
Howe: Referees are too reliant on VAR after 'a lot of errors' vs Villa
EN 16 February 2026 at 01:49
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe expressed frustration following the match against Aston Villa, stating that referees are becoming overly dependent on the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system due to what he perceives as a significant number of errors made during games. Howe's comments suggest a lack of confidence in the on-field officiating, particularly when involving VAR interventions.
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