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Premier League release fascinating ref cam footage from Crystal Palace v Man Utd

The Premier League have this week decided to release the fascinating ref cam footage from the Crystal Palace v Man Utd game.

In a groundbreaking move for the Premier League, referee Jarred Gillett sported a video camera during Palace’s triumphant 4-0 win at Selhurst Park on Monday evening.

This unique decision was authorised by IFAB, allowing the footage to be utilised and edited for an educational program that offers valuable insights into the world of Premier League officials.

Notably, this marks the inaugural occasion where a Premier League referee has worn a camera during an official match, although Rob Jones previously did so during the 2023 Summer Series clash between Chelsea and Brighton.

Additionally, in another pre-season Summer Series game, referee Peter Bankes captured an awe-inspiring goal by Harry Wilson for Fulham against Brentford.

The remarkable footage of Gillett’s perspective during Palace’s triumph over United has now been released by Sky Sports, providing an extraordinary viewing experience.

The video showcases Gillett exchanging handshakes with players from both teams prior to the match, engaging in conversations with various members of United’s squad.

Furthermore, shows the coin toss conducted by Gillett alongside United’s stand-in captain for the night, Casemiro, and Palace’s Joachim Andersen.

The clip then shows Gillett turning down a penalty appeal from Palace, with the official clearly heard saying: “No, no way, no.

“The attacker as run into [Jonny] Evans, for me. That’s how I read it.”

The VAR official can then be heard speaking to Gillett, saying: “Checking for a possible penalty.

“I’m happy that’s not a penalty. Confirming on field decision and then play on.”

Gillett then says “confirmed, thanks” with the match resuming.

PREMIER LEAGUE STATEMENT:

Footage from the “RefCam” worn by Jarred Gillett during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace v Manchester United on Monday 6 May has been released, giving fans their first-ever chance to watch a Premier League fixture from the point of view of a referee.

The footage, which has audio, includes the pre-match protocols, from walking out of the tunnel, to the referee’s pre-match handshakes with players as well as the coin toss with the two captains Joachim Andersen and Casemiro.

Also there is footage from the first half of the match, when a Palace claim for a penalty is rejected by Gillett. You can hear Gillett explain his decision and hear from his VAR, who confirms the on-field decision not to award a spot-kick.

The camera was approved by The IFAB, the Premier League, PGMOL and both clubs.

It was worn as part of a one-off programme being produced by Premier League Productions (PLP) for broadcasting later in the year as a means of educating the public about the demands of officiating in the Premier League, with the aim of enhancing respect for match officials and, hopefully, encouraging more people to become referees.

The technology comprised a head-mounted device which was integrated into the usual referee communications system.

This also comes nearly a year after footage emerged from Premier League Summer Series showing mic’d up players and POV cameras attached to them.

Footage of Youri Tielemans’ Aston Vila debut from his point of view left viewers fascinated as it gave a great insight into the workrate, what is being side, their speed, and a whole lot more during a typical match.

Tielemans at the time signed for Villa on a free transfer after his contract with Leicester City expired, and his first appearance came against Newcastle United out in Philadelphia with the game finishing 3-3.

The Belgium midfielder came on for his debut in the second half, wearing a bodycam as he entered the pitch, and has now gone viral with the video getting millions of views.

We also got a unique look at ref cam of Harry Wilson’s incredible goal for Fulham.

Harry Wilson scored a screamer for Fulham in their pre-season clash against Brentford, and it emerged from the ‘body cam’ of referee Peter Bankes – with fans also wanting to see it become a permanent addition to the game.

Fulham went on to win 3-2 against Brentford as goals from Harry Wilson, Bobby Reid and Carlos Vinicius sealed victory at the Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia.

Bruno Guimaraes also got mic’d up in this Premier League Summer Series friendly. Hear everything that happened as Newcastle United took on Aston Villa.

He wore a camera and microphone, below you can see the match through the eyes of the Brazilian midfielder.

Fans gave their reaction after the Premier League release fascinating ref cam footage from Crystal Palace v Man Utd…

@PaulNew35259723: How did the tackle look on Olise from the ref’s point of view because from Row 17 block H it looked very late and to say he got the ball is outrageous because he definitely took the player first. Could have been a very serious injury

@spillaartois: The footage was making me dizzy he was moving too fast. Can they put a camera on Casemiro instead?

@FulhamTransfer: Very good to see. Want to see more of this in the future. ⚫⚪#FFC #PremierLeague

@SparkyD72: Will it show all the fouls on #cpfc players that he missed?

@afcDW: I think this sort of thing can be useful for seeing things from the ref’s point of view, so it’s a bit bizarre that the sum total of the match footage here is one penalty incident. Surely that can’t be it? There must have been more useable content than that?

@_NickGray: United looks just as bad from this angle.

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