PGMOL issued an apologies to Wolves following the contentious penalty decision against Manchester United.
BirminghamLive has the latest Wolves news, with referee Simon Hooper failing to give Gary O’Neil’s team a penalty in stoppage time at Old Trafford.
Gary O’Neil, manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers, claims he received an apology from the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) after his club was denied a penalty against Manchester United.
Wolves were defeated 1-0 at Old Trafford, but the score may have been different if a penalty had been awarded in the 96th minute. United goalkeeper Andre Onana clashed with Sasa Kalajdzic, but no penalty was awarded by referee Simon Hooper.
The ruling, according to Video Assistant Referee Michael Salisbury, was not a clear and evident error. “Jon Moss (manager of the Premier League’s elite group of officials) said it was a blatant penalty and should have been given – fair play to him, he apologised,” O’Neil remarked after the game.
“I spent a lot of time with him today trying to understand the new rules and trying not to get booked in the first game, which I failed at.” But credit to Jon for coming out and stating it was a blatant and obvious error – he couldn’t believe the on-field referee didn’t call it and can’t believe VAR didn’t call it.
“Actually, it probably made me feel worse, because you know you’re right.” I feel more worse about going empty-handed. I was told live that they didn’t believe it was a clear and apparent error.”
PGMOL chief Howard Webb is also said to have called Wolves officials after the game to apologize for the error.
When asked if he was concerned that Hooper might go to the monitor, United manager Erik ten Hag responded, “It can always happen.” “VAR considered it and decided not to give; of course, we are pleased.” I don’t feel obligated to respond to [O’Neil’s] interpretation.
“It all comes down to the referee and the VAR.” I believe the two Wolves players collided, and Andre did not interfere [with] the activity of either of them, first the pouch of the ball from Dawson, and then Andre.”
Despite the setback, Wolves had 23 shots on goal, whereas United only had 15. It was the most tries by a visiting Premier League team at Old Trafford since November 2005. “It was a tough game and the start is always difficult in a season for every team,” Ten Hag said.
“We can be much better on the ball, as we demonstrated last season and in preseason, but preseason is not the season; when the league begins, opponents become more aggressive.” Wolves were really aggressive, but our decision-making skills could be improved, and we weren’t aggressive enough in battle.”
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