Paul Tierney to Take VAR Duties as Liverpool Travel to Wolves
Liverpool will have Paul Tierney on VAR duties when they travel to Wolves for Saturday’s early kick-off this weekend. Tierney was in charge of the Reds’ first home game of the season against Bournemouth, which saw the controversial sending off of Alexis Mac Allister. The decision wasn’t given the same treatment during play by Tierney or his assistant Constantine Hatzidakis, who elbowed Andy Robertson during April’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal at Anfield.
Tierney and Klopp’s Previous Encounter
The meeting with Bournemouth wasn’t the first time Tierney had been at the centre of the story in a Reds game, with his previous encounter landing Klopp in trouble with the FA. The manager asked “what this man has against us” after a string of controversial calls during the dramatic 4-3 win over Tottenham in April last season. His post-match comments, for which he later apologised, led to a two-match suspension from the sidelines and saw him watch the final home game of 2022/23 against Aston Villa from the Main Stand.
The Referees for Saturday’s Match
Michael Oliver will be the man in the middle on Saturday lunchtime, with the Reds hoping to improve upon their showing in the 3-0 defeat at Molineux last season. Stuart Burt and Dan Cook will assist Oliver from the sidelines, with Tim Robinson on fourth official duties. Tierney’s assistant on VAR will be Mark Scholes and fans will be hoping the encounter passes by without a hitch as far as the officiating is concerned.
The Reds entered the international break with 10 points from the opening four fixtures and will be hoping to make it four consecutive wins this weekend.
Conclusion
Paul Tierney will once again be on VAR duties as Liverpool travel to Wolves for Saturday’s early kick-off this weekend. This is not the first time Tierney has been involved in a Reds fixture, as his previous encounter landed Jurgen Klopp in trouble with the FA. Michael Oliver will be the man in the middle on Saturday lunchtime, with Stuart Burt and Dan Cook assisting him from the sidelines and Tim Robinson on fourth official duties. Tierney’s assistant on VAR will be Mark Scholes and fans will be hoping the encounter passes by without a hitch as far as the officiating is concerned.