This week saw Celtic eventually overcome a stubborn Kilmarnock side whilst The Rangers attempted to maintain the gap the next day at Dundee United. The impact of a call being incorrect can be evaluated using the framework outlined here -> Honest Mistakes in the SPFL. 08/01/23 Dundee United vs The Rangers Incident 1 Referee Steven … [continue reading]
Honest Mistakes
Honest Mistakes – Derby Special
Monday’s Derby saw a bug-ridden Celtic team clinch a point with a late Kyogo Furuhashi goal to maintain a nine-point margin over their city rivals. Despite VAR and a global television audience, there was plenty for the Yorkshire Whistler to get into. The impact of a call being incorrect can be evaluated using the framework … [continue reading]
Honest Mistakes – The End of 2022
Well, that (World Cup + Christmas + New Year) went very quickly. At least I suspect that is what the Yorkshire Whistler thinks as I interrupted his well earned to review yet more critical calls from the top of the SPFL. This edition covers matches from the 15th December until the last match of 2022. … [continue reading]
Honest Mistakes – Derby Special – Willie Takes A Stand
The Virtual VAR series featuring the Yorkshire Whistler casts their eye over the Glasgow Derby, The Rangers 1, Celtic 2. Willie Collum was chosen for this one. BACKGROUND – I outlined a framework to assess the impact of Honest Mistakes in the SPFL. 03/04/22 The Rangers vs Celtic Incident 1 Referee Willie Collum Game Minute … [continue reading]