Andrews calls for referees to make their own calls
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Key points
- Brentford boss criticises VAR's influence after Reading win in Carabao Cup
- Andrews says officials have lost confidence to decide matches without technology
- Comments follow Pro Ref's admission of error in Haaland's Manchester derby goal
AI summary
Keith Andrews used his post-match comments after Brentford's 2-1 Carabao Cup victory at Reading to air frustrations about modern refereeing. The Bees head coach argued that technology has made officials reluctant to trust their own judgment, citing the recent controversy over Erling Haaland's winning goal for Manchester City against Manchester United as an example of how the system is failing.
Andrews believes referees need freedom to make decisions—and mistakes—without constant technological oversight. He contrasted this with his playing days, when mutual respect between officials and players allowed the game to flow more naturally.
Original headline
Let them ref the games and be humans - Andrews
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