VAR
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F365 SaysPremier 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.
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News
Chelsea to trial ‘robot referees’ at Club World Cup
Unfortunately the 'robot referees' aren't half as cool as they sound...
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‘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.”
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Johnny Nic
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.
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Johnny Nic
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.
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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.
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VAR time limits could be considered for offside decisions
FIFA president Infantino has previously said that VAR-related delays create “another layer of adrenaline”.
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Johnny Nic
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.
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F365 Says
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.
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News
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.
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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.
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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...
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Winners & Losers
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.
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Mailbox
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.
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News
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.
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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.
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Mailbox
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...
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F365 Says
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.
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Villa boss Smith slams ‘farcical’ VAR decision in Spurs loss
Engels was adjudged to have fouled Steven Bergwijn by VAR.
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‘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.
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Referees ‘reminded’ to use pitchside monitors for red card decisions
The pitchside monitor has been used just once this season.
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F365 Says
VAR, violence and a dangerous line to draw…
Using geometry is to misread what sport is - to a degree that is beyond reckless...
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Mailbox
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...
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News
UEFA president Ceferin admits VAR is ‘a mess’
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has admitted VAR is "a mess" but said there is no going back.
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Wenger picks out Premier League’s ‘most important’ VAR worry
Wenger insists the system is "working much better than people think".
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VAR chief ‘really pleased’ with ‘seven out of ten’ system
The use of VAR has been given a mark of seven out of 10 by Neil Swarbrick.
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Mailbox
Man Utd and Liverpool spoiling VAR for everyone else…
Just because they won't install screens shouldn't mean everyone else can't use them. Also: mails on Spurs, Lawro and Nketiah...
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News
No strong objections to VAR by southern-based PL bosses
It is understood that southern-based managers did not express strong views against the current system.
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Mailbox
Why football embracing the poppy really does matter…
The Mailbox features an important response to Johnny Nic's piece. Also: Bayern and Arsenal's manager search...
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News
‘It was a clear penalty’ – Silva hits out at VAR after Everton loss
Marco Silva criticised the inconsistency of VAR after Everton conceded a contentious late penalty.
