Statistics since World Cup point to improving picture on VAR interventions
The use of VAR continues to be a hot-button issue as mistakes get scrutinised in detail but statistics since the World Cup point to an improving picture.
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Premier League VAR is worse under Howard Webb despite clear and obvious solution…
The Premier League needs to suspend VAR or get rid completely. Howard Webb has done nothing to fix the flawed and incredibly unfair system. Just ask Brighton…
Add the FA Cup to the long list of VAR victims as inequality is rife and consistency absent
VAR is at some grounds but not others in the FA Cup, where having VAR at Anfield did Wolves no good whatsoever. It’s all a bit ridiculous.
Football is sexy and VAR is coitus interruptus; can we just get back to banging please?
Sunday revealed just how deeply embedded the VAR system is in the Premier League: No VAR, no football. And that is sodding miserable.
VAR is not the problem; football has disappeared too far up its own arse
At some point football decided it was too important to be flawed and that’s unlikely to change any time soon; VAR will not be scrapped.
VAR was sold to us on a lie but don’t be the loser who clings to the sinking ship: we must get rid
After a terrible Premier League weekend for VAR, fans of each and every club must rid the game of a broken system sold to us on a complete lie.
Liverpool fan ‘burns with anger’ at Klopp ‘shame’ as the Mailbox responds to worst day of VAR
One Liverpool fan needs a dark room and lie down, while pretty much everyone else is thoroughly f***ed off with VAR.
Premier League needs to frame VAR far better, for ref’s sake
VAR was brought in to simplify football and help it run smoother. That has… not happened.
Chelsea to trial ‘robot referees’ at Club World Cup
Unfortunately the ‘robot referees’ aren’t half as cool as they sound…
‘It ruins the game’ – Newcastle star believes ‘there’s no point’ having VAR
“It takes so long for things to happen, there’s no point in having it nowadays, I feel. It ruins the game.”
Has the pandemic killed our anger about VAR?
Before the pandemic there were “f*** VAR” chants; now we all just quietly wait for the VAR check.
Thicker and blurred lines are just the start of VAR’s demise
The offside lines are thicker. The lines between what was a foul and what is now are blurred. VAR is creeping away.
Euros penalty increase shows VAR works, says UEFA chief
Fourteen spot-kicks were given in the 36 group games, compared to seven at the same stage of Euro 2016.
VAR time limits could be considered for offside decisions
FIFA president Infantino has previously said that VAR-related delays create “another layer of adrenaline”.
VAR is both salt in the wound and the knife that cut it
Next season will be the last we see of VAR, at least as it is. Supporters will see it off as soon as they come back.
VAR sideshow detracts, distracts from moments of excellence
One of the worst byproducts of VAR is how it dominates the discourse. The football becomes secondary.
VAR ‘making mockery’ of rules, says Baggies boss Allardyce
Allardyce was once an advocate for VAR but he now thinks it’s making the headlines too often.
VAR ‘robbing’ Liverpool of title tilt; blame Mane, not Thiago
Lots of Liverpool fury in the mailbox, but also some thoughts on Mourinho and love for Alex Scott.
Klopp tired of VAR after ‘oh my god’ moments in Liverpool draw
Klopp was all for VAR when it came in, but admits he is changing his mind. Mainly because his players are getting chilly…
Early loser: Off-colour Liverpool and another VAR ‘error’
Liverpool have themselves and Video Assistant Referee (VAR) to blame after Brighton held them to a draw.
What does VAR say about the human condition? And other musings
It’s close to a one-issue mailbox on this chilly Sunday. No prizes on offer for guessing that subject.
VAR ‘is ruining the game’ says Bamford after ruled out goal
Bamford was frustrated as full time as his goal had been ruled out for Leeds early in the first half.
Liverpool boss Klopp baffled by two VAR decisions in derby
Klopp has asked for VAR to be explained to him after two hugely controversial decisions earlier today.
Mails on sh*thouse Sergio and another all-English CL final…
The Mailbox sees no reason why Man City and Liverpool won’t meet in Istanbul. Also: Ramos, VAR, and dreams…
Wenger’s VAR ‘solution’ actually just inverts the problem…
Arsene Wenger’s VAR ‘solution’ just sounds like revenge on Jose and co. And it solves nothing.
Villa boss Smith slams ‘farcical’ VAR decision in Spurs loss
Engels was adjudged to have fouled Steven Bergwijn by VAR.
‘Refs and players don’t know what’s going on with VAR’ – Wolves skipper
Wolves skipper Conor Coady insists referees and players still remain baffled by VAR.
Referees ‘reminded’ to use pitchside monitors for red card decisions
The pitchside monitor has been used just once this season.
VAR, violence and a dangerous line to draw…
Using geometry is to misread what sport is – to a degree that is beyond reckless…
New manager, same old whiny Arsenal fans…
The Mailbox urges Arsenal fans to get behind Mikel Arteta. Also: Liverpool and invincibility, and loads of VAR…