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      Job advert for VAR replay operator appears online with surprising salary and qualifications revealed

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      HAWK-EYE are hiring for a VAR Replay Operator to join their team and assist in the use of VAR in the Premier League.The controversial technology continues to divide opinion in England’s top flight and the company behind it all are looking for someone new to join their ranks.Hawk-Eye are hiring for a VAR Replay OperatorCredit: PA:Press AssociationThe new hire would be responsible for showing replays of incidents to officials in the Premier League and other high profile competitionsCredit: Sky SportsHawk-eye, who provide the VAR tech used by the Prem, have listed their job opening online – leading fans to have a nosey at what qualifications they would need to be part of the team.The job, which would be based out of Stockley Park, would cover the Premier League, Uefa and FIFA competitions including the World Cup and Champions League.While the candidate’s responsibilities would include “operating systems during matches” and “setting up Hawk-Eye technology in the Replay Centre”.That would effectively mean that the new hire would be the person showing the referees and VARs replays of the incidents.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAnd according to the job advert that role will earn £25,800 per year – around £10,000 less than the average salary in the UK.But before you start readying your CV and marching it straight to the Hawk-Eye offices, there’s a lengthy list of qualifications that any potential candidate is supposed to have.Hawk-Eye want their new employee to hold a full driving licence, have a strong technical grounding, a proactive attitude, attentive listening skills and excellent problem-solving skills amongst a myriad of other requirements. However, there’s no requirement to have had any experience refereeing or officiating at any level.Most read in FootballVAR Replay Operator job in fullHere’s a look at the key responsibilities and required qualifications to become a VAR Replay Operator…Key ResponsibilitiesPre-match planning and administration in the days building up to your gamesSetting up Hawk-Eye technology in the Replay CentreConducting pre-match checks of the systems in accordance with standard proceduresLiaising with all members staff, match officials and supervisors on-siteOperating the systems during the matchMonitoring hardware and software performances, being able to troubleshoot and report encountered issuesTaking full responsibility for our system on-site and being an ambassador for Hawk-EyeCompleting post-match reports for client delivery and improving future operationsDuring the off-season, building and maintaining our hardware and equipmentAssisting with installation and testing of new products and servicesSkills, Knowledge and ExpertiseEssential: A strong technical grounding, with an interest in technologyBright and enterprising with excellent problem-solving skills and an inquisitive mindsetProactive attitude and ability to work on your own initiativeTime management skills and ability to work in a high-pressure, live broadcast environmentAbility to liaise with clients and customers in a professional and approachable mannerStrong attentive listening skills, particularly under extreme pressureFull valid driving licence required, willingness to drive our vansWillingness to travel domestically and to work overseasFlexible and adaptable to a schedule that is dedicated by the fixture list and can change at short noticeAcceptance that the nature of our business means that work will be carried out over weekends/bank holidaysPreferred:A keen interest in football; an understanding of the laws of the game is preferredA degree in a science, technology, mathematics or engineering course or relevant equivalent experienceFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSWhile a “keen interest in football and understanding of the laws of the game” is only listed as “preferred” for the job.The surprising revelation would mean that someone could be operating the Premier League VAR systems without prior knowledge of the rules of football.How Arsenal and Liverpool benefitted from VAR failures AGAIN | Ex-Premier League referee reactsThat’s perhaps less shocking when remembered alongside last season’s biggest VAR error being spotted by another Replay Operator – who wasn’t a qualified referee either.The Replay Operator for Tottenham’s win over Liverpool last September appeared to be the only person at Stockley Park to realise that Luis Diaz was actually onside when his goal was ruled out for offside.Hawk-Eye don’t require interest or knowledge of football rules for their new hire in the positionCredit: Getty More

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      Why Arsenal’s crucial goal to take lead vs Southampton should NOT have stood, according to ex-Premier League referee

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      FORMER Premier League ref Mark Halsey believes Arsenal’s crucial goal in the 3-1 win over Southampton should NOT have stood.The official, who spent 14 years in the top-flight, reckons VAR has done Mikel Arteta’s side a huge favour for the second week running.Merino (No23) is offside as he makes an attempt to play the ball before Gabriel Martinelli (No11) scoresCredit: Premier LeagueThe goal proved crucial as the Gunners picked up three pointsCredit: GettyMark Halsey was a Premier League ref for 14 yearsCredit: Getty Images – GettyHalsey felt the Gunners were lucky to still have 11 players on the pitch last Saturday when Riccardo Calafiori made a cynical foul while on a booking in the 4-2 win over Leicester.And this week they appeared to get fortunate again with the decisions again. Arsenal were being held 1-1 by Southampton when Gabriel Martinelli put the hosts in front with a finish from a cross at the back post.The ball fell to him after Mikel Merino tried to head it at goal – only to not make contact with the ball. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe is in an offside position when he leaps for the cross and seemingly impacts the play.Yet VAR did not chalk it off – despite a similar incident seeing Bournemouth have a goal ruled out on the same day.Halsey told SunSport’s The Whistleblower show: “I thought it was offside because you are offside if you challenge an opponent for the ball or clearly attempt to play a ball which is close when the action impacts on an opponent.”This is making an obvious action which clearly impacts the ability of an opponent to play the ball. Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”So if you’re looking at offside, technically he was offside because he did challenge for the ball and then ducked his head. “It clearly impacted on Aaron Ramsdale because like you say, he thinks Merino is going to win the ball.’Bruno Fernandes red card was huge VAR error’ in Man Utd loss to Spurs | Whistleblower, Mark Halsey”But he ducks at the last moment and then leaves it for Martinelli. “So for me, I think that should have been disallowed, that goal, because it was clearly offside. “He clearly made an attempt to play the ball.”It is inconsistencies again. It is a massive moment in the game. “For Southampton, they’re struggling at the moment coming up from the Championship and who knows?”It was not the only controversial decision of the week as Crystal Palace felt their should have had a penalty against Liverpool.Virgil van Dijk appeared to pull Marc Guehi to the deck from a corner, with Halsey convinced the ref should have pointed the spot.He explained: “I thought it was a clear penalty.”Simon Hooper, did he have a good viewing angle? Was he blocked by some of the players? But that is what VAR is there for. For me, I thought it was a clear holding offence.READ MORE SUN STORIES”VAR’s David Coote should have come in on that and recommended a review.”Watch the full episode of The Whistleblower at the top of this article – where Halsey fumes over the laws of the game.Palace felt they should have had a penalty for Virgil van Dijk’s tug on Marc GuehiCredit: TNT Sports More

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      Fans rage at ‘worst offside decision I’ve ever seen’ after Tottenham are let off against Ferencvaros

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      FOOTBALL fans couldn’t believe that Ferencvaros’ opener against Tottenham in the Europa League was ruled out for offside.Ferencvaros forward Barnabas Varga nodded home in the 17th minute only for the officials chalk it off for offside.Barnabas Varga had his opener against Tottenham ruled out for offsideCredit: ReutersVarga appeared to be played onside by Cristian Romero but the decision stood after a VAR checkVarga was deflated by the decisionCredit: TNT SPORTSThe Hungarian champions had been on top of Ange Postecoglou’s side in the opening exchanges and a delicious cross from Eldar Civic was placed perfectly onto Varga’s head.The striker did great to direct it into the far corner and put his side a goal up but soon had his celebrations cut short by a VAR check for offside.The immediate replay looked to show that Varga was being played onside by Cristian Romero, but the goal was disallowed after a lengthy check.The TNT Sports commentary team speculated that it could have been because Adama Malouda Traore, who didn’t touch the ball, was deemed to have interfered with play from an offside position.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLTraore was significantly offside but didn’t appear to have much, if any, of an influence on the passage of play.However it was confirmed afterwards that Varga was indeed offside and it was just the camera angle that was making him look as though he was onside.At half-time TNT pundit Joe Cole described it as an “optical illusion”.However, that didn’t stop fans from taking to social media to fume at the decision.Most read in FootballVarga was shown to be offside in a replay at half-timeCredit: TNT SPORTSFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSOne wrote: “That is an outrageous decision. How is that offside?”While another added: “Think that’s the worst offside decision i have ever seen”.A third posted: “He’s given offside, Tottenham have got away with one there”.’Bruno Fernandes red card was huge VAR error’ in Man Utd loss to Spurs | Whistleblower, Mark HalseyAnd a fourth fumed: “That’s the most ridiculous offside I’ve ever seen”.To make matters even more controversial, just six minutes later Spurs took the lead through Pape Matar Sarr.Tottenham held onto that lead heading into the break, meaning their inexperienced side – which featured four teenagers – were able to take an advantage into the second half.The second half saw Brennan Johnson net a second to put a cushion on Spurs’ lead.And that cushion was needed when Varga finally got his goal to pull one back for Ferencvaros in the 90th minute.But it was too little too late with Spurs leaving Hungary as 2-1 winners.Pape Matar Sarr gave Tottenham the lead just six minutes after the decision to rule the goal outCredit: Getty More

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      Premier League fans vote for major rule changes they would make including VAR scrapped and offsides gone

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      FOOTBALL fans revealed what they would change about the beautiful game – including bigger goals, an all-star match and fans live voting for substitutions. And scrapping VAR was not the No1 priority – with better scheduling and travel support for away games among the top picks. Football fans had their say on the changes they want to seeCredit: GettyPlenty of supporters want to see the back of VARCredit: PAA poll of 2,000 adults who attend football matches found 54 per cent think their away-day experience could be improved as fans bemoan inconvenient kick-off times and not being able to drink at their seats.One in four fans felt that better scheduling of away games should become a key focus for rulemakers. Two-thirds (67 per cent) reported increasingly feeling like an ‘afterthought’ from football’s authorities, with trouble tracking down tickets also among the reasons even the most loyal football fans miss out on attending games.But the most in-demand change was to introduce a salary cap for all teams. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe research was commissioned by UK shot brand, Fireball, which whisked away four Salford City fans with a thrilling helicopter ride to and from their team’s recent match against Newport County.Ex-England star and club co-owner Paul Scholes also surprised the supporters as they headed off on the 400-mile round trip to South Wales.He said: “We wanted to show fans that we massively value their support both home and away, and want to make the game day experience as fun and exhilarating for them as possible.“We’re already known for offering subsidised away travel, something which this research shows football fans clearly care about.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAccess to safe standing within football grounds emerged as one of the top three changes that fans want.Meanwhile, 19 per cent think managers should be able to challenge refereeing decisions.Eight bizarre football rules you may not knowAnd more than a tenth (12 per cent) would be happy to see an ‘All-Star’ game, made of two sides featuring the league’s best players.Among the more bizarre responses to what changes fans would like to see in the game were adding half-time musical performances (ten per cent) and half-time cheerleader displays as standard (13 per cent).There were even suggestions of live tweets and memes displayed around the pitch and binning offside altogether as well as fancy dress-themed matches and even the chance for regular punters to take to the field.The typical respondent who took part in the study by OnePoll.com stated they watch as many as 11 games live each year, with 70 per cent believing it is important for football rules to adapt and evolve in line with modern technology and play styles.Top 20 changes football fans wantIntroduce a salary cap for all teamsGreater travel support from clubs in getting to away gamesBring back/increase the number of safe standing terraces in stadiumsBetter scheduling of away gamesBanning VARAllow managers to challenge refereeing decisionsBan foreign ownership of clubsLetting fans drink alcohol at their seats in stadiumHalf-time cheerleader showsCreate an All-Star game with the league’s best playersDigital billboards showing funny football memes and live tweets mid-gameGetting rid of offsides so there are more goalsThe chance for regular people in the crowd to get brought onto the pitchSuperbowl-style half-time musical performancesPost-match fireworksLetting fans decide substitutions by live-votingIntroduce pre-game penalty shootouts to break potential tiesIncrease goal sizes to encourage more goalsIntroduce multi-ball for the last ten minutes of the gameFancy-dress themed matchesLorenzo Farronato, spokesperson for Fireball Whisky, said: “Our research has shown that the match-going experience isn’t always a party, especially for away games that often involve long journeys, late nights and high costs.“We think game day – as well as all other experiences shared amongst friends – should be fun and that fans should always come first.READ MORE SUN STORIES“Football is a dynamic and evolving sport, and fans are always seeking ways to make the game even more exciting.“We brought the heat to midweek for Salford fans, we’ll continue to infuse more fun and mischief into the moments they share with us.”Drinking in view of the pitch was another top priority for manyCredit: FireballPaul Scholes surprised four Salford City fans with a helicopter ride to and from NewportCredit: FireballCheerleaders were key for some supportersCredit: AFP – GettyFancy dress even made it into the top 20Credit: PA More

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      ‘Do they know the law’ slams former Prem ref as he says VAR got Bruno Fernandes red card WRONG in Man Utd defeat

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      FORMER Premier League referee Mark Halsey claims Bruno Fernandes was incorrectly sent off during Manchester United’s clash with Tottenham on Sunday.Fernandes saw red in the 42nd minute of the match following a challenge on James Maddison.Bruno Fernandes was sent off during Man Utd’s clash with TottenhamCredit: ReutersThe midfielder caught James Maddison’s shin with his boot after slippingWhile lunging in for a tackle, the 30-year-old slipped and caught the side of Maddison’s shin with his boot.Referee Chris Kavanagh immediately brandished the red card, leaving both Fernandes and manager Erik ten Hag baffled.VAR agreed with the on-field decision to confirm the United captain’s dismissal just a few moments before half-time.However, ex-Prem ref Halsey believes a review should have been recommended instead.Read More in FootballHe told SunSport: “It was a tough one for Chris Kavanagh because in real time it did look like a poor challenge.”So we cannot be critical of Chris in that situation. When I saw the challenge again, I thought straight away – it’s not a red card.”If we look at the law for serious foul play, a tackle or challenge that endangers an opponent with excessive force or brutality must be sanctioned as serious foul play.”Whether the challenge is a lunge from the front, the side, the back, it must be sanctioned as a red card.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”Now that, for me, that challenge didn’t meet the criteria of serious foul play.”What you can be critical of is VAR because when you look at it again and you see it again, it’s not.Bruno Fernandes rages in live TV interview after being SENT OFF for first time in Man Utd career vs Tottenham”The challenge doesn’t meet the criteria. Yes, he slips and it’s the back of his heel that goes down the side of his shin pad. But for me, when VAR look at that and they confirm the decision, I’m looking at that and thinking, do they know the law?”So in my opinion, I think it was a wrongful dismissal. Had VAR afforded Chris Kavanagh another look, so recommended a review, then I’m sure that Chris would have changed his mind and Bruno Fernandes would not have been sent off from the field of play.”So I believe that Manchester United have got a strong case for an appeal and they should do that.”Halsey went on to criticise PGMOL chief Howard Webb for his poor handling of some decisions so far this season.He continued: “They look at red cards and you can upgrade them from a yellow to red. You can downgrade a red to a yellow now. That’s what should have happened here.”So again, Howard Webb has got to look at his training education.”Another thing that really annoys me is the nonsense that comes out from the matchday centre.”Regarding the challenge, they need someone there that actually knows the law. The law is clear on serious foul play and that was not serious foul play that endangered the player’s safety with excessive force or brutality.”So for me, VAR should have looked at that and recommended a review. And, as I say, once Chris had gone and looked at it, and had a review got recommended, then he would have changed decision.”There are so many inconsistencies, Howard has got to sort this out.”Man Utd went on to lose 3-0 to Tottenham at Old Trafford, leaving them 12th in the Premier League table.Fernandes himself also insisted he should not have been sent off.He said: “Even James Maddison when he gets up he said it’s not a red card. If this is a red card we have to look at many other incidents.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I don’t understand why VAR doesn’t call him [referee] to the screen.”The red card makes it worse. I have to appreciate all the effort my team-mates have done to try and return to the game but it wasn’t possible. They showed great effort and character and I was happy for that.”Man Utd ratings vs TottenhamMANCHESTER UNITED suffered a 3-0 thrashing against Tottenham at Old Trafford.Captain Bruno Fernandes was sent off in the first half for fouling James Maddison, forcing Erik Ten Hag’s side to play with 10 men against Ange Postecoglou’s team.After back-to-back draws against Crystal Palace and FC Twente fans hoped United would redeem themselves against Spurs.However, the match at Old Trafford quickly turned sour. Brennan Johnson scored early and things worsened when Fernandes was sent off allowing Spurs to extend their lead to 3-0.And here is how SunSports Charlie Wyett rated the Manchester United stars.Andre Onana – 5Stood his ground to deliver a good save from Timo Werner who was clean through – no chance for either goal.Noussair Mazraoui – 5First in the refs’ book for chopping down Destiny Udogie. Could also have blocked Micky van de Ven for the goal. Just watched Solanke make it 3-0.Matthijs de Ligt – 4Shocking first half. Failed to cut out the cross from Micky van de Ven which led to the first goal.Lisandro Martinez – 5Switched off for the Spurs goal and was drawn to the ball and Johnson was left unmarked.Diogo Dalot – 5Gave the ball away in dangerous areas and struggled against Johnson.Manuel Ugarte – 5Suffered a stinker and was lucky to last until the 73rd minute.Kobbie Mainoo – 5Not one of his better performances and was taken off just before half-time following Fernandes’ sending-off.Marcus Rashford – 5Over-ran the ball for Tottenham’s first. Way off the pace.Bruno Fernandes – 4Arguably the worst captain in United’s history. Deserved red card for his challenge on James Maddison.Alejandro Garnacho – 6Had United’s only chance in the first half but hit the outside of the post. Improved in the second half.Joshua Zirkzee – 5Looked completely lost up front – threatening to be another poor Erik ten Hag signing. Replaced at half-time.Subs:Mount (for Mainoo 45)  5, Casemiro (for Zirkzee 46) 7, Hojlund (for Rashford 73) 5, Eriksen (for Ugarte 73) 5. More

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      Jose Mourinho booked after putting his laptop in front of TV camera to highlight referee’s wrong decision

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      JOSE MOURINHO hilariously protested a refereeing decision by showing a replay to a TV camera.The Fenerbahce manager was up to his old touchline tricks during his side’s 2-0 win over Antalyaspor last night.Jose Mourinho put a laptop in front of a TV cameraThe Special One was fuming after his side’s goal was chalked offMourinho was booked for his anticsCredit: GettyMourinho, 61, was fuming when Edin Dzeko saw his goal chalked off for offside in the second-half.And in typical Special One style, he reacted by grabbing the club’s laptop and placing it in front of a TV camera next to the dugout.The screen showed a photo of the incident as he tried to prove the referee had made a terrible decision.Mourinho was booked for his antics as he sat on the sidelines shaking his head.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFans found it hilarious, with one saying: “That’s a whole other level of s***housing.”Another added: “Mourinho never change.””A third commented: “This man must never retire.”After the game, Mourinho said: “No offside, the left-back was in a position where Dzeko was not offside and in our perspective that was clear for us.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThis is not the first time he has caused chaos since moving to the Turkish giants, having been booked for complaining to the ref just 20 minutes into his first league game in charge.He also stormed out an interview after being shown a clip of rival Galatasaray fans mocking him.And the ex-Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham boss is supposedly sleeping at Fenerbahce’s training ground to “not waste time” as he aims to transform the club.Jose Mourinho makes dramatic Super Lig debut as huge row sees Special One booked after just 20 minutes More

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      Premier League releases 25-word statement on controversial Bruno Fernandes red card during Man Utd thumping by Tottenham

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      THE PREMIER LEAGUE have released a 25-word statement following the controversial decision to send off Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes during the club’s 3-0 defeat to Tottenham.Fernandes, 30, was sent off by referee Chris Kavanagh for the first time in his Man Utd career after appearing to lash out at Tottenham star James Maddison with the score 1-0.Bruno Fernandes was sent off for the first time in his Man Utd careerCredit: GettyIt came after he appeared to lash out at Tottenham’s James MaddisonCredit: GettyThe Red Devils captain can be seen to lift his boot towards the knee of Maddison after slipping with his standing leg as he went to pressure the ball.An explanation for the decision came from the Premier League’s Match Centre on social media.The statement read: “The referee issued a red card to Fernandes for a challenge on Maddison. The VAR checked and confirmed the referee’s call of serious foul play.”Fernandes faced the music and raged against the decision in an interview with Sky Sports following the game, admitting it was a foul but “never a red card”.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Portuguese also claimed that Maddison admitted it was also not a red card – with the pair seen conversing as Fernandes walked off the pitch.He said: “I just wanted to come and talk and be myself because my team-mates deserve that for what they have done in the game playing with one man less – particularly as I was the man sent off, the one that let them down.  “I think we struggled a bit and then the red card makes it worse. I have to appreciate all the effort my team-mates have done to try and return to the game, but it wasn’t possible. “The team showed a lot of character, a lot of resilience, a lot of fight. They tried. It wasn’t easy.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”No one likes to be sent off. It’s not a good feeling. We end up conceding another two goals.”I don’t go in with the studs, it’s a clear foul but never a red card. Maddison said it is a foul but it’s not a red card. Man Utd blasted by pundits after horror Tottenham mauling”If this is a red card we have to look at other incidents. I think it’s never a red card. It’s a foul if he wants to give a yellow. “I don’t understand why VAR doesn’t call the referee to the screen.’Rules on ‘serious foul play’According to the FA’s rulebook, serious foul play is defined as being: “A tackle or challenge that endangers the safety of an opponent or uses excessive force or brutality must be sanctioned as serious foul play.”Any player who lunges at an opponent in challenging for the ball from the front, from the side or from behind using one or both legs, with excessive force or endangers the safety of an opponent is guilty of serious foul play.”United had gone down inside three minutes through Brennan Johnson before the 42nd-minute sending-off.Things went from bad to worse in the second half, with Dejan Kulusevski and Dominic Solanke scoring to pile on the misery for Erik ten Hag’s side, who have now lost back-to-back home league games 3-0.On the incident, Ten Hag added: “The red card changes the game. I don’t think it was a red card.”The decision to send him off proved controversial, with Jamie Redknapp, Ashley Young and Darren Bent saying it was harsh.MARK HALSEY: Questions must be asked after Bruno Fernandes was sent off for Man Utd against TottenhamIN real time Bruno Fernandes’ first-half challenge on James Maddison looked a poor one.And based on an immediate viewing, it seemed ref Chris Kavanagh’s decision to show a red card was the correct one.But replays clearly showed he slipped and his foot did not make contact as high on Maddison’s leg as it first seemed.In these circumstances a ref has to consider whether a challenge was reckless, which would be worthy of a caution, or if it has endangered a player’s safety with excessive force and brutality — a red-card offence.Looking back at the footage, you would have to say it was reckless rather than a case of serious foul play.There should be no criticism of Kavanagh as he only gets one view of it.But the question to ask is why VAR Peter Bankes did not get involved, as he sees what we see.If VAR had recommended a review I’m sure Kavanagh would have changed his mind.Asked if he deserved to go for an early bath, Redknapp replied: “No, he slips, his feet go under him. I think it is a yellow card.”Young added: “I don’t think it’s serious foul play or it’s reckless. Yes, he is out of control, but he slips, I don’t think he goes to take out Maddison.”And Bent reacted: “First time I saw it I thought that it was naughty. But he slips and it is more petulant than anything. It is a poor decision, a bad one, a poor one.”Under-fire Ten Hag said he would continue to back his captain ahead of the game: “Every season it’s the same and at the end of the season.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Bruno created the most chances in the PL and scored a lot of goals. I’m not worried.”Fernandes will now miss games against Aston Villa, Brentford and West Ham.Man Utd ratings vs TottenhamMANCHESTER UNITED suffered a 3-0 thrashing against Tottenham at Old Trafford.Captain Bruno Fernandes was sent off in the first half for fouling James Maddison, forcing Erik Ten Hag’s side to play with 10 men against Ange Postecoglou’s team.After back-to-back draws against Crystal Palace and FC Twente fans hoped United would redeem themselves against Spurs.However, the match at Old Trafford quickly turned sour. Brennan Johnson scored early and things worsened when Fernandes was sent off allowing Spurs to extend their lead to 3-0.And here is how SunSports Charlie Wyett rated the Manchester United stars.Andre Onana – 5Stood his ground to deliver a good save from Timo Werner who was clean through – no chance for either goal.Noussair Mazraoui – 5First in the refs’ book for chopping down Destiny Udogie. Could also have blocked Micky van de Ven for the goal. Just watched Solanke make it 3-0.Matthijs de Ligt – 4Shocking first half. Failed to cut out the cross from Micky van de Ven which led to the first goal.Lisandro Martinez – 5Switched off for the Spurs goal and was drawn to the ball and Johnson was left unmarked.Diogo Dalot – 5Gave the ball away in dangerous areas and struggled against Johnson.Manuel Ugarte – 5Suffered a stinker and was lucky to last until the 73rd minute.Kobbie Mainoo – 5Not one of his better performances and was taken off just before half-time following Fernandes’ sending-off.Marcus Rashford – 5Over-ran the ball for Tottenham’s first. Way off the pace.Bruno Fernandes – 4Arguably the worst captain in United’s history. Deserved red card for his challenge on James Maddison.Alejandro Garnacho – 6Had United’s only chance in the first half but hit the outside of the post. Improved in the second half.Joshua Zirkzee – 5Looked completely lost up front – threatening to be another poor Erik ten Hag signing. Replaced at half-time.Subs:Mount (for Mainoo 45)  5, Casemiro (for Zirkzee 46) 7, Hojlund (for Rashford 73) 5, Eriksen (for Ugarte 73) 5. More

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      Questions must be asked after Bruno Fernandes was sent off for Man Utd against Tottenham, says ex-Premier League referee

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      IN real time Bruno Fernandes’ first-half challenge on James Maddison looked a poor one.And based on an immediate viewing, it seemed ref Chris Kavanagh’s decision to show a red card was the correct one.Bruno Fernandes was sent off for his lunge on James MaddisonCredit: Getty Fernandes’ challenge was deemed recklessCredit: Sky SportsThe skipper appeared to slip as he went to make the challengeCredit: Sky Sports Chris Kavanagh immediately brandished the red cardCredit: RexMark Halsey thinks VAR should have told the ref to head to the monitorCredit: RexBut replays clearly showed he slipped and his foot did not make contact as high on Maddison’s leg as it first seemed.In these circumstances a ref has to consider whether a challenge was reckless, which would be worthy of a caution, or if it has endangered a player’s safety with excessive force and brutality — a red-card offence.Looking back at the footage, you would have to say it was reckless rather than a case of serious foul play.There should be no criticism of Kavanagh as he only gets one view of it.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut the question to ask is why VAR Peter Bankes did not get involved, as he sees what we see.If VAR had recommended a review I’m sure Kavanagh would have changed his mind.Fernandes was furious that he was sent for an early bath, telling Sky Sports post-match: “Even James Maddison when he gets up he said it’s not a red card. FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”If this is a red card we have to look at many other incidents.Most read in Football”I don’t understand why VAR doesn’t call him [referee] to the screen.Manchester United vs Tottenham Player Ratings”The red card makes it worse. I have to appreciate all the effort my team-mates have done to try and return to the game but it wasn’t possible. They showed great effort and character and I was happy for that.”Ten Hag said: “I don’t think it’s a red card. We had big chances [before it] and it’s only 1-0 so we could make a comeback. It had a big impact on the game.”Man Utd ratings vs TottenhamMANCHESTER UNITED suffered a 3-0 thrashing against Tottenham at Old Trafford.Captain Bruno Fernandes was sent off in the first half for fouling James Maddison, forcing Erik Ten Hag’s side to play with 10 men against Ange Postecoglou’s team.After back-to-back draws against Crystal Palace and FC Twente fans hoped United would redeem themselves against Spurs.However, the match at Old Trafford quickly turned sour. Brennan Johnson scored early and things worsened when Fernandes was sent off allowing Spurs to extend their lead to 3-0.And here is how SunSports Charlie Wyett rated the Manchester United stars.Andre Onana – 5Stood his ground to deliver a good save from Timo Werner who was clean through – no chance for either goal.Noussair Mazraoui – 5First in the refs’ book for chopping down Destiny Udogie. Could also have blocked Micky van de Ven for the goal. Just watched Solanke make it 3-0.Matthijs de Ligt – 4Shocking first half. Failed to cut out the cross from Micky van de Ven which led to the first goal.Lisandro Martinez – 5Switched off for the Spurs goal and was drawn to the ball and Johnson was left unmarked.Diogo Dalot – 5Gave the ball away in dangerous areas and struggled against Johnson.Manuel Ugarte – 5Suffered a stinker and was lucky to last until the 73rd minute.Kobbie Mainoo – 5Not one of his better performances and was taken off just before half-time following Fernandes’ sending-off.Marcus Rashford – 5Over-ran the ball for Tottenham’s first. Way off the pace.Bruno Fernandes – 4Arguably the worst captain in United’s history. Deserved red card for his challenge on James Maddison.Alejandro Garnacho – 6Had United’s only chance in the first half but hit the outside of the post. Improved in the second half.Joshua Zirkzee – 5Looked completely lost up front – threatening to be another poor Erik ten Hag signing. Replaced at half-time.Subs:Mount (for Mainoo 45)  5, Casemiro (for Zirkzee 46) 7, Hojlund (for Rashford 73) 5, Eriksen (for Ugarte 73) 5. More