Football English Blog: Do you want VAR?
Football English Blog: Do you want VAR?
In all of our Football English blogs, we look at a topical item of football news and ask you to do three things:
- Read the article and look at the words in red. Think about what these words mean.
- Do the quiz at the end of the article. This quiz checks your understanding of the football English in the article.
- Answer the questions and give your opinion in the comments section.
This is our latest Football English Blog and this week we're talking about whether VAR technology is a good thing for football or not.
Technology and Football
This is not the first time that technology has been brought into the game of football. Innovations over the last 50 years include better quality footballs, goalkeeping gloves and football boots. But, it's the decision to introduce electronic technology into the game that has been most controversial. Following a number of errors that resulted in goals not being given, as assistant referees hadn't seen the ball cross the line, football associations decided to investigate the use of goal-line technology that was being used successfully in other sports such as tennis. In 2013, it was introduced in the Premier League. The 2014 World Cup was the first time goal-line technology was used on the world stage. Its use has been a success and the system of sending an immediate message to the referee's watch that a goal has been scored is seen by most as fast and fair.
What is VAR?
VAR is one step further than goal-line technology. It stands for Video Assistant Referee and is a system of video technology that allows difficult decisions to be looked at again on a screen; either by the match referee or a team of experts in a control room, who are in contact with the referee on the pitch. Unlike goal-line technology, which looks at one thing related to the game, VAR looks at four match-changing events. These are:
- Goals and the build-up to the goal
- Penalty decisions
- Red cards
- Mistaken identity
The referee can either ask for help from VAR or the VAR team can notify the referee if a clear mistake has been made. The referee will then go to the touchline to look at a replay of the incident and make a decision.
Why is VAR controversial?
People who want to see VAR used say that it will mean more correct decisions being made on the pitch. VAR could stop bad offside decisions being made and decrease diving and acts of simulation as players will know that these incidents will get looked at again. However, people who would prefer not to have VAR in the game say that it will slow the game down because we will have to wait for a decision to be made. Some pundits and commentators have also mentioned that some incidents are too subjective. They say that VAR may not be able to help with penalty decisions as people often disagree about when a penalty should be given or not.
Do we need VAR in the Premier League?
Watch this video (with subtitles) and let us know what you think about the decisions made in the recent Liverpool - Spurs match.
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Do you think VAR should be used in the Premier League? Why/why not?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using VAR?
Do you understand all the football English in red?
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19/08/2019
points
1.The var is useful for the referee to verify what happened in the event of a fault or penalty.
2.ADVANTAGE: actions are resolved quickly.
DISADVENTAGE: the match loses match time.
3. I understand most words.
19/08/2019 20:16
Manchester United
78
1.The var is useful for the referee to verify what happened in the event of a fault or penalty.
2.ADVANTAGE: actions are resolved quickly.
DISADVENTAGE: the match loses match time.
3. I understand most words.
19/08/2019
points
1. The VAR if it should be used in the premier league, why it would serve to clarify the actions that the referee can not conclude and be fair with both teams.
2. ADVANTAJE : Be can clarified doubtful goals, less reds cards, more fair and equitable the match .
DISADVANTAGES: the var structure it is very expensive and damage the fluidity of the match.
3. I understand the most words
19/08/2019 20:04
Liverpool
42
1. The VAR if it should be used in the premier league, why it would serve to clarify the actions that the referee can not conclude and be fair with both teams.
2. ADVANTAJE : Be can clarified doubtful goals, less reds cards, more fair and equitable the match .
DISADVANTAGES: the var structure it is very expensive and damage the fluidity of the match.
3. I understand the most words
19/08/2019
points
1-In my opinion is important implement it the Var because so we can have a good game, fair.
2-Advantage:that can be checked if the offenses are fair or unfair.
Disadvantages:it takes longer
3-No I really understand very little
19/08/2019 18:02
Manchester United
15
1-In my opinion is important implement it the Var because so we can have a good game, fair.
2-Advantage:that can be checked if the offenses are fair or unfair.
Disadvantages:it takes longer
3-No I really understand very little
19/08/2019
points
1)The var must be used so that the arbitrator, after seeing nothing, checks the taxation in the case of a foul or a penalty.
2)Ventajas de usar VAR:
* Ayuda a tomar decisiones de un partido
* El VAR puede notificar al árbitro si se ha cometido un error claro.
* el VAR puede analizar cuatro eventos de cambio de partido en el que están construyendo objetivos y el objetivo, decisiones de penalización, tarjetas rojas e identidad equivocada
Desventajas de usar VAR:
* El VAR pierde la emoción de un partido.
3)I didn't understand the words of red
19/08/2019 17:57
Manchester United
20
1)The var must be used so that the arbitrator, after seeing nothing, checks the taxation in the case of a foul or a penalty.
2)Ventajas de usar VAR:
* Ayuda a tomar decisiones de un partido
* El VAR puede notificar al árbitro si se ha cometido un error claro.
* el VAR puede analizar cuatro eventos de cambio de partido en el que están construyendo objetivos y el objetivo, decisiones de penalización, tarjetas rojas e identidad equivocada
Desventajas de usar VAR:
* El VAR pierde la emoción de un partido.
3)I didn't understand the words of red
19/08/2019
points
I think that the VAR not only in some league, but in all the professional matchs.
The advantage about the VAR is that make just the match, but to my opinion the VAR don´t have a disadvantages.
I understand some things.
19/08/2019 16:49
Manchester United
76
I think that the VAR not only in some league, but in all the professional matchs.
The advantage about the VAR is that make just the match, but to my opinion the VAR don´t have a disadvantages.
I understand some things.
19/08/2019
points
1 in my personal opinion I have to ideas, agree because it helps to clarify clue actions during the match, but in other hand it reduce the human fact as the error that make the match something for entertainment.
2 Advantage: Most of the clue actions are solving quickly.
Disadvantage: the match lost valuable time.
3 no at it all, but the context clarify the ideas.
19/08/2019 06:24
Manchester United
108
1 in my personal opinion I have to ideas, agree because it helps to clarify clue actions during the match, but in other hand it reduce the human fact as the error that make the match something for entertainment.
2 Advantage: Most of the clue actions are solving quickly.
Disadvantage: the match lost valuable time.
3 no at it all, but the context clarify the ideas.
19/08/2019
points
1) I believe that the VAR should implement it so that the match a more fair.
2) Advantage of the VAR is that the action of a play can be verified.
3) I understand all the words.
19/08/2019 04:44
Manchester United
87
1) I believe that the VAR should implement it so that the match a more fair.
2) Advantage of the VAR is that the action of a play can be verified.
3) I understand all the words.
19/08/2019
points
1. Yes, because it is important to see clearly the game plays and make the game as fair as possible.
2. One of the advantages of VAR is that we can more specifically appreciate what happened. And one of the disadvantages is the amount of time invested in it.
3. I understand almost all the words.
19/08/2019 04:16
Manchester United
89
1. Yes, because it is important to see clearly the game plays and make the game as fair as possible.
2. One of the advantages of VAR is that we can more specifically appreciate what happened. And one of the disadvantages is the amount of time invested in it.
3. I understand almost all the words.
19/08/2019
points
1. I think I should use it because with this you can make a more fair game but the bad thing is that sometimes it delays the game
2. The advantages are the match will always be carried out in a fair way for better or worse and in reality I don't see any disadvantages to this.
3. I only understand half of the words
19/08/2019 03:29
Manchester United
87
1. I think I should use it because with this you can make a more fair game but the bad thing is that sometimes it delays the game
2. The advantages are the match will always be carried out in a fair way for better or worse and in reality I don't see any disadvantages to this.
3. I only understand half of the words
19/08/2019
points
1. I think it is very necessary to use it because it allows the referee's difficult decisions to be clearer
2. In this case there are more advantages than disadvantages because this is a great support and solution for any inconvenience
3. no, all but I did understand some
19/08/2019 00:40
Manchester United
83
1. I think it is very necessary to use it because it allows the referee's difficult decisions to be clearer
2. In this case there are more advantages than disadvantages because this is a great support and solution for any inconvenience
3. no, all but I did understand some
18/08/2019
points
1- I think there are many factors which determine resourse the referee although the VAR could become very important.
2- Some decisions seem to be controversial but such measures will help make football fairer.
3- No, I dont unterstand most the in words in red
18/08/2019 17:54
Manchester United
39
1- I think there are many factors which determine resourse the referee although the VAR could become very important.
2- Some decisions seem to be controversial but such measures will help make football fairer.
3- No, I dont unterstand most the in words in red
18/08/2019
points
1yes because it would help a lot in the insecurities of the referee and then they would be fair parties without errors 2some of the advantages of the var son, who can repeat the action and the referee decide whether it is missing or not, but one of the disadvantages is that it takes a long time to play 3
I don't know some of those terms but the vast majority
18/08/2019 03:26
Manchester United
85
1yes because it would help a lot in the insecurities of the referee and then they would be fair parties without errors 2some of the advantages of the var son, who can repeat the action and the referee decide whether it is missing or not, but one of the disadvantages is that it takes a long time to play 3
I don't know some of those terms but the vast majority
17/08/2019
points
1. I think that the Var is very necesary in the Premier League because it is a way to avoid many injusticies in the matches whether for fouls penalty chargues or goals scored.
2.For me don't exist disadvantages for the Var because is a tool very important in the match and for referee.
3.No,I dont understand all football in English since I dont know all words but I try doing.
17/08/2019 23:16
Manchester United
90
1. I think that the Var is very necesary in the Premier League because it is a way to avoid many injusticies in the matches whether for fouls penalty chargues or goals scored.
2.For me don't exist disadvantages for the Var because is a tool very important in the match and for referee.
3.No,I dont understand all football in English since I dont know all words but I try doing.
17/08/2019
points
1)The VAR should be used in the Premier League because t helps to take the marker away from the duration of a match controlled by the referee or from a control room in contact starting from contact with the field kid
2)Advantages of using VAR:
*It helps to make decisions of a match
*The VAR can notify the referee if a clear mistake has been made
*the VAR can analyze four events change party where they are building objectives and the goal, penalty decisions, red cards and Mistaken Identity
Disadvantages of using VAR:
*The VAR loses the excitement of a match
3)No, I understand the words in the red
17/08/2019 20:29
Manchester United
81
1)The VAR should be used in the Premier League because t helps to take the marker away from the duration of a match controlled by the referee or from a control room in contact starting from contact with the field kid
2)Advantages of using VAR:
*It helps to make decisions of a match
*The VAR can notify the referee if a clear mistake has been made
*the VAR can analyze four events change party where they are building objectives and the goal, penalty decisions, red cards and Mistaken Identity
Disadvantages of using VAR:
*The VAR loses the excitement of a match
3)No, I understand the words in the red
17/08/2019
points
1.I believe that the VAR should be used in the Premier League because the VAR is a video assistant referee that helps make decisions more fair.
2.One of the advantages of VAR is that it is a step beyond technology and with this the referee can see again what happened and then make a good decision, I think it brings more advantages than disadvantages.
3.To be exact, I don't understand all the words in red but some of them were known to me.
17/08/2019 19:18
Manchester United
95
1.I believe that the VAR should be used in the Premier League because the VAR is a video assistant referee that helps make decisions more fair.
2.One of the advantages of VAR is that it is a step beyond technology and with this the referee can see again what happened and then make a good decision, I think it brings more advantages than disadvantages.
3.To be exact, I don't understand all the words in red but some of them were known to me.
17/08/2019
points
1. The VAR is very necessary as it helps us to see a fault that was not seen with the naked eye which takes up the image and an answer is taken to the fault
2. The advantages of the VAR is when there is a foul that has not been observed very well and a decision is made before the game and that the game is fair and clean
3. There were few that I could not recognize
17/08/2019 17:50
Manchester United
81
1. The VAR is very necessary as it helps us to see a fault that was not seen with the naked eye which takes up the image and an answer is taken to the fault
2. The advantages of the VAR is when there is a foul that has not been observed very well and a decision is made before the game and that the game is fair and clean
3. There were few that I could not recognize
17/08/2019
points
1. For me it is very important to use VAR in this type of games, since it helps the referees to make good decisions with respect to the match
2. There are few disadvantages of the VAR, since it is very good because it helps to have justice in the parties and to make good decisions
3. I understand most of the things that are in red, because I've seen them before
17/08/2019 16:04
Manchester United
22
1. For me it is very important to use VAR in this type of games, since it helps the referees to make good decisions with respect to the match
2. There are few disadvantages of the VAR, since it is very good because it helps to have justice in the parties and to make good decisions
3. I understand most of the things that are in red, because I've seen them before
17/08/2019
points
1. Yes, I must use it because it is a great help to make a correct decision and that can totally change the history of the match.
2. The advantage is that a wise decision can be made, the disadvantage is that the time of the game is cut a lot.
3. I did not understand much.
17/08/2019 15:50
Manchester City
87
1. Yes, I must use it because it is a great help to make a correct decision and that can totally change the history of the match.
2. The advantage is that a wise decision can be made, the disadvantage is that the time of the game is cut a lot.
3. I did not understand much.
17/08/2019
points
1.I believe that the var di should be used since it allows clarifying things that formerly
we could not see
2.the advantage to clarify a foul or something else that could not be seen with the naked eye and a disadvantage could take a goal from a team or score a penalty that never existed
3.if I understand it since they are words that are used daily in football
17/08/2019 14:36
Manchester United
119
1.I believe that the var di should be used since it allows clarifying things that formerly
we could not see
2.the advantage to clarify a foul or something else that could not be seen with the naked eye and a disadvantage could take a goal from a team or score a penalty that never existed
3.if I understand it since they are words that are used daily in football
17/08/2019
points
1. Yes, it should be used, because is an important tool to check that everything is going correctly during a match.
2. The advantage is that if an error or event occurs that cannot be determined by sight, VAR will confirm what really happens and there will be no misunderstandings. I don't see disadvantages.
3. I don't understood all, but I understood the vast majority.
17/08/2019 04:18
Manchester United
103
1. Yes, it should be used, because is an important tool to check that everything is going correctly during a match.
2. The advantage is that if an error or event occurs that cannot be determined by sight, VAR will confirm what really happens and there will be no misunderstandings. I don't see disadvantages.
3. I don't understood all, but I understood the vast majority.
17/08/2019
points
1. VAR is necessary because it is a great help for the referee since some errors can be seen 2. For me the VAR only has advantages because it is useful for many things 3. I only understood a few words.
17/08/2019 03:03
Manchester United
30
1. VAR is necessary because it is a great help for the referee since some errors can be seen 2. For me the VAR only has advantages because it is useful for many things 3. I only understood a few words.
29/09/2020
points
Yes, u agree VAR, can be as help, but it has got to yhe stage where it m as kes you wonder who is refereeing a game, the m as n on the field, of someone in a TV studio. It is too intrusive, every little incident being looked at, countless replays of offsides, which are then decided on imaginary lines drawn on the screen, it is no good for the game and needs to be abandoned as an idea too far!
29/09/2020 07:41
Manchester United
13
Yes, u agree VAR, can be as help, but it has got to yhe stage where it m as kes you wonder who is refereeing a game, the m as n on the field, of someone in a TV studio. It is too intrusive, every little incident being looked at, countless replays of offsides, which are then decided on imaginary lines drawn on the screen, it is no good for the game and needs to be abandoned as an idea too far!
17/08/2019
points
1. I think VAR is necessary because it helps a lot to make fairer decisions.
2. The advantage is that it will make the game much cleaner and decisions will be more clearly.
3. I know almost all of those terms.
17/08/2019 01:13
Manchester United
87
1. I think VAR is necessary because it helps a lot to make fairer decisions.
2. The advantage is that it will make the game much cleaner and decisions will be more clearly.
3. I know almost all of those terms.
16/08/2019
points
1. I think that VAR is necessary to make the right decisions .
2.I think one the advantages of implementing VAR is that it would be a more honest game more correct.
3.More or less
16/08/2019 23:22
Manchester United
83
1. I think that VAR is necessary to make the right decisions .
2.I think one the advantages of implementing VAR is that it would be a more honest game more correct.
3.More or less
16/08/2019
points
1-In my opinion I think that VAR is necessary because sometimes it is difficult to know what really happened
2-the VAR gives more advantages because it helps to know the truth within the match
3-Yes, previously I had seem them
16/08/2019 23:04
Chelsea
76
1-In my opinion I think that VAR is necessary because sometimes it is difficult to know what really happened
2-the VAR gives more advantages because it helps to know the truth within the match
3-Yes, previously I had seem them
16/08/2019
points
1. In my opinion, the VAR is a help for the game and for making difficult decisions.
2. More than advantages and disadvantages... It is good when used well, if not, it doesn't work
3. No, I don't understand all the foorball English in red, but I already knew some of them
16/08/2019 22:40
Manchester City
87
1. In my opinion, the VAR is a help for the game and for making difficult decisions.
2. More than advantages and disadvantages... It is good when used well, if not, it doesn't work
3. No, I don't understand all the foorball English in red, but I already knew some of them
16/08/2019
points
1) Yes, I think the VAR should be used in the Premier League because this will help to much referee in the game.
2) The advantages of using VAR is that the game is fair and the disadvantages is that the game lose your emotion.
3)No, i don't understand all the words in red.
16/08/2019 22:03
Manchester United
97
1) Yes, I think the VAR should be used in the Premier League because this will help to much referee in the game.
2) The advantages of using VAR is that the game is fair and the disadvantages is that the game lose your emotion.
3)No, i don't understand all the words in red.
16/08/2019
points
1. If it should be used since, it would help the assistant referees, to have a better visualization, to carry out a good match
2. The VAR, is very important for football is a great advantage, so that it is used to reduce the simulations of player fouls
3.I understood certain words
16/08/2019 02:14
Manchester United
76
1. If it should be used since, it would help the assistant referees, to have a better visualization, to carry out a good match
2. The VAR, is very important for football is a great advantage, so that it is used to reduce the simulations of player fouls
3.I understood certain words
16/08/2019
points
1. var is very necessary to help the kid to make a decision 2. The var is a very good advantage and support for the kid to make a very honest and good decision 3. I understand the terms clearly and it is very good to learn new terms
16/08/2019 00:48
Manchester United
84
1. var is very necessary to help the kid to make a decision 2. The var is a very good advantage and support for the kid to make a very honest and good decision 3. I understand the terms clearly and it is very good to learn new terms
15/08/2019
points
1.I think that the VAR is very necessary for take correct decisions
2.I believe that VAR is a advantage because this we can take a honest game
3. I understand always terms
4.
15/08/2019 02:51
Manchester United
28
1.I think that the VAR is very necessary for take correct decisions
2.I believe that VAR is a advantage because this we can take a honest game
3. I understand always terms
4.
05/04/2019
points
Yes, VAR should be used in the Premier League.There are areas where a referee may not be able to see like when a player is attacked by an opposition player away from where the ball is.A video replay is necessary.The case of 'hand of God' needed VAR to disallow it.
While VAR is fast and efficient, small teams are not happy with VAR.These teams allege VAR ignores some bad actions committed by big teams.There are many reports in LaLiga, Serie A ,and the recent FIFA World Cup where VAR appears to have been abused.
05/04/2019 20:32
Chelsea
1749
Yes, VAR should be used in the Premier League.There are areas where a referee may not be able to see like when a player is attacked by an opposition player away from where the ball is.A video replay is necessary.The case of 'hand of God' needed VAR to disallow it.
While VAR is fast and efficient, small teams are not happy with VAR.These teams allege VAR ignores some bad actions committed by big teams.There are many reports in LaLiga, Serie A ,and the recent FIFA World Cup where VAR appears to have been abused.
27/12/2018
points
1. I think VAR is really necessary for this kind of places because sometimes is difficult to know what really happened.
2. I believe that VAR brings more advantages than disadvantages because it is extra help for the referee.
3. Some of them were known for me.
27/12/2018 01:47
Manchester United
828
1. I think VAR is really necessary for this kind of places because sometimes is difficult to know what really happened.
2. I believe that VAR brings more advantages than disadvantages because it is extra help for the referee.
3. Some of them were known for me.
26/11/2018
points
I think VAR will be used in the Premier League.
With the VAR the referee can verify his decision making.
I only understand some terms in red.
26/11/2018 19:24
Manchester United
194
I think VAR will be used in the Premier League.
With the VAR the referee can verify his decision making.
I only understand some terms in red.
08/08/2018
points
1. I believe that the VAR should be used in the Premier League as this would help to correct some supposed missing that are unnecessary.
2. I believe that the VAR as a disadvantage is that it should use more and as an advantage it helps to correct errors.
3. Of course I understand English soccer in red because this helps us strengthen our vucabularity thanks to those people who make this possible
08/08/2018 23:59
Manchester United
924
1. I believe that the VAR should be used in the Premier League as this would help to correct some supposed missing that are unnecessary.
2. I believe that the VAR as a disadvantage is that it should use more and as an advantage it helps to correct errors.
3. Of course I understand English soccer in red because this helps us strengthen our vucabularity thanks to those people who make this possible
23/02/2018
points
I think VAR should be used in the Premier League.
Some decisions is going to be more precise.I think that will incrase quality of game.Today football is full of diving and acts of simulation,and I don t like that.American footbal is nice example of using technology,and other sports to.Today games bring very fast action and there is always a space for human mistake.I know that some people would say technology could wipe out traditional football game.
23/02/2018 07:11
Manchester United
2663
I think VAR should be used in the Premier League.
Some decisions is going to be more precise.I think that will incrase quality of game.Today football is full of diving and acts of simulation,and I don t like that.American footbal is nice example of using technology,and other sports to.Today games bring very fast action and there is always a space for human mistake.I know that some people would say technology could wipe out traditional football game.
13/02/2018
points
I think it's a valuable idea to use technology as a means of helping referee during the match.
One of the major plus points of using VAR as I understood, it the precise in the information given to referee before he makes any decision.
On the other side of an argument using this new technology could slow down the match, which can make the match a little boring.
Yes, I could understand most of the words in red.
13/02/2018 00:42
Chelsea
112
I think it's a valuable idea to use technology as a means of helping referee during the match.
One of the major plus points of using VAR as I understood, it the precise in the information given to referee before he makes any decision.
On the other side of an argument using this new technology could slow down the match, which can make the match a little boring.
Yes, I could understand most of the words in red.
11/02/2018
points
1.Yes. To detect offsides and goals.
2.it takes the time. And game will be more honestly
3.yes
11/02/2018 19:35
Liverpool
32
1.Yes. To detect offsides and goals.
2.it takes the time. And game will be more honestly
3.yes
08/09/2022
points
no
ps- ratio
08/09/2022 12:48
Leeds United
11
no
ps- ratio
08/02/2018
points
yes
many
yes
08/02/2018 13:24
Arsenal
323
yes
many
yes
08/02/2018
points
Football has become very fast and the referee physically simply does not have time. Of course, I'm for video replay.
So referees do not abuse it, I would give the initiative to the teams. Let the coach and/or the captain themselves address with a requirement to review the video replay in a controversial episode. And the number of such requirements should be limited. Let's say three times per game.
VAR is not a miracle cure: controversial situations will still rise, but such measures will help make football fairer.
For example, the above game Liverpool VS Spurs. In my opinion, in the first case with a penalty, and in in the second - OFFSIDE. And there is no difference whether van Dijk touch or not, the linesman slept his main job...
08/02/2018 09:40
Leicester City
298
Football has become very fast and the referee physically simply does not have time. Of course, I'm for video replay.
So referees do not abuse it, I would give the initiative to the teams. Let the coach and/or the captain themselves address with a requirement to review the video replay in a controversial episode. And the number of such requirements should be limited. Let's say three times per game.
VAR is not a miracle cure: controversial situations will still rise, but such measures will help make football fairer.
For example, the above game Liverpool VS Spurs. In my opinion, in the first case with a penalty, and in in the second - OFFSIDE. And there is no difference whether van Dijk touch or not, the linesman slept his main job...
08/09/2022
points
hope you are okay after the war!
Stay safe
08/09/2022 12:49
Leeds United
11
hope you are okay after the war!
Stay safe
08/02/2018
points
I support the use of VAR. I hope in the nearest future technologies will allow referees to look at a replay of the incident on their watch by holograms or on smart glasses, so it won't take much time from a match. However, VAR won't solve controversial situations as the referee's decisions are subjective. Nevertheless, VAR should be used because opinions always differ and the match-changing events should be reviewed
08/02/2018 08:58
Manchester United
50
I support the use of VAR. I hope in the nearest future technologies will allow referees to look at a replay of the incident on their watch by holograms or on smart glasses, so it won't take much time from a match. However, VAR won't solve controversial situations as the referee's decisions are subjective. Nevertheless, VAR should be used because opinions always differ and the match-changing events should be reviewed
13/02/2018
points
The drawback of using VAR is that many pundits and commentators can crucify referee without looking at them as a human being that make mistakes.
13/02/2018 00:47
Chelsea
112
The drawback of using VAR is that many pundits and commentators can crucify referee without looking at them as a human being that make mistakes.
06/02/2018
points
I thank that eventually all major football leagues and tournaments will be using VAR. VAR is already used in Germany, Italy and some other leagues, also it had been already used in FA Cup. So Premier League will have no other choice but to introduce it as well, if it want to be competitive.
But as any newly introduced technology VAR has some problems. The main are: some decisions seem to be controversial even after the review and fans want to have swiftly-made decisions. The later problem could be dissolved by using only video operation room with reserve referee who could review the episode there. It will take less time than to wait for the referee to go to the touchline to look at a replay.
06/02/2018 14:06
Watford
4417
I thank that eventually all major football leagues and tournaments will be using VAR. VAR is already used in Germany, Italy and some other leagues, also it had been already used in FA Cup. So Premier League will have no other choice but to introduce it as well, if it want to be competitive.
But as any newly introduced technology VAR has some problems. The main are: some decisions seem to be controversial even after the review and fans want to have swiftly-made decisions. The later problem could be dissolved by using only video operation room with reserve referee who could review the episode there. It will take less time than to wait for the referee to go to the touchline to look at a replay.
07/02/2018
points
I agree that more technology will have to be introduced, but I don't want the referee to have to run over to check a screen for every controversial decision. If there were a panel of referees off pitch that the referee could appeal to and get immediate feedback, that would be good. Especially if something happens that the referee totally misses. But what actually happens on the pitch has to be up to the referee.
07/02/2018 16:48
Arsenal
560
I agree that more technology will have to be introduced, but I don't want the referee to have to run over to check a screen for every controversial decision. If there were a panel of referees off pitch that the referee could appeal to and get immediate feedback, that would be good. Especially if something happens that the referee totally misses. But what actually happens on the pitch has to be up to the referee.