Matt Scarborough

Biking nut racing XC for Arrow Cycles. Skier, sports fan, science geek. Proud dad + lucky husband!

[Matt Scarborough @scarbs85]

@Ianmc22efc @trickyterra2 You won the game lad. The points won't be taken from you if you're just honest about that being a really poor decision.

[Nottingham Forest @NFFC]

Following yesterday’s match at Everton, NFFC issued a statement highlighting our concern at the perception of the PGMOL appointment of VAR for the game. This was an issue we raised with PGMOL prior to the fixture because of the fear of the side show that would ensue if anything went wrong with officiating in the game. That fear has materialised, as the correctness of three important decisions against the Club have been called into doubt.

This is not about individuals but rather how the integrity of the game is seen. We know match officials do not allow outside factors to influence their decision-making and that all referees are required to declare their ‘allegiances’ to PGMOL to avoid any perceived conflict or harm to the game’s reputation for integrity. 

However, it is clear PGMOL must amend its rule on allegiances to account for contextual rivalries in the league table, not just local rivalries. This is currently not within the criteria but should be. Mere reliance on match officials to recuse themselves if contextual rivalries exist invites conjecture, as some have recused themselves where others have not.

NFFC stands by its request for greater transparency around PGMOL appointments to further protect the game’s reputation, as intended in PGMOL’s existing approach to allegiances. 

Given the widespread and ongoing concerns, not merely of the fans, players and managers of this Club but of many others and the pundits too, over VAR decisions throughout this season any move which boosts confidence in the system should be properly considered.

[Evertonian. @TheEvertonian78]

So many clear and obvious errors here against Nottingham Forest. I genuinely can’t imagine how the referees are justifying these decisions, these are all genuinely incorrect

[Arrow Cycles @arrowcycles]

Specialized Allez SL Sprint. A thing of beauty! @ Arrow Cycles https://t.co/nh8pj5Z909

[Matt Scarborough @scarbs85]

What a weekend down at #Wasing! My #britishcycling national #debut in #expert, finishing 12th on… https://t.co/lri0dYJjKl

[Matt Scarborough @scarbs85]

@thejamesshaw @vanessaholmes29 Tough @thejamesshaw! 6 laps for me, 5 for Ness. The course was rough going, but very fast and fun. 12th for myself and 16th for Ness.

[Matt Scarborough @scarbs85]

Essential #fuel stop on the way to the #britishcycling #xcmtb races with vanessaholmes4721.… https://t.co/1WGTHdlYCJ

[Matt Scarborough @scarbs85]

A little play around #Lincoln on the #mtb. Even had a go climbing the #cobblestones. Don't know… https://t.co/Yc8DAmmtbl

[Matt Scarborough @scarbs85]

Disappointed not to be with my @arrowcycles teammates vanessaholmes4721 owynmtb taking the… https://t.co/xNnPypjkh5

[Matt Scarborough @scarbs85]

One tub helps me train harder and rips my legs to bits. The other tub helps me recover quicker… https://t.co/NyWUm47AQH

[Matt Scarborough @scarbs85]

Got my #chauffeur en route to #Dalby for today's #nutcracker #xcmtb #race.
@arrowcycles spphrt https://t.co/4hvKhXiJdr

[Matt Scarborough @scarbs85]

Packed and ready to rock and roll at tomorrow's #midlandsxc season opener!
@arrowcycles #xcmtb… https://t.co/XPOv9aV7UL

[Matt Scarborough @scarbs85]

First ride out with my boy! Then we had ice cream, by which I mean he had mine and his.
#dadlife… https://t.co/ioIW2UrKfb

[Marco Aurelio Fontana @fontanaprorider]

Why XC? Cause it's challenging, technical, physical and damn bar to bar fighting. #loveit… https://t.co/7Xh2aPjoun

[Matt Scarborough @scarbs85]

Great #playday at #Stainburn on the #orbea. Some technical practice on the rocks with… https://t.co/clTPaevhrc

[Matt Scarborough @scarbs85]

Great #playday at #Stainburn on the #orbea. Some technical practice on the rocks with… https://t.co/ZpRrK43dn8

[UCI MTB @UCI_MTB]

XCO is awesome and this is why we ❤️ it! Can't wait for the UCI MTB World Cup presented by @ShimanoMTB​ to begin! #UCIMTBWC

[Matt Scarborough @scarbs85]

Today, I'll mostly be trying not to get lapped. It's a proper mud fest out here at the #Run&Ride… https://t.co/4tSNY8DhG0

[Matt Scarborough @scarbs85]

New Bike Part 2: The Rebuilding
New frame came back from #orbea today, just in time for the… https://t.co/CFmVViBodH

[Vanessa holmes @vanessaholmes29]

Over the moon with Erica my @Specialized_UK Epic HT. massive thanks to @arrowcycles for their support. Best bike shop ever.Let's get racing!