Jack Tooth Latest articles by Jack Tooth In defence of the referee: what ex-pro pundits are getting wrong By Jack Tooth published 12 February 21 Referees are coming under more criticism lately – but are ex-players really right to suggest they know better? Analysis Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1Argentina vs Algeria prediction as the champions begin their World Cup defence2Quote of the day by Uruguay manager Marcelo Bielsa: "I'm not a model" - why the legendary coach remains a unique, refreshing presence at the 2026 World Cup3Tottenham Hotspur seal the deal to secure £52 million signing from Premier League rivals4Who are the BBC pundits, commentators and presenters for Norway vs Iraq?5Pico Lopes interview: "Third place might be enough, football doesn't always respect the odds, there are upsets – this is the stuff of dreams!" Cape Verde's Irish hero speaks to FourFourTwo
In defence of the referee: what ex-pro pundits are getting wrong By Jack Tooth published 12 February 21 Referees are coming under more criticism lately – but are ex-players really right to suggest they know better?
