Country: Iceland
Having hard time enjoying football when it is like this.
Spot on.Love how most journalists and pundits were basically calling Wenger paranoid but now all seem unanimous in terms of the declining standards of referees thanks to last nights incident.
But there's no agenda against Arsenal.
But it was Riley that said he admitted it....
I guess we're relying on the refs judgement on that one. Hopefully a competent ref can weigh that up correctly, but I see how it's tricky.Hey guys,
I couldn't find a thread for this. Please move this if there is one.
What is everyone's thoughts on VAR. I for one think it is time but there is a uniqueness to football that needs to be spared from tainting.
For example, the counter attack. A decision to stop the game to check for a decision may in fact hinder a potential counter attack for the opposition. One way to negate this is to have an appeal system. A set amount of appeals per team would be allowed. Of course this opens the door for more problems such as tactical time wasting using appeals and breaking opponents momentum by appealing something silly.
I must be honest I am not well read on the types of VAR being tested and suggested for this sport. I'd love more info. I just know the reffing in the EPL is now at an all time low and we need a change.
I'm in favor.
They should create replay center like in the NBA, which always is in the same place with the same personnel.
Maybe fans and viewers should hear what referees are talking, when they are considering big decision with VAR help, or overall communicate to viewers decision and the reason out loud through microphone similar like in the NFL.
I'm behind the longer pauses, if the game will become more clean.
I was thinking the same about hearing the refs communicate... At least those running the VAR.
They do this in Rugby so well and it really helps.Refs really should explain their decisions through mic so everybody can hear.
Thought the same. Are they reluctant to show the fans for some reason?Why do pundits always say it keeps the ticket payers in the dark? There's giant screens in the corners of most grounds, just put the replay of the incident in question on those.
The Hazard/AMN fouls show it still has a long way to go though.