat?' that that's going to impact their appointments,' said the 54-year-old. 'We wanted to really emphasise to them that doing that was a sign of strength and not weakness. 'I think we've made good ground over the last few months in that respect because we've probably not had those conversations previously. I think we've had a few of them since. 'Having been there myself, traditionally you'd say I've got to show strength, I've got to show nobody's getting to me, I've got a thick skin. But I think over time it can weigh you down.'
The Independent
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Independent
David Coote's career as a referee almost certainly over, admits Howard Webb
Referees' chief Howard Webb believes David Coote 's career as a referee is almost certainly over. Former Premier League match official Coote was on Tuesday given an eight-week suspension by the Football Association over abusive words he used about ex-Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. He was sacked by Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) in December, a month after the video filmed in July 2020 came to light. The 43-year-old has a potential route back into football after the FA said he would be free to officiate again after serving the ban and completing an education programme. But PGMOL boss Webb feels that is unlikely. 'I think it'd be really difficult for David to come back, I'm afraid to say,' said Webb. 'He's somebody that we stayed in contact with, somebody who was part of our refereeing family for a long time and served the game for a long period of time and I've known him personally for many years. 'It's sad what happened with David but I think it would be challenging for him to come back.' Coote's misconduct was defined as an aggravated breach under the FA's rules because there was a reference to Klopp's nationality. In the video, he described Klopp as a 'German c***' and said he was 'f****** arrogant'. Coote was banned by European football's governing body Uefa until June 30, 2026 after a different video emerged of him snorting a white powder through a bank note while in Germany for Euro 2024. In January, Coote came out as gay and said a lifelong struggle to hide his sexuality had contributed to the rant about Klopp and his drug use. Webb said PGMOL has reviewed and 'beefed up' its support for match officials and their families in the wake of Coote's downfall. 'When it became apparent David had made some bad choices away from the football field, we had to care for him and we had to try to understand why he'd made some of those choices and were they connected to the job,' said Webb. 'We spoke to all of our officials and there was some feedback from them about the support that they think they need. 'It was a good time for us to reflect on the services that we do provide. 'We've got sports psychologists and some element of mental health and wellbeing and support. But there was a recognition that could be beefed up.' Webb, who took charge of the 2010 Champions League and World Cup finals before retiring in 2014, encouraged match officials to be open about personal issues. 'I don't want officials to have a fear that if they step forward and say, 'can we have a chat?' that that's going to impact their appointments,' said the 54-year-old. 'We wanted to really emphasise to them that doing that was a sign of strength and not weakness. 'I think we've made good ground over the last few months in that respect because we've probably not had those conversations previously. I think we've had a few of them since. 'Having been there myself, traditionally you'd say I've got to show strength, I've got to show nobody's getting to me, I've got a thick skin. But I think over time it can weigh you down.' PA
