#153. Are Premier League Refs Really Getting Worse?
Description
Another weekend, another VAR controversy. Social media says referees are ruining football. But the Premier League’s independent panel tells a different story: fewer mistakes, faster decisions, better accuracy. So why does it feel worse?
We unpack:
- The narrative vs the numbers
- Why media amplification and outrage distort perception
- VAR’s impact — 97% accuracy, faster checks, semi-automated offsides
- Where refs still fail — inconsistency, big-game pressure, and communication gaps
#PremierLeague, #VAR, #Referees, #PGMOL, #FootballPodcast, #SoccerRefs, #EPL, #FootballDebates, #VARControversy, #RefWatch, #SoccerAnalysis, #FootballFans
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Appreciations for this Episode:
Host: Andy Terku
Video Production: Andrews Terkpertey
Video Editing: Samuel Okuadjo
Timestamps:
00:00 – 03:07 | Narratives, Media, and Perception
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