Nottingham Forest fans criticize VAR over disallowed goal against Tottenham
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 5:28 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Nottingham Forest supporters expressed frustration regarding the use of VAR following the decision to rule out a goal scored by Neco Williams during a match against Tottenham. The incident, which involved a handball call, sparked debate among fans about the current application of technology in the Premier League. Some spectators stated that the intervention process has negatively impacted the match day experience, with some fans reporting a reluctance to celebrate goals due to the threat of post-scoring reviews. Contributors to the discussion noted that the decision did not appear to meet the threshold of a clear and obvious error, though others argued that the final ruling was ultimately correct despite the controversial process. The lack of a pitch-side monitor review by the referee was specifically cited by some fans as a point of contention regarding transparency and the consistency of officiating.
- •Neco Williams had a goal disallowed for Nottingham Forest against Tottenham following a VAR intervention.
- •The decision centered on a handball ruling which excluded an on-field monitor review.
- •Supporters expressed concern that VAR protocol is negatively affecting the experience of attending matches.
- •Some fans argue the intervention failed to meet the clear and obvious error criteria.
- 5:28 PMYahoo Sports — 'The fan experience has certainly been ruined'
"Lower down this page you can see Forest fan Ellie Molloson explain she's sometimes "scared" to celebrate a goal given VAR can intervene. Richard: Not that it makes any difference now, but 'clear and Obvious' never came into this decision from either VAR or the referee.
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