'Poor' decision by PGMOL to pick Bramall for Villa game - Hackett
Summary
Aston Villa has complained about a referee's mistake during their game against Manchester United, which they lost 2-0. The referee's decision to stop play meant a goal was not counted, affecting Villa's chance to qualify for the Champions League. The referee in question, Thomas Bramall, is considered one of the less experienced Premier League referees.Key Facts
- Aston Villa lost 2-0 to Manchester United, affecting their Champions League hopes.
- Referee Thomas Bramall stopped play before a potential Villa goal, thinking the goalkeeper had control of the ball.
- The video assistant referee (VAR) couldn't review the play because it was stopped before the ball crossed the line.
- Villa is concerned about Bramall's lack of experience in such an important match.
- Thomas Bramall became a Premier League referee in August 2022.
- Of referees in the final Premier League round, Bramall had the second-fewest top-flight matches this season.
- Keith Hackett, a former head referee, criticized the decision to appoint Bramall for the game.
- PGMOL, the referees' body, does not publicly explain why referees are assigned to specific matches.
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