Alan Shearer Admits BBC Could Have SACKED Him as He Rages at Newcastle’s FA Cup Decisions

Rooney: Errors show referees over-reliance on VAR

Wayne Rooney believes errors made during the Aston Villa v Newcastle FA Cup tie at the weekend show there is an over-reliance on VAR.

Wayne Rooney says referees are over-reliant on VAR

Kavanagh and his assistants were criticised for their performance in the FA Cup tie at Villa Park.

Alan Shearer admits 'I might've been SACKED' by BBC after FA Cup nightmare for officials - The Mirror

Newcastle legend Alan Shearer didn't hold back in his criticism of the officials in Saturday's 3-1 win over Aston Villa in the FA Cup over the weekend

Alan Shearer admits BBC could have SACKED him as he rages at Newcastle’s FA Cup decisions

BBC pundit Alan Shearer expressed his frustrations at Chris Kavanagh's officiating during Newcastle United's 3-1 win over Aston Villa in the FA Cup on Saturday night

A step too VAR in the FA Cup as Newcastle beat Aston Villa? Plus: Timothee Chalamet - soccer player

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Shearer branded 'delusional' over Newcastle VAR farce take after 'bizarre and baffling' change

Did one last VAR-free weekend of FA Cup action prove why the technology is needed? Or was Alan Shearer right to blame it for the Newcastle fiasco?