The seven worst VAR decisions against Wolves this season that have prompted vote

Gary O’Neil’s side have been on the wrong end of many decisions – although only some were deemed to be the wrong decision from the independent panel that assess officials’ conclusions.

Here, we take a look at seven of the big calls made this season that have prompted Wolves to take action.

Manchester United away

On the very first game of the season, after a brilliant performance, Wolves found themselves 1-0 down at Old Trafford.

As the clock ticked into injury time and Wolves looked for a late equaliser, the ball was lofted into the air and as Sasa Kalajdzic jumped for it, goalkeeper Andre Onana came out to claim it.

However, he missed the ball and instead clattered Kalajdzic, with the on-field decision being no penalty and VAR did not intervene.

Luton away

This time the 10 men of Wolves were 1-0 up away from home when a cross ricocheted off Joao Gomes’ foot and struck his arm, which was above his head, and a penalty was given.

This decision split opinion with some suggestions that instead it was an issue with the rules of the game, but it did not stop high-profile pundits from slamming the call which allowed Luton to score.

Newcastle at home

In a 2-2 draw at home, the visitors were given the lead from the penalty spot when Fabian Schar went down under a challenge from Hwang Hee-chan.

The spot kick was given by the referee but numerous VAR replays were unable to spot Schar initiating the contact and going down in an easy man.

“It was a scandalous decision,” O’Neil said.

Sheffield United away

The very next week after the controversy at Molineux against the Magpies, Wolves travelled to struggled Sheffield United.

Having fought back to 1-1 after a poor team performance, an injury time penalty was given to the hosts after Fabio Silva’s challenge on George Baldock, despite minimal, if any contact.

Fulham away

At Fulham, the hosts were given two controversial penalties, one being another injury time winner, while Carlos Vinicius escaped a red card for headbutting Max Kilman.

Arguments were made for both penalties being the wrong decision.

West Ham at home

One of the most contentious moments saw Wolves denied a late equaliser from Kilman, due to Tawanda Chirewa interfering with the goalkeeper in an offside position. The goal was given but VAR ruled it out.

“One of the worst decisions I’ve ever witnessed,” O’Neil said.

Manchester City away

The decision to award City an early penalty for a Rayan Ait-Nouri foul was widely criticised, before the hosts went on to win 5-1.

Many felt Josko Gvardiol initiated contact, or that it was a coming together.