The use of VAR in football is under scrutiny as former players and officials express concerns about its impact on the respect towards referees. Ray Parlour argues that VAR is diminishing the respect for referees on the pitch. Discussions are ongoing regarding potential changes to VAR, with football authorities and officials exploring improvements. PGMOL has released audio of a controversial goal, prompting further debate on VAR's effectiveness. Former rugby referee Wayne Barnes believes VAR will evolve and improve over time. There are also concerns about the pressure on referees to explain VAR decisions to managers.
โThereโs a structure of authority!โ ๐ก โWhen you ask a manager to explain themself after a game, they get prickly and nasty!" Simon Jordan blasts the frequent requests for referees to explain big VAR decisions. ๐บ https://t.co/xKeQiO7U7k
"I think what we will see is that evolution of VAR and it will constantly get better" Former professional rugby referee Wayne Barnes shares his thoughts on the use of VAR in the Premier League ๐บ https://t.co/SUzBv4MvfW
With immediate effect, VAR's have been asked to be more proactive in challenging officials #BBCFootball #epl https://t.co/abxJ1ZIrfq
PGMOL RELEASE AUDIO OF NEWCASTLE GOAL AGAINST ARSENAL. Out of bounds, push in back & offsides all reviewed. Lack of conclusive evidence meant goal stood. You think VAR got it right here? Or was VARsenal statement warranted? https://t.co/R6Qm2u6Phd
Football officials discuss significant VAR changes in response to criticism https://t.co/OzV9xe4CJr https://t.co/FI3xqbx5DW
Football authorities in talks over key VAR changes that could arrive next season More here ๐ https://t.co/HdP81K62GB
๐บ How VAR went wrong: From minimal interference to five-minute delays @martynziegler speaks to the key people to work out why VAR has failed and how it can be improved โฌ๏ธ https://t.co/Xh6nNS6uQs
Referee panel decides VAR made correct call in Newcastle vs Arsenal clash Read more ๐ https://t.co/oIhmGgh6NR
โAnge is right.. I was scared of the ref!โ ๐ โThey were the main one on the pitch you had to really respect. Itโs gone out of the window.โ Ray Parlour argues why VAR is lowering the respect shown towards refs in football. ๐บ https://t.co/7eGC5IAKQN