Mark Halsey

Former Premier League ref suggests a more fitting punishment for Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk
Anyone who saw the way that Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk reacted to his red card in the Newcastle game at the weekend...
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“Wales got away with one” says former Premier League referee after Yarmolenko is denied penalty
Wales faced Ukraine in a play-off match to secure a place in the World Cup finals in the winter. Wales won the...
Former ref questions Jon Moss appointment for Nottingham Forest vs Huddersfield playoff final
Former Premier League referee Mark Halsey has questioned the decision to appoint Jon Moss as the referee for the Championship playoff final....
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Champions League final referee got Benzema’s disallowed goal and other big decisions right, says Mark Halsey
Karim Benzema’s disallowed goal for offside in the first half of the Champions League final was the correct decision by referee Clement...
Liverpool FC
Former Premier League referee slams quality of officiating in 2021/22 but pays tribute to Mike Dean
Former Premier League referee Mark Halsey has been left unimpressed by the state of refereeing in the English top flight this season....
“Possibly a career-threatening challenge” – Mark Halsey has his say on last night’s red card incidents
Last night was a big one in the Premier League’s relegation battle as both Everton and Burnley looked to grab some vital...
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“Clear foul” for Southampton goal vs Liverpool, but ex-ref explains why VAR didn’t intervene
Lyanco’s challenge on Diogo Jota looked a clear foul, but the gap between that incident and Southampton’s goal might be why VAR...
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Everton have themselves to blame for implosion, lucky West Ham, and a well-managed cup final between Liverpool and Chelsea – Mark Halsey column
Quiet FA Cup final means a job well done for Craig Pawson There wasn’t really anything of note from Craig Pawson’s officiating....
Ex-PL referee suggests West Ham defender was lucky not to concede penalty vs. Man City
Sunday afternoon in the Premier League saw title favourites Manchester City travel to the London Stadium for an intriguing matchup against David...
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Former Premier League referee says Tottenham penalty was “correct in law”
Former Premier League referee Mark Halsey has given his verdict on the penalty incident in the Tottenham vs Burnley game. Tottenham were...
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“He can have no complaints” – Ex-PL referee hails Paul Tierney’s decision to send “thankful” Rob Holding off vs. Spurs
Thursday night at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was a night to forget for Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal. The Gunners, who, prior to kick-off,...
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Former Premier League referee comments on Dan James’ red card after terrible tackle
Leeds United moved one step closer to the Championship last night after losing 3-0 against Chelsea which keeps Jesse Marsch’s side in...
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