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“The referee got everything wrong.”

Coventry City fan disappointed with referee in Everton defeat.

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 10:35 AM
“The referee got everything wrong.”
Key Things to Know
  • Coventry City supporter Conna Chahal criticized match officials over controversial decisions.
  • The fan disputed the decision not to award a penalty after James Tarkowski pulled Caleb Yirenkyi's hair.
  • Chahal claimed VAR missed a handball prior to Thierno Barry's goal for Everton.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Coventry City supporter Conna Chahal criticized the match officials following decisions made during a recent match. The fan expressed frustration after the referee decided not to award a penalty when Everton's James Tarkowski appeared to pull Caleb Yirenkyi's hair.

In addition to the missed penalty claim, Chahal argued that VAR failed to detect a handball during the buildup to Thierno Barry scoring Everton's second goal. He claimed the referee got key decisions wrong during the contest.

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