Dermot Gallagher

Bruno Fernandes 'escapes punishment for touching linesman'
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes reportedly escapes punishment for putting his hands on a linesman during Sunday's 7-0 defeat to Liverpool.
Mar 7, 12:02

Dermot Gallagher: 'Chelsea denied blatant penalty versus West Ham United'
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher acknowledges that Chelsea were denied a clear penalty during the latter stages of Saturday's 1-1 draw at West Ham United.
Feb 13, 13:36

Dermot Gallagher: 'No incidents warranted a penalty in Nottingham Forest, Brentford game'
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher feels that no penalties should have been awarded in Saturday's fixture between Nottingham Forest and Brentford.
Nov 7, 16:47

Dermot Gallagher defends two handball decisions that went against Fulham
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher defends the two decisive handball decisions which went against Fulham during their fixture with West Ham United on Sunday.
Oct 10, 12:03

Dermot Gallagher: 'Kai Havertz elbow on Dan Burn not worthy of red card'
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher agrees with Chelsea forward Kai Havertz that his elbow on Newcastle United defender Dan Burn was only worthy of a caution.
Mar 14, 12:00

Dermot Gallagher: 'Officials were wrong to dismiss Rodri handball'
Dermot Gallagher claims there is "no doubt" that Everton should have been awarded a penalty against Manchester City, following Rodri's handball inside the area.
Feb 28, 13:38

Dermot Gallagher: 'Yellow for Liverpool's Sadio Mane versus Chelsea was right'
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher says that only handing a yellow card to Liverpool's Sadio Mane for a stray arm on Cesar Azpilicueta was the right decision.
Jan 3, 11:50

Dermot Gallagher surprised Manchester City given penalty versus Wolves
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher admits he was surprised that Manchester City were given a penalty against Wolves for a Joao Moutinho handball.
Dec 13, 13:57

Dermot Gallagher: 'Wolves' Romain Saiss lucky to avoid red card against Leeds'
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher says that Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Romain Saiss should have been sent off against Leeds United.
Oct 25, 12:00

Dermot Gallagher dismisses Brentford claims against Chalobah in Chelsea fixture
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher dismisses Brentford's calls for punishment against Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah during Saturday's Premier League game.
Oct 18, 12:11

Dermot Gallagher "surprised" by decision to disallow Chelsea goal against Southampton
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher says that he was "surprised" by the decision to disallow Timo Werner's goal for Chelsea against Southampton.
Oct 4, 11:59

Ryan Edwards backed to escape punishment for challenge on Alfredo Morelos
Dermot Gallagher does not think Ryan Edwards will face retrospective action.
Sep 14, 18:15

Dermot Gallagher: 'Late Everton goal correctly disallowed'
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher claims that it was the right decision to disallow Everton's late goal against Manchester United.
Mar 2, 18:06

Chris Wilder denies Jonjo Shelvey claim over controversial VAR goal
The Blades' seven-game unbeaten run in the Premier League came to an end in controversial fashion.
Dec 6, 15:40

Danny Murphy calls for VAR axe
Former referee Dermot Gallagher supported the technology after three decisions were overtuned on the Premier League's opening weekend.
Aug 12, 17:04

Dermot Gallagher: 'Referee right not to award Burnley penalty against Arsenal'
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher feels that the referee was right not to award Burnley a second-half penalty against Arsenal.
Dec 24, 13:05

Dermot Gallagher: 'Everton's Jordan Pickford lucky to avoid red against Spurs'
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher says that Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford was lucky to avoid a red card against Tottenham Hotspur.
Dec 24, 12:54

Dermot Gallagher: 'Son Heung-min didn't dive to win penalty for Spurs'
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher claims that Tottenham Hotspur forward Son Heung-min did not dive to win a penalty for his side against Arsenal.
Dec 3, 18:03

Dermot Gallagher: 'Manchester United's Anthony Martial deserved to win penalty'
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher says that the referee was entitled to award Manchester United a penalty in their game with Everton on Sunday.
Oct 29, 12:08

Dermot Gallagher: 'Referee made right call on Manchester United's opener'
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher says that the referee made the right call in allowing Manchester United's first goal against Chelsea.
Oct 22, 18:38

Dermot Gallagher: 'Manchester City's Vincent Kompany lucky to avoid red card'
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher admits that Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany was lucky to avoid a red card in Saturday's match with Burnley.
Oct 22, 18:29

Dermot Gallagher: 'Brentford deserved penalty against Leeds United'
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher says that the referee was right to award Brentford a penalty in their Championship fixture with Leeds United.
Oct 8, 13:05

Dermot Gallagher questions referee's positioning over possible Newcastle penalty
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher admits that Newcastle United should have been given a penalty in Saturday's encounter at Manchester United.
Oct 8, 12:55

Dermot Gallagher: 'Man City's Sergio Aguero deserved penalty versus Liverpool'
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher says that forward Sergio Aguero should have won a penalty for Manchester City against Liverpool.
Oct 8, 12:43

Dermot Gallagher: 'Referee right not to give penalty to Alexandre Lacazette'
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher says that the referee was right not to give Arsenal forward Alexandre Lacazette a penalty in the game with Watford.
Oct 1, 13:50

Dermot Gallagher defends officials in West Ham United, Manchester United game
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher defends the officials' decision to not disallow West Ham United's first and third goals against Manchester United.
Oct 1, 13:36

Dermot Gallagher: 'Joe Ralls put Ilkay Gundogan at risk of serious injury'
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher says that Cardiff City midfielder Joe Ralls should have been sent off for his foul on Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan.
Sep 24, 13:54

Dermot Gallagher defends assistant over Arsenal's second goal against Everton
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher defends the assistant who failed to spot that Arsenal's second goal against Everton was offside.
Sep 24, 13:45

Dermot Gallagher: 'Referee right not to send off Jordan Pickford'
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher disagrees with Mark Hughes that Jordan Pickford was lucky to remain on the field in Everton's win against Southampton.
Aug 20, 18:16

Report: Everton will not appeal Phil Jagielka red card
Everton will not lodge an appeal with the Football Association against Phil Jagielka's red card against Wolverhampton Wanderers, ruling him out of their next three games.
Aug 13, 20:35

Dermot Gallagher: 'Arsenal should have had penalty against Manchester City'
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher says that Arsenal should have been awarded a penalty in Sunday's Premier League fixture with Manchester City.
Aug 13, 16:48

Dermot Gallagher: 'Everton's Phil Jagielka deserved red card versus Wolves'
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher says that Everton defender Phil Jagielka deserved a straight red card in Saturday's top-flight fixture with Wolves.
Aug 13, 11:53

Dermot Gallagher: 'Penalty 100% wrong call'
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher says that France were wrongly awarded a penalty during Sunday's 2018 World Cup final.
Jul 15, 21:46

Dermot Gallagher: 'Real Madrid should have been given El Clasico penalty'
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher says that Real Madrid should have been given a late spot kick against Barcelona in Sunday's El Clasico fixture.
May 7, 18:45

Dermot Gallagher: 'West Ham United's Aaron Cresswell lucky to avoid red card'
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher admits that West Ham United defender Aaron Cresswell was fortunate not to be sent off against Leicester City.
May 7, 17:35

Dermot Gallagher praises referee for booking Liverpool's Mohamed Salah
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher praises referee Anthony Taylor for booking Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah for diving against Chelsea.
May 7, 17:24

Dermot Gallagher: 'Giving penalty to Man City's Raheem Sterling appeared easy'
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher criticises the failure to award Manchester City a penalty against West Ham United for a foul on Raheem Sterling.
Apr 30, 18:09

Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah avoids retrospective action?
Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah reportedly avoids retrospective after a clash with Stoke City defender Bruno Martins Indi in Saturday's Premier League clash at Anfield.
Apr 30, 17:51

Dermot Gallagher: 'Call over Marcus Rashford goal was unbelievable'
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher praises the assistant for making an "unbelievable" call to disallow a goal from Manchester United's Marcus Rashford.
Apr 30, 17:28

Dermot Gallagher: 'Officials right not to award penalty to Liverpool'
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher says that Liverpool did not deserve a penalty for an alleged handball by Stoke City defender Erik Pieters.
Apr 30, 17:18
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