‘Such an easy game to ref’ – Dyche ‘stunned’ by ‘bizarre’ VAR calls

Dyche believed Morgan Gibbs-White’s foul on Rayan Cherki’s 83rd-minute winner at the City Ground should have prevented a penalty kick.

He also believed that Ruben Dias, a City defender, should have received a second yellow card during the second half, according to the referee, Rob Jones.

According to Dyche, “so easy to referee, such an easy decision for VAR ,”

“When you played so well, you came in and had to discuss how officials had an impact on the game, which they obviously did.”

Everyone at home and in the stadium could see that.

However, Cherki’s hopes were jest when he fired a half-volley home from the box through Gibbs-White’s legs.

Forest players quickly complained to referee Jones, claiming Nico O’Reilly had prevented them from blocking Cherki’s strike and knocked over Gibbs-White.

“Morgan Gibbs-White quite clearly gets pushed to the floor and the same player is blocking the ball,” Dyche said.

He can’t stop it because, as he jumps up, it passes through the area of his body that he would otherwise have blocked. It’s a foul, no matter how you look at it.

The goal was reviewed by the VAR, but Jones’ on-field choice was ultimately overturned.

They will say, “Yes, the ball wasn’t there,” Dyche continued. Is it going to be a foul if the ball isn’t close to the keeper and you push the keeper to the floor instead?

“It is, we all know. I’m unable to figure it out. The double whammy is then taken out of it by them.

I’m a big fan of VAR, but I’m not sure how you got that right.

The video assistant referee concluded that no “clear and obvious” error was made, according to former official Darren Cann. I concur.

Dyche was upset that Jones chose not to send Dias off.

The Portugal defender complained about a decision against him following his challenge on Igor Jesus and was given the first yellow card for dissention in the first half.

Dias brought Igor Jesus down again as the Forest forward was tearing upfield right away following the restart.

They claim there was an accident. We all know what happens if that’s an accident caused by his running through on goal. A red card appears to you. So why is there an accident and he isn’t yet yellow carded? said Dyche.

“I just find it odd, I think.” And these things are simple, in my opinion. Give him a second yellow, that’s it. You leave now. I’m completely stunned.

Igor Jesus and other Forest players called on Dias to receive a second yellow card, but Jones instead gave Forest a free kick.

Cann claimed that it was an unintended crossover and wasn’t a second yellow for Ruben Dias. There was little contact between him and he was not trying to be difficult.