Mike Hall

@Vfynn_ I wonder what he now thinks about his cheating handball that denied another country a place in the.World Cup Finals? Cheating is unacceptable and deserves the ultimate sanction … full stop!

🚨🎙️Thierry Henry on Southampton expelled for spying drama against Middlesbrough: “I have to be honest, this is a difficult one. Spying on another team’s training is wrong. Full stop. It crosses a line, it undermines the trust that should exist between clubs, and I understand why Middlesbrough are furious and why the EFL felt they had to act strongly. Integrity matters in this game. At the same time, I find myself questioning whether expulsion from the play-offs is the right punishment. It feels… heavy. Almost like using a sledgehammer when a precise scalpel was needed. Let’s be clear: this wasn’t match-fixing or doping. It was analysts pushing boundaries for tactical information, something that, sadly, has happened in different forms across the game for years. Marcelo Bielsa did it openly at Derby and Leeds, admitted it, and people called him a genius, not a criminal. Drones, analysts in trees, whatever, in the modern game with data and marginal gains everywhere, clubs push boundaries. Southampton admitted it, yes, and they deserve punishment. A heavy fine, points deduction, maybe even a ban for the staff involved. But kicking the entire club out after they earned their place on the pitch? That punishes players, coaches, and fans who had nothing to do with one or two analysts doing something stupid. What troubles me most is the collateral damage. The players who battled through a tough Championship season after relegation, who went to extra time and scored that late goal to beat Middlesbrough on the pitch, they earned their place in the final through merit. Now that achievement is being erased because of actions taken by a small number of staff members. That feels disproportionate to me. A significant fine, a points deduction for next season, and sanctions against the individuals responsible, those would be strong, meaningful punishments that address the breach without nullifying an entire season’s competitive work. Sport has to balance two things: protecting fairness and recognising that human error and ambition sometimes lead people astray. If every rules breach in high-stakes moments leads to rewriting results, we risk turning the disciplinary process into something more powerful than the football itself. I’ve sat in dressing rooms where we prepared meticulously for opponents. Everyone does. The difference is getting caught. I hope Southampton appeal and that the final decision finds a better equilibrium. Middlesbrough deserve respect, they were wronged but the players of Southampton also deserve not to have their legitimate efforts wiped away. Football is emotional, passionate, and imperfect. The response to this should reflect wisdom as much as outrage. We need clearer rules going forward so incidents like this become rare, but we must be careful not to let one mistake destroy what was built legitimately on the grass.

@xjjxjxjdkdxthy @The_Forty_Four He clearly glances to his right before taking a huge risk and knows someone is coming. A definite free kick anywhere on the pitch so has to be a penalty. Spurs were lucky to get a point and haven’t won a home game for months for a reason - they are bang average 🤷‍♂️

@The_Forty_Four It’s never a pen for me he’s trying to clear the ball and he doesn’t know ampadu is coming at him and personally he charges in his fault

DEBATE :🤔 Penalty or no penalty? Very MINIMAL contact 😂

@SportsWashed49 @TheClubLiveTw @jimmy_sowden 100% agree. You might as well say that Leeds, Forest et al have all been saved by that one decision instead of earning enough points to stay up. Every club can point to controversial & inconsistent VAR decisions & yes it’s a shambles week in week out but this was a correct call

Yeah, let's give the wrong decision because Rory doesn't want Arsenal to win the League. This nonsense that that one moment has relegated West Ham is utter bullshit. They've had 36 games to get themselves out of their dire situation, and they've been shite. If they go down, they only have themselves to blame.

IS THAT THE WORST DECISION IN PREMIER LEAGUE HISTORY? LIVESTREAM HIGHLIGHTS OUT NOW ⬇️ youtu.be/PiH00mtHSjc

Bayern Munich going out of the European Cup due to alleged corrupt refereeing decisions! Whatever next? Perhaps it’s time to hand the trophy they corruptly won in 1975 back to Leeds? Thought not … karma strikes 🤔

@nonleaguesouths I’m surprised given some of the clubs we visit at step 3 & 4 who clearly do not have the necessary facilities & ground grading. I don’t know the whole background here, & the FA will say rules is rules, but when you see what the big clubs get away with it does make you wonder!

This club is being relegated despite finishing second in the league?? Let’s unpack this.

@AwayDaysFB And coming from a Leeds fan, who have had more than our fair share of inexplicable VAR decisions, it was such a sublime bit of skill and a really good goal. VAR and the ridiculous laws of the game ruining football again 😢

Bournemouth have had this goal disallowed against Leeds for 'offside'. What on earth has the Premier League become.. 🤯

@AwayDaysFB We are clearly not safe yet and any hint of complacency will cost us dearly. Need at least 3 more points to be sure I think - MOT

Leeds United are now SAFE from relegation after getting a point against Bournemouth tonight. In the 36 years since the Premier League began, 40 points only went down ONCE in 1997... Leeds have reached the 40 point mark with 4 games to play. What an achievement from this man af...

@MiltonUnited @Ollie_Bayliss Sad news. Fond memories of refereeing at the Heights in the Hellenic League. A reflection of the difficulties and challenges of running a team in non-league football and I hope the club can come back stronger soon

Milton United Football Club Statement - Sunday 19th April 2026 Milton United FC Withdraw Men’s First Team from the National League System. See attached for more information. #UTM

@sholingfc Couldn’t agree more about the 2 yellow cards issue. You might recall the same thing happened to Hungerford @ Sholing last season when a red card was later overturned on appeal & a 2nd yellow would have been overturned said MOAS. Triple punishment of result, fine & suspension!

When two yellows don’t make a red 🤔

@HungerfordTown 🍻HAPPY BIRTHDAY HOBBO🍻

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HOBBO! A huge Happy Birthday to our Goalkeeping Coach and true Hungerford Town legend, Ian Hobbs! Hobbo’s commitment, passion, and loyalty shine through every single day, & we can’t thank him enough for everything he does for the team. Enjoy your day, legend!

@TheLeedsPress Has to be 7 minimum

How many points?

@SkySportsNews Call it out for it is …. Oh of course not … you won the game … sycophant in

''They're both correct decisions for me'' Liam Rosenior praises Wrexham and the ''great place'' Garnacho is in before reacting to VAR drama as Chelsea reached the FA Cup quarter-final 🔵

@SkySportsNews Perhaps because you won 🤷‍♂️

@footballontnt @tntsports @discoveryplusUK I’m sorry but if ever the FA Cup should hang its head in shame it’s now … offside is a joke and I’m no fan of Wrexham but football is a complete parody of itself … please please stop because we are becoming sick of it

10-man Wrexham think they've equalised deep into extra-time against Chelsea but the goal is judged offside by VAR 💔 📺 @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK

@leedsthat An awful referee who hasn’t got a clue! Mistake after mistake … no sanctions no recriminations … they just carry on bringing the game into disrupte … of you dare speak out against them the FA ban free speech and fine you / its a a cartel nothing less nothing more

Just remember - he gave Daniel Farke a red for jogging on the pitch at full time.

@leeds2023456 When you compare with the farcical disallowing of Burnley’s goal against Brentford, which they looked at for 5 minutes to try every which way to deny a perfectly good goal, you have to wonder, in fact demand an answer, as to why this wasn’t looked at!!

Honestly after watching this back from this angle how was this not giving . I genuinely think the league is rigged how come blatant decisions like this are not looked at plus the stamp . Breaking the rules for the last 15 years and still no repercussions

@talkSPORT Amazing how quick they produce this statement but it takes days when they and VAR get thins obviously wrong 🤷‍♂️

Premier League release statement after Daniel Farke was shown a red card #Echobox=1772311477" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">talksport.com/football/40147…

@PlymouthPFC Absolutely spot on Chris and the officiating in this league is woeful every match. You should see what Hungerford have had to put up with over our previous two games and the FA won’t even allow free speech dare anyone criticise. Unless ALL clubs get together nothing will change

Manager Reaction 🗣️ Chris McPhee reflects on another defeat at Bolitho. Full Interview 👇 youtu.be/dHTDUR5ngDk #ppfc

@reay81 @GosportBFC Agree 100% with that. So many clubs in this league have a hole fans but you guys were proper supporters. Thank you for today - I know we won this time but you restored my faith in clubs of similar size and approach. Safe journey home everyone 👍

@GosportBFC Your fans are the best in this league by far. Unbelievable support for your team and ours, singing all game, no issues at all, the way non league should be 👍 hope you guys go up and we stay up, good luck for the rest of the season

FT | Defeat on the road. ⚪ 2-0 🔵 \\ #UpTheBoro

@DPL_official I bet the league still want a referee to carry out an inspection in case it’s playable 😂😂

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