Ex-FIFA ref fears J.J. Watt could be in trouble with FA after Burnley vs Brentford comments
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Watt looks set to land himself in hot water with the Football Association.The Clarets fell to a 4-3 defeat on Saturday as a 93rd-minute strike from Mikkel Damsgaard proved to be the difference.After coming back from 3-0 down to 3-3, it looked as if Scott Parker’s side had snatched a point in a 4-4 draw when Ashley Barnes found the net.Eventually, VAR opted to rule out the 36-year-old’s strike for handball, in a decision that hasn’t gone down well with Watt on social media.He took to X after the full-time whistle at Turf Moor to say: “If it takes 10 minutes, it’s not clear and obvious.”If it takes 10 minutes, it’s not clear and obvious…— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) February 28, 2026 View Tweet Read more: This is why Caoimhin Kelleher missed the Brentford win at Burnley MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Keith Hackett moots FA trouble for J.J Watt – but what he’s said is trueThe thoughts of the ex-NFL star will likely resonate with a large number of Premier League fans who are fed up with the state of officiating right now.Even if that is the case, the Burnley shareholder shouldn’t really be venting those frustrations without expecting some sort of repercussions. “Whilst Mr Watt might be in trouble with the FA for these comments, I would point out that Burnley is a shareholder of the Premier League.
“Let’s face it, if it takes 10 minutes to make a decision, for me it is not football as we know it.”Read more: Premier League confirm why Burnley goals were ruled out against BrentfordPremier League release statement after Burnley disallowed goal vs BrentfordThe frustration could be felt all around Turf Moor as the decision took a lifetime to make before referee Sam Barrott addressed supporters.He explained the decision, saying: “After review, Burnley 35 accidentally handles the ball. My final decision will be a defensive free-kick to Brentford.”That was echoed by a statement from the Premier League, who added: “After VAR review, the referee overturned the original decision of a goal to Burnley.”#BURBRE – 90+8’ VAR OVERTURNAfter VAR review, the referee overturned the original decision of goal to Burnley.
That leads to a direct goal. My final decision will be defensive free-kick to…— Premier League Match Centre (@PLMatchCentre) February 28, 2026 View Tweet Burnley will be annoyed, and Watt certainly is, but in the end, the correct call was made, even if it goes against the way many people want the game to be played.