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Jacob Ramsey wrongly sent off for a second yellow

NEWNewcastle United2 – 1Manchester UnitedMUN

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 · 2025-26 · —

What happened

The KMI panel ruled that Jacob Ramsey should not have received a second yellow card. Second cautions were not reviewable by VAR in 2025-26.

On the pitch: Second yellow, sent off
VAR: VAR did not intervene
Benefited: MUN Manchester United
Harmed: NEW Newcastle United

Fan verdict

Was the final decision right?

One tap, then pick your club. We show how Newcastle United fans, Manchester United fans and everyone else answered.

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Officials & their calls

RefereePeter BankesErrorcareer on file: 8 err · 58%VARPaul TierneyNot judgedcareer on file: 8 err · 53%Assistant VARMarc PerryNot judgedcareer on file: 0 err · 100%

What the fans thought

Heated49

20 of 449 comments in the r/soccer post-match thread were angry about the officiating, mostly from Newcastle United fans. Main gripes: penalty and red card.

“Another game with so many s***e decisions from the officials, almost seems sensible to just not mention them and assume there's going to be multiple of them every game. Based on performances alone, definitely the deserve…” · 21 upvotes · NEW fan

“you lot are f***ing fannies, everything is a red card holy s***” · 20 upvotes · NEW fan

Whole-match mood, not this incident alone.

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