James Maddison Slams VAR and Referees After Tottenham's London Derby
James Maddison expresses frustration with VAR and referees after Tottenham's London derby against West Ham. Read more about the controversy and its impact on the match.
“Honestly the referees & VAR have had an absolute shocker of a start to the season. If that goal is disallowed...”
James Maddison isn't holding back on his criticism of the referees and VAR after Tottenham's match against West Ham. He took to social media to express his frustration over Cristian Romero's disallowed goal, which was ruled out for a foul by Micky van de Ven on Kyle Walker-Peters. Maddison described the start of the season as “an absolute shocker” for officials, questioning the consistency of VAR decisions.
The controversy began when Romero headed in a corner kick, only for referee Jarred Gillett to blow his whistle and award West Ham a free kick. VAR reviewed the decision and upheld the call, deeming that Van de Ven pushed Walker-Peters in the back and impacted his ability to play the ball. Maddison strongly disagreed with this assessment, arguing that if such contact is considered a foul, corners would rarely be taken without interruption.
Maddison's comments have sparked debate, with some agreeing that the goal should have stood. Ashley Williams on Match of The Day shared this sentiment, stating that VAR should intervene in such situations to ensure accuracy. Meanwhile, former PGMOL general manager Keith Hackett expects the FA to charge Maddison for his outspoken remarks, emphasizing the need for consistency in refereeing decisions.
Despite the controversy, Tottenham went on to win the match 3-0, with Pape Matar Sarr scoring shortly after halftime, followed by goals from Lucas Bergvall and Micky van de Ven. The victory showcases Tottenham's resilience amidst the debate over officiating.
“Honestly the referees & VAR have had an absolute shocker of a start to the season. If that goal is disallowed for a foul you will never ever see a corner be taken without referee blowing for something ever again.”
Honestly the referees & VAR have had an absolute shocker of a start to the season. If that goal is disallowed for a foul you will never ever see a corner be taken without referee blowing for something ever again🫣🤷🏻♂️
— James Maddison (@Madders10) September 13, 2025
Tottenham Hotspur will look to make a strong start in the Champions League when they host Villarreal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Tuesday, September 16, at 8 pm. This match marks the beginning of Spurs' Champions League campaign, and they'll be eager to make a good impression. The team has been preparing well, and with home advantage, they'll hope to secure a positive result against Villarreal.
Meanwhile, West Ham United will focus on bouncing back from recent setbacks when they welcome Crystal Palace to their home ground on September 20. The Hammers will be looking to regroup and put on a better performance to get their Premier League campaign back on track. With a home match against Crystal Palace, they'll aim to capitalize on their home advantage and earn some much-needed points.
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