Free extension for sports fans
Advertisement
Advertisement

‘VAR is not from East Midlands’ – Glasner bemused by Diop decision

Oliver Glasner was left frustrated after another VAR decision went against his Nottingham Forest side, after the officials chose not to send off Ipswich defender Issa Diop as the two sides drew 1-1 at Portman Road in the Premier League.

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 10:41 PM
‘VAR is not from East Midlands’ – Glasner bemused by Diop decision
Key Things to Know
  • Oliver Glasner was frustrated with VAR after Nottingham Forest drew 1-1 against Ipswich Town.
  • The 1-1 draw between Ipswich Town and Nottingham Forest took place at Portman Road.
  • Glasner questioned the decision by match officials not to send off Ipswich defender Issa Diop.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Oliver Glasner expressed frustration with officiating after Nottingham Forest drew 1-1 against Ipswich Town at Portman Road in the Premier League. The manager voiced bewilderment over a VAR decision that declined to send off Ipswich defender Issa Diop during the contest.

Despite the disputed decision and missed opportunities, the 1-1 draw earned Nottingham Forest a point that moved the club out of the Premier League drop zone.

Advertisement

Never Miss a Sports Update

Get the latest sports news and top stories from MySportsTab delivered straight to your inbox.

No spam. Just the latest sports news and updates.