PGMOL 'must strive for transparency' but clubs wouldn't dream of full disclosure

Liverpool have now been issued with the audio recordings that led to Luis Diaz's wrongly disallowed goal against Tottenham on Saturday - but should PGMOL have handed it over in the wake of the backlash?

After PGMOL swiftly apologised for the VAR mistake, admitting it was the result of a 'significant human error', Liverpool released a statement demanding access to the audio file, insisting the decision was 'unacceptable' and 'undermined sporting integrity'.

Although PGMOL chief Howard Webb was among those eager to unveil the audio,  others within the referees group disagreed with the decision to release it in the aftermath of Saturday's controversial clash.

It now appears the public will also be granted access to the audio file, either before or during the next episode of monthly television show Match Officials Mic'd Up, where Webb reviews major officiating decisions from the Premier League.

But should Liverpool and the public be granted access to the recording? By offering complete transparency, are PGMOL encouraging VAR officials to be more diligent or simply setting a dangerous precedent for other top flight clubs to abuse? Mail Sport's experts have their say on the matter.

LEWIS STEELE

For the sake of transparency, Liverpool MUST be given access to the audio recordings from the monumental mess that occurred after Luis Diaz put the ball in the net on Saturday.

The decision undermines the credibility of the Premier League in a similar way to in the Covid season of 2019-20, when Sheffield United were denied going ahead against Aston Villa as the goal-line technology failed.

I concede that the PGMOL has a duty to protect its officials but, moving forward, Howard Webb must strive for more transparency to fans both at the match