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sunderland v manchester c - jarred gillett (VAR: peter bankes)
DIR By: gooner
Date: January 1, 2026, 3:14 pm
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hi,
JG makes it all seem so easy [emoji122] hugely impressive first
half and he does it all with a smile on his face [emoji4]
regards,
gnr
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Re: sunderland v manchester c - jarred gillett (VAR: peter
bankes)
DIR By: TheThingFromLewes
Date: January 1, 2026, 3:56 pm
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I’ve thoroughly enjoyed this match even though it’s likely to be
0-0.
Yes, Gillett has missed a few minor things but he’s been
consistent and to be honest, it’s not affected the game in a
negative way, and his fairly laissez-faire approach has added to
the occasion.
One of the best performances I’ve seen in a while.
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Re: sunderland v manchester c - jarred gillett (VAR: peter
bankes)
DIR By: Pm2
Date: January 1, 2026, 3:56 pm
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Outstanding performance from gillett and team.
As for the game, as 0-0 games go that was very good too..
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Re: sunderland v manchester c - jarred gillett (VAR: peter
bankes)
DIR By: flipmode
Date: January 1, 2026, 3:58 pm
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Couldn't fault a thing. Was consistent in what he let go for
both teams, and contributed to a very entertaining 0-0.
I can't really think of anything that was so clearly wrong,
which is to his credit really.
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Re: sunderland v manchester c - jarred gillett (VAR: peter
bankes)
DIR By: UmpireIan49
Date: January 1, 2026, 4:57 pm
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Have only seen the highlights - and it was a terrific match to
watch. Sunderland are a breath of fresh air in the Premier
League and really tested City.
As for Jarred Gillett, it is no surprise to hear he had a decent
match. He is a referee I’ve always rated and at times he has
found it tough, but most of the time he makes it look easy, has
a quiet, natural authority and makes good decisions. He has the
respect of the players, and allows matches to flow well and to
allow some physical contact.
There was some reservations about Gillett coming back from his
VAR duties abroad and finding it tricky to acclimatise over the
busy Christmas period. He has refereed two matches since his
return and it’s though he’s settled back into his favourite
armchair.
Certainly cementing his place as one of our leading officials.
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Re: sunderland v manchester c - jarred gillett (VAR: peter
bankes)
DIR By: Microscopist
Date: January 1, 2026, 9:03 pm
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Broadly agree he was back to last season’s performances. Only
complaint was no yellow for a lunge on Doku but a yellow for Ake
for a rather more innocuous looking challenge a bit later.
Otherwise fair for both sides.
Sunderland well disciplined, City a bit lacking in
inventiveness.
As an aside, and not disputing the decision in this game, this
semi automated VAR offside system seems to take longer and is
less convincing than the previously used approach.
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