The new referee of the Community Shield on Sunday will have Erik ten Hag concerned. While the referee of a game is not a deciding factor in whether a team wins or loses, in this Saturday’s FA Community Shield, the referee situation has changed. It is not a change which Manchester United will be welcoming right now, with some bad memories of last season with games officiated by this referee – along with some suspect VAR calls.....CONTINUE READING THE ARTICLE FROM THE SOURCE
It comes in what is the first chance at silverware in a campaign which will be pivotal for Erik ten Hag who must impress his new bosses and quickly.
Pre-season saw improvements in performances – even if results were poor – but the real judgement commences this weekend and the newly appointed referee will be creating unhappy memories.
Referee Jarred Gillett speaks with Rasmus Hojlund of Manchester United after disallowing a goal scored by Casemiro of Manchester United
Jarred Gillett appointed Community Shield referee
Manchester United will be slightly concerned by the referee change that has just occurred ahead of the Community Shield.
This comes as the FA confirmed John Brooks had sustained an injury and therefore would miss the date at Wembley and now Jarred Gillett has been appointed as the new referee.
Jarred Gillett will now referee the 2024 FA Community Shield on Saturday following a minor injury sustained by John Brooks ⤵️
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The Aussie is no stranger to United, refereeing four games for United last season in the Premier League – with United losing three and winning one.
Gillett took charge of United’s 4-0 hammering at the hands of Palace, the 4-3 loss at Stamford Bridge – which left MUTV pundits claiming United had been cheated – along with the 3-1 loss to Brighton.
United’s one victory was the 4-3 against Wolves in which Kobbie Mainoo scored a spectacular goal. So Gillett oversaw United conceding 14 goals in four games which won’t be an average that United want to continue here.
Gillett was also on VAR for controversial Alejandro Garnacho offside
One moment which stuck with fans for much of last season was when United were denied taking the lead at the Emirates in the 88th minute through Alejandro Garnacho.
It was a controversial decision and one which Ten Hag looked back at on one of two occasions as a real momentum killer early in the season.
On VAR that day to call for Garnacho’s offside was Gillett, which is another reason United won’t be thrilled by his appointment.
This is all just coincidence and bad luck, but United will not be any more confident with his appointment after how previous meetings went.
