Mike Riley
Preview: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Everton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Premier League clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Everton, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 5, 20:49
Preview: Manchester City vs. Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Manchester United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 4, 09:09
Manchester City team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole rounds up all of Manchester City's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League derby with Manchester United.
Mar 3, 07:15
Mike Riley 'apologises to Everton for Rodri handball decision'
PGMOL chief Mike Riley reportedly apologises to Bill Kenwright and Frank Lampard after Everton were not awarded a penalty for Rodri's handball against Manchester City.
Mar 1, 12:57
Premier League to clamp down on soft penalties and review offside rules
Players initiating or exaggerating contact in the penalty area can expect to win fewer penalties next season.
Aug 2, 22:37
Keith Hackett calls on Premier League to follow Euros VAR example
Refereeing at the tournament has won widespread praise after UEFA's more measured approach to VAR intervention has allowed games to flow.
Jul 13, 16:58
Mike Dean to return to refereeing this weekend after death threats
The 52-year-old and his family received the threats on social media after Mike Dean had been involved in two controversial incidents.
Feb 16, 13:10
Premier League reiterate commitment to improving fans' VAR experience
Mike Riley would like to speak with Arsene Wenger, who recently accepted a role at FIFA which will see him involved in the improvement of laws.
Nov 24, 01:03
Fans' group calls for "better communication" in stadiums during VAR checks
VAR was discussed at length at a Premier League shareholders' meeting on Thursday.
Nov 15, 07:09
Mike Riley expected to argue for limited use of pitchside VAR monitors
The Premier League is holding a shareholders' meeting on Thursday.
Nov 13, 14:26
Southern-based Premier League managers 'reasonably happy with VAR'
A meeting with northern-based bosses is due to take place on Thursday.
Nov 6, 12:27
Referees' boss Riley to meet Premier League managers for VAR discussions
Referees' boss heads north after sharing views in the south last week.
Nov 4, 22:23
Former referee Keith Hackett accuses VAR chiefs of "arrogance"
VAR has proven a considerable talking point so far in what is its debut season in the English top-flight.
Oct 22, 17:59
Riley admits to four VAR mistakes in Premier League so far this season
The referees' chief spoke to delegates at the Premier League shareholders' meeting on Thursday.
Sep 12, 14:39
Ex-referee Keith Hackett calls for VAR review
Former ref says changes need to be made.
Sep 2, 10:33
Referees' chief cautious over VAR
Video technology will be rolled out in the Premier League from next season.
May 11, 22:30
Ref Support UK hits out at "distasteful" Neil Warnock remarks
The charity tells Warnock it will 'give credence' to his views on refereeing standards when he criticises his players as much as officials.
Apr 2, 14:36
Slaven Bilic slams Mike Riley performance
West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic criticises the performance of referee Mike Riley during his side's 2-0 defeat to Manchester United at the London Stadium.
Jan 2, 20:35
Jose Mourinho: 'No sympathy for West Ham United'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho insists that he does not feel sympathy for West Ham despite a number of refereeing decisions going against the Hammers.
Jan 2, 19:47
Leicester City's Riyad Mahrez named as PFA Fans' Player of the Season
Leicester City star Riyad Mahrez tops a fan poll to determine the Premier League's Player of the Season.
May 17, 20:34
Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg drops agency after PGMOL investigation
Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg ends his association with football agency Catalyst4Soccer over a potential conflict of interest.
Feb 24, 19:46
Tony Pulis disappointed with referee feedback
West Bromwich Albion head coach Tony Pulis reveals his disappointment after failing to receive feedback regarding the display of referee Anthony Taylor last weekend.
Nov 6, 10:55
Tony Pulis unhappy with referee after Leicester City loss
Tony Pulis believes that "the standard of refereeing should be better" after West Bromwich Albion's 3-2 loss to Leicester City.
Oct 31, 17:49
Eddie Howe open to referees explaining decisions, but understands difficulty
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe tells Sports Mole that he would like referees to explain decisions, but understands why it would be difficult to put into practice.
Aug 20, 22:30
Mike Riley: 'English football needs video technology'
Mike Riley, head of Professional Game Match Officials Ltd, believes that video technology should be introduced in English football to help out referees.
Mar 22, 14:55
Keith Hackett calls for Howard Webb return to refereeing
Former referee Keith Hackett believes that Howard Webb should come out of retirement in a bid to improve the standard of officiating in the Premier League.
Mar 1, 12:57
On this day: Arsenal match-winner Dennis Bergkamp sees red
Thirteen years ago today, Dennis Bergkamp scored the winning goal and was later sent off as Arsenal beat Liverpool 1-0 in the FA Cup.
Jan 27, 10:00
Sam Allardyce annoyed with disallowed goal
Sam Allardyce says that he is annoyed that his West Ham United side had a goal disallowed during their defeat to Arsenal.
Dec 28, 17:43
OTD: Struggling Ipswich Town stun Tottenham Hotspur
Thirteen years ago today, a late Alun Armstrong goal secured a 2-1 victory for Ipswich Town away at Tottenham Hotspur.
Dec 22, 10:07
On this day: Arsenal gun down Tottenham Hotspur
Twelve years ago today, Thierry Henry scores a memorable goal as Arsenal beat fierce rivals Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 at Highbury.
Nov 16, 10:01
Preview: Everton vs. Swansea City
Sports Mole previews the clash between Everton and Swansea at Goodison Park as the Welsh outfit bid to beat the Toffees for the first time ever in the league.
Oct 30, 14:10
Garry Monk blasts Victor Moses following controversial penalty
Swansea City boss Garry Monk reveals his anger after a controversial penalty helped Stoke City beat his team in the Premier League this afternoon.
Oct 19, 18:28
On this day: Everton secure rare win at Anfield
Back on this day in 1999, Everton recorded a 1-0 Merseyside derby victory away at Liverpool thanks to an early goal from Kevin Campbell.
Sep 27, 09:59
Vanishing spray to be used in Champions League
Heine Allegmagne claims that his vanishing spray invention, which has been a popular feature at the World Cup, will be used in the Champions League next season.
Jul 7, 23:37
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho fined £10k for 'sarcastic' referee rant
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is fined £10,000 by the FA for his sarcastic rant against referee Mike Dean and referees' chief Mike Riley.
May 8, 18:44
Chelsea's Ramires hit with four-match ban after accepting violent conduct charge
Chelsea midfielder Ramires is handed a four-match ban from the Football Association after accepting a violent conduct charge.
Apr 24, 18:33
Football Association charges Chelsea trio Ramires, Jose Mourinho, Rui Faria
The Football Association charges Chelsea trio Ramires, Jose Mourinho and Rui Faria.
Apr 23, 18:04
Chelsea's Ramires, coach Rui Faria facing Premier League suspensions
Ramires and Chelsea assistant coach Rui Faria could be banned for the rest of the Premier League campaign following their actions against Sunderland on Sunday.
Apr 21, 06:26
Jose Mourinho could escape FA action following 'sarcastic' ref comments
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho could escape punishment from the FA, despite making 'sarcastic' comments about match official Mike Dean and referees' boss Mike Riley.
Apr 21, 06:10
Graham Poll: Jose Mourinho is "graceless and immature"
Former Premier League referee Graham Poll brands Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho as "graceless and immature" after comments made following his side's defeat to Sunderland.
Apr 21, 02:30
