"VAR Right, Ref's Decisive": Alan Shearer Praises Hallam on Premier League Debut
Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer has come out in support of referee Farai Hallam, who made a brave decision not to award Manchester City a penalty against Wolves despite VAR sending him to review the incident. The South African official was on his Premier League debut and was given the task of officiating at the Etihad Stadium.
In an embarrassing moment for City fans, a handball claim by Jack Grealish in the 25th minute sparked controversy when VAR referred Hallam's decision back to him. However, Shearer believes that Hallam stuck with his original call after reviewing the footage on the pitch-side monitor, ultimately denying Wolves a potential equaliser.
"She stood firm," Shearer said, praising Hallam for making a brave call in a tricky situation. "You've got to trust your instincts and Farai trusted his instincts to not give a penalty."
Shearer's comments are a testament to the referee's composure under pressure, and it's clear that he earned the respect of the Manchester City players, who were on the receiving end of several contentious decisions throughout the game.
The VAR review, which saw Hallam consult with officials in the dugout, only added to the drama of the moment. However, it appears that Hallam made the correct decision, and Wolves can't help but feel a sense of what could have been.
While the match was ultimately won by Manchester City 2-0, Shearer's praise for Hallam highlights an important aspect of refereeing in the Premier League: trust and confidence. If referees can maintain their composure under pressure, they can make key decisions that impact the outcome of a game.
In this instance, Hallam's bravery paid off, and he can hold his head high after a promising debut. As for Wolves, they will be left wondering what might have been if Hallam had awarded them a penalty in the 25th minute.
Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer has come out in support of referee Farai Hallam, who made a brave decision not to award Manchester City a penalty against Wolves despite VAR sending him to review the incident. The South African official was on his Premier League debut and was given the task of officiating at the Etihad Stadium.
In an embarrassing moment for City fans, a handball claim by Jack Grealish in the 25th minute sparked controversy when VAR referred Hallam's decision back to him. However, Shearer believes that Hallam stuck with his original call after reviewing the footage on the pitch-side monitor, ultimately denying Wolves a potential equaliser.
"She stood firm," Shearer said, praising Hallam for making a brave call in a tricky situation. "You've got to trust your instincts and Farai trusted his instincts to not give a penalty."
Shearer's comments are a testament to the referee's composure under pressure, and it's clear that he earned the respect of the Manchester City players, who were on the receiving end of several contentious decisions throughout the game.
The VAR review, which saw Hallam consult with officials in the dugout, only added to the drama of the moment. However, it appears that Hallam made the correct decision, and Wolves can't help but feel a sense of what could have been.
While the match was ultimately won by Manchester City 2-0, Shearer's praise for Hallam highlights an important aspect of refereeing in the Premier League: trust and confidence. If referees can maintain their composure under pressure, they can make key decisions that impact the outcome of a game.
In this instance, Hallam's bravery paid off, and he can hold his head high after a promising debut. As for Wolves, they will be left wondering what might have been if Hallam had awarded them a penalty in the 25th minute.
they really deserved that pen! but i gotta respect hallam's decision tho 
he stuck to his guns and didn't get swayed by the var review, which is super brave of him 
especially on his debut match 
i'm just glad it all worked out in the end for man city 
but still, wolves fans are gonna be salty about that missed pen 
just watched that Wolves vs City match and I'm still fuming about the handball claim by Grealish... VAR was right but it's gonna be one of those games that City fans are gonna hate replaying for years to come 
And what's with all these VAR reviews on the pitch-side monitor? It's like they're trying to second-guess themselves or something 
. It's cool to see Shearer giving him props, shows he's got some respect for the ref's decision-making skills 
I mean, come on, VAR is still a mess 
. Hallam did stick with his guns, though - you can't blame him for trusting his instincts 
. And honestly, Wolves might've gotten lucky if that penalty had gone in 
. Still, props to Hallam for not giving up under pressure 
. Guess we'll just have to agree to disagree on those VAR calls 
. Glad Alan Shearer gave him a shoutout 
. Refs need respect, just like any other official in the game 
! I mean, that was a crazy call not to give Manchester City a peno, and for him to stick with it after VAR sent him back is pure gold 
Like, VAR says give the pen, but referee Farai Hallam knows better, right? 
But seriously, Shearer's gotta be praising Hallam for being true to himself and trusting his instincts. That's what I call a good ref. And let's not forget the drama with Grealish's handball claim... was that even close? 
Still, it's clear Hallam made the right call, and Wolves are just stuck with wondering "what could've been"...