Neil Swarbrick
Born: July 27, 1970 (age 53)
Hometown: Preston
Nationality: 
English
EnglishRole: Referee
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Sports Mole has 117 articles about Neil Swarbrick. Articles 1 to 40:
Premier League VAR chief 'to retire at end of season'
The Premier League's head of VAR Neil Swarbrick is reportedly planning to retire from his position at the end of a season littered with officiating errors.
Feb 27, 12:59
The weekend's VAR incidents: Patrick Bamford's offside arm and handball debates
The Leeds striker had a goal ruled out after VAR ruled he was offside.
Nov 9, 14:27
Neil Swarbrick: 'Too early to consider VAR changes'
Two incidents have put VAR and the new handball law in the spotlight already this season.
Aug 21, 16:25
Dermot Gallagher: 'Giving penalty to Man City's Raheem Sterling appeared easy'
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher criticises the failure to award Manchester City a penalty against West Ham United for a foul on Raheem Sterling.
Apr 30, 18:09
Michael Oliver to referee FA Cup final between Chelsea, Manchester United
Michael Oliver will referee the FA Cup final for the first time next month when Chelsea take on Manchester United at Wembley Stadium.
Apr 24, 14:22
Sadio Mane: 'I thought it was a penalty'
Liverpool winger Sadio Mane says that his controversial attempt at winning a penalty against Crystal Palace should have been rewarded.
Apr 2, 09:12
Jurgen Klopp defends Sadio Mane after incidents at Crystal Palace
Jurgen Klopp sticks up for Sadio Mane after the Liverpool forward was lucky to escape a red card in Saturday's 2-1 Premier League win at Crystal Palace.
Mar 31, 15:20
VAR messages to appear on big screen during EFL Cup final
VAR messages will appear on the big screen at Wembley Stadium during the EFL Cup final between Arsenal and Manchester City.
Feb 23, 19:38
Leicester City pile more misery on out-of-form Newcastle United
An 86th-minute own goal from Ayoze Perez sees out-of-form Newcastle United fall to a 3-2 defeat at the hands of Leicester City at St James' Park.
Dec 9, 19:23
Antonio Conte fined £8,000 by FA for misconduct charge
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte avoids a touchline ban for his sending-off against Swansea City last week, instead being fined £8,000 by the Football Association.
Dec 6, 15:18
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger 'escapes FA punishment for referee row'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will reportedly not face action from the Football Association for confronting referee Neil Swarbrick in Saturday's game against Watford.
Oct 17, 09:12
Richarlison escapes retrospective punishment for diving
Watford midfielder Richarlison escapes retrospective punishment for his alleged dive to win a penalty in the 2-1 win over Arsenal at Vicarage Road.
Oct 16, 14:50
Graham Poll: 'Watford penalty should not have been given'
Arsenal should not have had a penalty awarded against them in their 2-1 defeat to Watford on Saturday, according to former Premier League referee Graham Poll.
Oct 15, 10:33
Troy Deeney: 'Arsenal are lacking cojones'
Troy Deeney hits out at Arsene Wenger and Arsenal following Watford's 2-1 home win over the Gunners on Saturday, describing the North Londoners as lacking "cojones".
Oct 15, 09:45
Marco Silva: 'Richarlison did not dive to win Watford penalty'
Watford boss Marco Silva insists that referee Neil Swarbrick's decision to point to the penalty spot for Richarlison's perceived dive was a "50/50" call to make.
Oct 14, 22:34
Arsene Wenger hits out at "ridiculous" penalty decision
Arsene Wenger admits that Arsenal "panicked" in the build-up to Watford's late winner, but only after referee Neil Swarbrick awarded a "ridiculous" penalty.
Oct 14, 22:18
Newcastle United striker Aleksandar Mitrovic to serve three-match ban
Newcastle United announce that Aleksandar Mitrovic will serve a three-match ban after deciding against challenging a charge of violent conduct.
Aug 30, 18:56
Newcastle United's Aleksandar Mitrovic charged with violent conduct
Aleksandar Mitrovic is charged with violent conduct by the Football Association for his alleged elbow on Manuel Lanzini in Newcastle United's win over West Ham United.
Aug 29, 18:22
Newcastle United off the mark with victory over West Ham United
Newcastle United beat West Ham United 3-0 at St James' Park to earn their first points of the 2017-18 Premier League season.
Aug 26, 16:58
Liverpool thrash West Ham United to strengthen hold on top-four spot
Liverpool move back up to third place and within one win of securing Champions League football courtesy of a 4-0 victory over West Ham United at the London Stadium.
May 14, 16:06
Vincent Kompany inspires Manchester City to victory over Southampton
Vincent Kompany marks his return to Manchester City's starting lineup with a stellar display in their 3-0 win over Southampton at St Mary's Stadium.
Apr 15, 19:22
Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp: 'I cannot promise I will always behave on touchline'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says that he cannot promise that he will not lose his temper on the touchline in the future.
Feb 3, 10:58
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp: 'Maybe I was lucky not to get sent to stands'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits that 'maybe he was lucky' not to get sent to the stands after Jose Mourinho criticised his behaviour.
Feb 2, 12:30
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has dig at Arsene Wenger, Jurgen Klopp
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho takes a thinly-veiled dig at Arsene Wenger and Jurgen Klopp as he claims that the 'rules are different' for him.
Feb 2, 09:41
Leicester City midfielder Danny Drinkwater to face three-match ban for elbow?
Leicester City midfielder Danny Drinkwater is reportedly facing a three-match ban after appearing to elbow Watford's Valon Behrami during Saturday's defeat.
Nov 21, 13:23
Zlatan Ibrahimovic: 'I was not concerned by goal drought'
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic insists that he was unconcerned by his goal drought before scoring twice against Swansea City.
Nov 6, 17:22
Manchester City hold off Swansea City challenge to claim 10th straight victory
Manchester City's win record stretches to 10 games following a 3-1 victory over Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium.
Sep 24, 16:53
Live Commentary: Derby County 0-3 Hull City - as it happened
See how the Championship playoff semi-final first leg between Derby County and Hull City unfolded with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates.
May 14, 11:30
Everton end seven-game winless run with triumph over Bournemouth
Everton end a seven-game winless run by sealing a 2-1 victory over Bournemouth at Goodison Park.
Apr 30, 16:53
Mauricio Pochettino perplexed by Tottenham Hotspur referee change
Mauricio Pochettino echoes Arsene Wenger's view that the decision to remove Kevin Friend from Tottenham's clash with Stoke calls into question the integrity of officials.
Apr 15, 15:18
Kevin Friend taken off refereeing duties for Stoke City-Tottenham Hotspur match
Kevin Friend is replaced as referee for Tottenham Hotspur's match against Stoke City next Monday due to his connection with table-topping Leicester City.
Apr 14, 11:49
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 0-4 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of the Premier League match between lowly Aston Villa and Chelsea.
Apr 2, 11:45
Norwich City's Gary O'Neil says sorry for dismissal
Norwich City midfielder Gary O'Neil issues an apology on Twitter following his red card away at Stoke City.
Jan 14, 10:04
Match Analysis: Liverpool 1-2 Crystal Palace
Sports Mole looks back at Crystal Palace's 2-1 win over Liverpool at Anfield to see where the game was lost for the Reds.
Nov 8, 18:39
Swansea, Aston Villa to face FA probe?
Swansea City and Aston Villa face an FA probe after an incident in the tunnel at half time during the away side's 2-1 win at Villa Park.
Oct 24, 20:39
Leeds United boss Uwe Rosler hits out at poor decisions in defeat to Middlesbrough
Leeds United boss Uwe Rosler slams the "poor" decisions of referee Neil Swarbrick in his side's defeat to Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium.
Sep 27, 17:45
Aitor Karanka: 'Scoreline flattered Middlesbrough in win over Leeds United'
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka concedes that the scoreline in his side's 3-0 win over Leeds United may have flattered the North-East outfit.
Sep 27, 17:31
Middlesbrough close in on leaders Brighton & Hove Albion
Middlesbrough's seventh win on the bounce at the expense of Leeds United moves them to within a point of Championship leaders Brighton & Hove Albion.
Sep 27, 15:09
Charlton Athletic boss Guy Luzon bemoans "harsh" penalty call after Palace defeat
Charlton Athletic manager Guy Luzon questions referee Neil Swarbrick's decision to award Crystal Palace's first penalty after the 4-1 League Cup defeat.
Sep 23, 23:06
Match Analysis: Bournemouth 1-1 Leicester City
Sports Mole analyses Bournemouth's 1-1 draw with Leicester City.
Aug 29, 18:04
