Untold Ref Review: Arsenal 3 – 3 Norwich City

  This article is part of a series stretching over several seasons in which a team of referees analyse the work of refs in Premier League matches. Our figures show that when we analyse the errors made by refs there are consistent trends which do not “even out” through the season, as some commentators would …

How random is random at the PGMOL? More questions to be asked.

By Walter Broeckx We have said it before that the PGMOL is an organisation that works in a strange way. They want to make us believe that the ref appointments are done randomly. And as I have pointed out the refs should be appointed in an open way with each time getting each ref only …

The unbelievable unacceptable truth. A first preview of the season numbers about the refs

—————– Help us develop a database of Arsenal Anniversaries. Vote for Untold in the awards for blogs and bloggers We’re on Twitter @UntoldArsenal ——————— By Walter Broeckx   This is just a first step. Not yet a real conclusion of the season. But a first preview of what the ref reviews have learned us about …

Untold Ref Review: Newcastle United 1 – 1 Sunderland

This article is part of a series stretching over several seasons in which a team of referees analyse the work of refs in Premier League matches. Our figures show that when we analyse the errors made by refs there are consistent trends which do not “even out” through the season, as some commentators would have …

Untold Ref Review: Everton 1 – 0 Tottenham Hotspur

This article is part of a series stretching over several seasons in which a team of referees analyse the work of refs in Premier League matches. Our figures show that when we analyse the errors made by refs there are consistent trends which do not “even out” through the season, as some commentators would have …

Untold Ref Review: Stoke City 1 – 1 Arsenal

——————— Help us develop a database of Arsenal Anniversaries. We’re on Twitter @UntoldArsenal Vote for Untold in the FSF Awards ——————– This article is part of a series stretching over several seasons in which a team of referees analyse the work of refs in Premier League matches. Our figures show that when we analyse the …

The referees, it all “evens out”, and a comparison of our findings with “Debatable Decisions”

 Woolwich Arsenal’s definitive history Transform your life:Become a professional writer We’re on Twitter @UntoldArsenal ————————   By Walter Broeckx As you will probably know there are other people around who do something similar to what we do. One of the most visited (I think) is the website debatable decisions that can be found here. There …

Untold Ref Review: Norwich City 1 – 6 Manchester City – is there a pattern here?

This article is part of a series stretching over several seasons in which a team of referees analyse the work of refs in Premier League matches. Our figures show that when we analyse the errors made by refs there are consistent trends which do not “even out” through the season, as some commentators would have …

Untold Ref Review: Swansea City 0 – 2 Newcastle United

This article is part of a series stretching over several seasons in which a team of referees analyse the work of refs in Premier League matches. Our figures show that when we analyse the errors made by refs there are consistent trends which do not “even out” through the season, as some commentators would have …

Untold Ref Review: Arsenal 0 – 0 Chelsea. Dean does great (yes honest)

  Today’s referee is Mike Dean – MATCH REVIEW DETAILS – Mike Dean (2012-04-21) Period 1 Min Type Foul from On C/NC Comment Weight 3 OTHER Rosicky Torres C Trip, advantage played 1 3 OTHER Song Torres NC Song nipped ball away, wrong call 1 7 PENALTY C Kalou skipped over Sagna challenge, lost rhythm, …

Untold Ref Review: Arsenal 1 – 2 Wigan Athletic

Today’s referee is Andre Marriner – MATCH REVIEW DETAILS – Andre Marriner (2012-04-16) Period 1 Min Type Foul from On C/NC Comment Weight 2 OTHER McArthur Rosicky C 1 3 OTHER RVP Di Santo C RVP could have been cautioned here, it was late 1 6 GOAL Di Santo C Hurt as much second and …

Untold Ref Review: Wolverhampton Wanderers 0 – 3 Arsenal

Today’s referee is Neil Swarbrick – We had a good impression after our first game at Sunderland from this relatively unknown ref for Arsenal. Did he lived up to the expectations? MATCH REVIEW DETAILS – Neil Swarbrick (2012-04-11) Period 1 Min Type Foul from On C/NC Comment Weight 8 PENALTY Bassong Walcott C Wrapped a …

Untold Ref Review: Chelsea 2 – 1 Wigan Athletic

This article is part of a series stretching over several seasons in which a team of referees analyse the work of refs in Premier League matches. Our figures show that when we analyse the errors made by refs there are consistent trends which do not “even out” through the season, as some commentators would have …

Untold Ref Review: Norwich City 1 – 2 Manchester United

This article is part of a series stretching over several seasons in which a team of referees analyse the work of refs in Premier League matches. Our figures show that when we analyse the errors made by refs there are consistent trends which do not “even out” through the season, as some commentators would have …

Untold Ref Review: Manchester United 2 – 0 Queens Park Rangers

This article is part of a series stretching over several seasons in which a team of referees analyse the work of refs in Premier League matches. Our figures show that when we analyse the errors made by refs there are consistent trends which do not “even out” through the season, as some commentators would have …

Untold Ref Review: Sunderland 0 – 0 Tottenham Hotspur

This article is part of a series stretching over several seasons in which a team of referees analyse the work of refs in Premier League matches. Our figures show that when we analyse the errors made by refs there are consistent trends which do not “even out” through the season, as some commentators would have …

PGMOL looks after the Premier League refs. But are they serious?

By Walter Broeckx Thanks to a great link Phil sent to me we can have a further look at the PGMOL and the referees. The article itself  can be found here http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17668965 and it really is an interesting article where former world cup referee Clive Thomas is very critical about the standard of refereeing. Clive …

Untold Ref Review: Manchester City 3 – 3 Sunderland

This article is part of a series stretching over several seasons in which a team of referees analyse the work of refs in Premier League matches. Our figures show that when we analyse the errors made by refs there are consistent trends which do not “even out” through the season, as some commentators would have …

Untold Ref Review: Manchester City 2 – 1 Chelsea, another poor display from ref Dean

This article is part of a series stretching over several seasons in which a team of referees analyse the work of refs in Premier League matches. Our figures show that when we analyse the errors made by refs there are consistent trends which do not “even out” through the season, as some commentators would have …

Untold Ref Review: Blackburn Rovers 0 – 2 Manchester United

This article is part of a series stretching over several seasons in which a team of referees analyse the work of refs in Premier League matches. Our figures show that when we analyse the errors made by refs there are consistent trends which do not “even out” through the season, as some commentators would have …

Untold Ref Review: Arsenal 1 – 0 Manchester City

New update on Woolwich Arsenal’s definitive history Transform your life: Become a professional writer Follow us on Twitter @UntoldArsenal Today’s referee is Martin Atkinson – The top game of the weekend, was the ref up to it? MATCH REVIEW DETAILS – Martin Atkinson (2012-04-08) Period 1 Min Type Foul from On C/NC Comment Weight 2 …

How many wrong calls does each ref make per game – and in favour of whom?

By Walter Broeckx In the last few days and weeks we have had visits from supporters of other teams following our coverage of the referee in matches involving them, and I would like to add a bit to the debate of the ‘it evens out at the end of the season” I have taken the …

Untold Ref Review: Manchester City 2 – 0 Bolton Wanderers

Today’s referee is Mark Clattenburg – MATCH REVIEW DETAILS – Mark Clattenburg (2012-03-03) Period 1 Min Type Foul from On C/NC Comment Weight 3 OTHER Kompany Ngog C push 1 14 OTHER Reo Coker Nasri NC Was a push in the back not given 1 17 OTHER Reo Coker Pizarro C Tackle from behind 1 …

Untold Ref Review: Wolverhampton Wanderers 0 – 5 Manchester United

Today’s referee is Anthoyny Taylor – MATCH REVIEW DETAILS – Anthoyny Taylor (2012-03-18) Period 1 Min Type Foul from On C/NC Comment Weight 4 OTHER Bassong Rooney C 1 5 OTHER Stearman Chicarito N/C Was a reckless challenge, he missed the ball, but somehow came away with it. 1 6 OTHER Jarvis Rafael N/C Blocked …

Untold Ref Review: Queens Park Rangers 2 – 1 Arsenal

Untold Arsenal Arsenal History Today’s referee is Mike Dean -Was he going for the blatant wrong important decisions like a dive for a penalty or did he hoped he could stay under the radar in this game? He certainly was picked up on the Untold radar…. MATCH REVIEW DETAILS – Mike Dean (2012-03-31) Period 1 …