I remember in the previous 5 or so years the general opposition arguments against VAR. The main one was that it would take the drama away from the game and slow it down. That mistakes by referees were what added to the layer of drama in this sport etc. etc.
Now that it has been introduced and we can see it all in action, I would argue it actually ADDS to the level of drama & excitement, all whilest allowing referees to make 'more' (not every) decisions correct. I called for it the day we went out to Real Madrid at OT back in 2013 to a disgraceful refereeing performance, funnily enough the ref in that game was the ref for the spurs city game last night
VAR is great IMO and it's about time its introduced to the PL ( Cardiff city would agree)
Opposition to VAR
posted on 18/4/19
I agree for objective things like offside, it can only be good.
I often hear of fans saying that refs/linesman might not have the 'balls' to give a decision in a certain situation, for example, away at Old Trafford, or even Sterling's last minute 'goal' last night. I even see fans praising refs for having the 'balls' to give a decision in these situations when they correctly do so, for example, say it's Man Utd vs Huddersfield. If Pogba went in two footed on someone in the 2nd minute, is the ref more likely to let him off with a yellow than if it was a Huddersfield player going in two footed on Pogba? Probably, and that's not right.
What VAR did last night was take away that feeling for the linesman. Say Aguero had been marginally onside and the linesman had flagged for offside. City fans would probably be sending him death threats. But because of VAR, he can keep his flag down, and let it be reviewed if the goal goes in, which is exactly what happened. Only good in my opinion.
posted on 18/4/19
comment by Nir Bitton - Cursed by my username (U13244)
posted 1 minute ago
It definitely needs to be sped up either way, all the standing about waiting on the VAR and taking too long to make a decision is taking something away from the 'moment' in my opinion.
The offside in the City v Spurs game was a good call and it's fine when it's as clear cut as that. The problem is when it comes down to interpretation, watching it back again in slow motion removes the context of something like a handball or a red card.
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This argument is always blown out of proportion, yes the slowing down of a game is a pain, waiting around etc but how often does it occur each game? Once a game on a tight/close call if that? a small price to pay if its the correct decision and the result of it all is worth hundreds of millions or a trophy etc.
Even as it stands now which is early doors its better, and theres still room for improvement.
posted on 18/4/19
comment by Winston (U16525)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by Inbefore (U20589)
posted 3 minutes ago
VAR at the end of it all is just a tool to help referees, and if used competently it will do that very well. Problem is, as seen in the cups the referees in our league are anything but competent at their job and even with the help of technology they have still facked it up on more than one occasion which is probably the main reason it wasn't voted in for this season.
Our refs will be sheitting themselves over VAR lets be honest, they will no doubt deep down know as good as a tool it can be for them it will just as easily highlight even more so, how clueless they are when it comes to interpreting and implementing the laws/rules they are employed to apply.
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I disagree actually - in the FA Cup I think it's shown our referees seem to have a good deal more common sense than their European counterparts.
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This year they've not been so bad from what i've seen tbf but last year it was a joke at times.
posted on 18/4/19
Not gonna lie. I did take a perverse pleasure out of seeing Sterling and Pep celebrating only for the goal to be chalked off
posted on 18/4/19
comment by Dubbed the new Emery (U21076)
posted 6 minutes ago
Not gonna lie. I did take a perverse pleasure out of seeing Sterling and Pep celebrating only for the goal to be chalked off
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i don't like either person that much really but i cringe a little when that stuff happens.
posted on 18/4/19
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posted on 18/4/19
comment by TTliv87 (U11882)
posted 9 minutes ago
Feel bad for Pep, Sterling can get facked though. No doubt he will find a way to accuse VAR of being racist.
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ffs.
posted on 18/4/19
comment by Ole-Dirty-Baz ta’rd (U19119)
posted 1 hour, 11 minutes ago
comment by TTliv87 (U11882)
posted 9 minutes ago
Feel bad for Pep, Sterling can get facked though. No doubt he will find a way to accuse VAR of being racist.
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ffs.
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I've always wanted VAR. Not embracing the available technology to assist referees to get the right decision has to be sensible. I've never understood the arguments for those who are so vehemently against it.
posted on 18/4/19
Var is brilliant. Finally a level playing field without bias or human error.
posted on 18/4/19
comment by Winston (U16525)
posted 3 hours, 24 minutes ago
comment by Ole-Dirty-Baz ta’rd (U19119)
posted 7 seconds ago
Against Real Madrid Nani was deservedly sent off, for high feet/dangerous play , I think var would still have ended up with us with 10 men.
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That's one interpretation of what happened - it certainly isn't mine.
That decision was shambolic in my view.
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I agree with Winston. That was never a red, imho.