14mins of the season gone and already a VAR debate at Anfield…we go again. 🎧 @TheAthleticFC👇.

Listen to special episode here.

How to repair the relationship between fans and officials? . Great to jump on @SiriusXMFC the other day and talk about release of 'Inside the world of Premier League referees' from @TheAthleticFC (link to special pod episode below)

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VAR announcements to crowd, Refcam, ‘captains only’, 8 second GK rule are all discussed & analysed by officials in new special for @TheAthleticFC before the PL starts tomorrow night. Plus, mistakes, 97.5% accuracy, mental health, fan abuse & much more.

Looking forward to chatting re new special episode of @TheAthleticFC podcast 'Inside the world of Premier League referees' on @SiriusXMFC at 2pm (UK), with @shaunpderry and @jackjcollins.

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Opening up a new pathway for VAR officials in PL was one of the topics discussed with @maxrushden & @BakersTweet when on @talkSPORT to chat re new @TheAthleticFC special episode ‘Inside the world of Premier League referees’ (link below)

RT @tSHandJ: 🚨NEW H&J POD OUT NOW🚨. 🤣@maxrushden & @BakersTweet in the hot seats today!🤣. 📺@AdamLeventhal on 'The Life of a Referee'.⚽️Chel….

Listen here on @TheAthleticFC .

Enjoyed chat with @maxrushden and @BakersTweet on @tSHandJ earlier discussing 'Inside the world of Premier League referees' including VAR announcements & the Spanish DJ booth that wasn't. (link to pod below)

Jumping on @tSHandJ with @maxrushden & @BakersTweet at 2:30 to talk all about this… pretty sure VAR will come up at some stage. Looking forward to it.

Howard Webb discussed how David Coote situation informs ref mental health care in @TheAthleticFC special. “Some questions we’re asking are about their personal life to make sure this is not just something we expect them to cope with… this stiff upper lip”.

Villa New: Peter Bankes (VAR).For Bre: Bankes (Ref) & Andy Madley (VAR).Bri Ful: Wade Smith (Asst) & Matt Donohue (VAR).Chel Pal: Akil Howson (Asst). 1st PL officials appts out & all above - plus Howard Webb & more - feature in new @TheAthleticFC special.

VAR announcements to the crowd are set to be introduced in PL this season after trials in cups. In Spain during pre-season officials practiced the process on the training pitch. Learn more in latest special episode of @TheAthleticFC podcast.

RT @TheAthleticFC: The Athletic has been given insider access to the life of Premier League referees. From a gruelling pre-season trainin….

Do people still like spaces on here? . and if I did one to talk about the new behind the scenes referee special that's out on @TheAthleticFC (listen here: would people appreciate the chance to ask Qs etc? . Let me know.

RT @TheAthleticFC: Referees are integral to football. But with every decision scrutinised, why would anyone want to be one?. From a gruelli….

RT @AdamLeventhal: 🎧 Inside the world of PL referees. “It’s undoubtedly more scrutinised than ever” Howard Webb. 📺 VAR training & announcem….

Two of the Wembley officials for #CPFCLIV feature in new special episode of @TheAthleticFC pod: Wade Smith & Akil Howson, 2 speedy assistants who have to keep up with players travelling up to 37kph. Spoke to both in Spain at pre-season camp. Listen free👇.