Aston Villa ain’t too happy with the ref, Thomas Bramall, after he disallowed Morgan Rogers’ goal against Manchester United. Rogers thought he had scored in the 74th minute at Old Trafford, but Bramall blew his whistle for a foul on the United goalkeeper. The decision cost Villa the game, and they missed out on a Champions League spot. Now, Villa has written a strongly-worded letter to PGMOL, questioning the referee’s experience and the use of VAR in the match.
The controversial incident occurred when Rogers put the ball into the net after dispossessing the United goalkeeper. However, Bramall deemed it a foul and disallowed the goal, leaving Villa players and fans fuming. The club expressed their disappointment in the referee’s decision and the lack of VAR intervention. Despite the outcome not changing for Villa, they want to ensure that high-stakes matches receive proper officiating and VAR utilization in the future.
Villa’s frustration was evident as they raised concerns over the selection process of match officials for important games. The club believed that a more experienced referee should have been appointed for such a crucial match. With the Champions League qualification at stake, Villa felt hard done by the decision to disallow Rogers’ goal. Emery, Villa’s manager, called it a “big mistake” and accepted the outcome, albeit begrudgingly. The club will now have to settle for a spot in the Europa League next season, missing out on the prestigious Champions League opportunity.
