Referee dropped from VAR duties after poor Newcastle decision

Andrew Walker

WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 27: during the Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Brighton & Hove Albion at The Hawthorns on February 27, 2021 in West Bromwich, United Kingdom. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Lee Mason has been dropped from VAR duties for this weekend’s Premier League fixtures following a series of questionable decisions.

During Newcastle United’s away fixture against Crystal Palace on Saturday, on-field ref Michael Salisbury initially awarded an own goal scored by Eagles’ full-back Tyrick Mitchell.

However, upon review, Mason, who was stationed at Stockley Park, recommended that the own goal should not stand and a free kick to Palace should be awarded instead.

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Following extensive replays, both live and after the game, it became very clear that Mason’s advice was wrong and the Magpies’ goal, which would have been the game’s winner, should have stood.

Consequently, in light of his poor officiating, Mason has now been dropped from VAR duties for this weekend’s upcoming games.

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