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Anthony Gordon delivered a brilliant interview after last night’s painful 3-2 defeat away to Manchester United, telling Sky Sports “get rid of it, or get better” when discussing VAR.
The winger saw Sofyan Amrabat rake down his ankle in what he describes as a “clear penalty”, but the video assistant referee opted against an on-pitch review.
Speaking to Sky moments after the game (watch below), Gordon declared “I don’t understand what the point of VAR is” if they refuse to correct blatant mistakes; of which he feels there are “too many.” Watch the interview below, followed by his quotes in full:
“I don’t understand what the point of VAR is then” 😳
Anthony Gordon vents over VAR and it’s decision to not give Newcastle a penalty ❌ pic.twitter.com/al4CCooNds
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“I’ve watched the incident back, it’s a clear penalty. I don’t mind the referee getting it wrong on the pitch because it’s a difficult decision, things happen really quickly, but I don’t understand what the point of VAR is then.
“It’s there to correct mistakes, he goes down my Achilles and pushes me in the back, then Casemiro comes and gets the ball, but it’s two fouls before that. I honestly don’t see the point of it.
“I knew straightaway (it was a foul). That’s why I didn’t appeal, because I don’t mind the referee not giving it because it’s fast, but I’ll wait for the VAR to check. You can see me telling my team-mates, ‘Don’t worry, it’s a penalty, it’s a clear penalty.’ Then we carry on, I’ve got no sock left and I don’t understand the point of it, I really don’t.”
On the upcoming vote to keep or scrap VAR, Gordon added: “It’s a big decision. I’m actually quite fond of it, I’m fond of the idea… It should be something that works in the league, but it’s not. There’s constantly too many mistakes. We’ve missed too many chances there to blame it on anything…
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Author : Olly Hawkins
Publish date : 2024-05-16 06:00:42
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