Howard Webb
Howard Webb is a former professional football referee who officiated at major international tournaments.
Notable Quotes
"We're trying to get the officials to be as confident as they can be to penalise what they see."View Story →
"However, on this occasion, the VAR did not recognise the likely impact of his position and should have recommended an on-field review."View Story →
"I was really disappointed with this outcome. We all are."View Story →
"I was really disappointed with this outcome. We all are."View Story →
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Carrick has faith in VAR despite derby error
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick still has faith in VAR despite the derby blunder that cost his side in their home defeat by Manchester City
September 19, 2026Maresca criticises focus on controversial Manchester derby winner
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says it is "quite poor" that the controversy surrounding Erling Haaland's winner has overshadowed his side's win at Manchester United.
September 16, 2026VAR did not even consider if Fernandez was offside - Webb
Referees' chief Howard Webb has admitted that the video assistant referee (VAR) did not even consider whether Enzo Fernandez was offside for Erling Haaland's controversial winner in Sunday's Manchester derby.
September 15, 2026No weekend game for Manchester derby VAR officials
The video assistant referee for the Manchester derby, Matt Donohue, and his assistant VAR, Blake Antrobus, are not appointed for this weekend's Premier League games.
September 14, 2026Left in the dark - will fans ever get to hear live VAR audio?
VAR is nearly 10 years old, and yet the game is still a long way off being allowed to broadcast the audio live to supporters.
September 14, 2026The Premier League's new plan to end corner chaos
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August 20, 2026English football agrees trial to end goalkeeper tactical timeouts
English football will implement a trial to try to eradicate the goalkeeper tactical timeout this season.
July 27, 2026I've been a World Cup official - I promise you there is no favouritism
Darren Cann speaks to BBC Sport about the conspiracy theories around the World Cup and what referees really think.
July 19, 2026