The Premier League is set to hold a crucial vote next month on whether to retain the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system. The debate has intensified with strong opinions from various stakeholders. Wolves triggered the vote, but VAR is unlikely to be scrapped entirely. Harry Maguire, captain of Manchester United, has called for VAR to be limited to offside decisions only, labeling the current system as 'not factual.' Former Premier League referee chief Keith Hackett expressed that if VAR doesn't improve, it has no future. On the other hand, Erik ten Hag, Manchester United's manager, believes VAR will remain in use. Wolves chairman Jeff Shi warned that the current state of VAR is detrimental to the Premier League's brand. Gary O'Neil, Wolves' boss, highlighted issues with the implementation of the technology. The AGM provides clubs an opportunity to discuss potential improvements, including a five-point plan for change.
"It would add to the drama..." π² Gary Lineker has a controversial idea ahead of the Premier League's VAR vote π https://t.co/nY9iuZUKTq https://t.co/Jv7CwFgr1S
π£οΈ Harry Maguire on VAR: "Personally, I would keep it but for offsides only. I would scrap it for everything that is opinion-based. Offsides are factual and not subjective. Everyone makes mistakes, linesmen make mistakes, so that is why I would keep VAR for that and theβ¦ https://t.co/LcB1sSMrXx
"You can pause, rewind, all these things...they should've done better" Nuno Espirito Santo says that VAR should've been improved this season π£ https://t.co/wpNNPBK4Gk
Gary Lineker outlines radical proposal to fix VAR that would 'add to the drama' https://t.co/nUlnOAKLDg
The FAβs chief executive has said it will keep VAR for the FA Cup even if the Premier League stops using the system Read more β¬οΈ https://t.co/PzrDRzf5Sq
β What is VAR? β Why has it proved so controversial? β How many PL clubs want rid of it? β What do referees think? β Has it been scrapped elsewhere? β What happens in other sports? β What about the women's game? @GregOK explains how we got here, and what happens next.
"I think the way the technology is implemented is the main issue" π£οΈ Wolves boss Gary O'Neil outlines his views on VAR ahead of the vote next month. https://t.co/1z0Mx4SCmS
In a massive turn-up for the books, FA boss & IFAB member Mark Bullingham thinks VAR is βhere to stayβ (with a couple of tweaks & more practice). He also thinks England could & should bid to host a Womenβs World Cup in the 2030s. https://t.co/pxDFyu3WNS
Moyes: "VAR has been disappointing this season. It's probably right to hear what clubs think about it." #WHUFC
NEW: VAR here to stay in FA Cup β even if Premier League ditches it https://t.co/ixmdtqjCQV
After The Athletic revealed the Premier League is to stage a referendum on VAR, we asked followers of the 20 clubs and the promoted Championship sides how they want their teams to vote. The majority want it gone. π https://t.co/5s62pJfrVA https://t.co/45SXye4tdF
π£οΈ "All of this is detrimental to the Premier Leagueβs brand and reputation, and if we donβt halt it now, the damage may become irrevocable." Wolves chairman Jeff Shi has issued a warning to Premier League bosses ahead of a crucial VAR vote https://t.co/7iXLfUTGKf https://t.co/Qf9BXuRKms
And a quick mention of potentially expanding the Women's World Cup from 32 to 48 teams in the future from Gianni Infantino's closing remarks. It's already a brewing conversation, especially with the U.S./Mexico joint bid shifting to 2031.
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Premier League clubs will vote on whether to keep VAR next month π¨ And Man Utd defender Harry Maguire has now had his say on the use of technology...π¬ https://t.co/61ewW2D3vX https://t.co/TWJ1ypIesU
Premier League clubs will vote on whether to keep VAR next month π€ Man Utd captain Harry Maguire has had his say π¬β¬οΈ https://t.co/61ewW2D3vX https://t.co/QdglQEQIzd
Harry Maguire calls for VAR to be scrapped in all but one area as Man Utd star labels system 'not factual' https://t.co/SneilMcEJn
VAR is unlikely to be scrapped in the Premier League despite a dramatic vote triggered by Wolves. But there are plenty of ways to improve the ailing system as @NickPurewal presents a five-point plan for change https://t.co/DWTdmY5AmX
π£οΈ: "I would keep VAR for offsides only, and scrap it for everything that is opinion based." π Harry Maguire wants VAR GONE in it's current form β https://t.co/1y7J2fdc82
π£οΈ "I don't think there is a way back!" πΊ Erik ten Hag can't see VAR being removed from the Premier League #manutd | #premierleague https://t.co/q1YzfuuVzz
π¬"If VAR doesn't improve, it doesn't have a future." Strong words from Keith Hackett, former head of Premier League referees. Tap to hear more of his conversation with Vic on CWR... https://t.co/QWMFxy4VHq https://t.co/Cx6iPSwuYA
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Wolves won't get VAR scrapped, but can the Premier League learn lessons about where it's gone wrong? Or will we just get more of the same next season? The AGM at least gives clubs the chance to have an open discussion on what VAR should be. READ π https://t.co/8jPWmXszkW