The use of VAR in football has sparked controversy as decisions have been questioned. The ruling out of Liverpool's equalizer contradicts UEFA handball rules. Mick McCarthy and Brian Kerr discuss the inconsistency in VAR decisions. Jason Cundy and Jamie O'Hara express frustration over the varying officiation of games. The Guardian's Jonathan Liew comments on the Premier League panel's ruling in favor of VAR. Gary O'Neil and football authorities are in talks to improve VAR operations following recent controversial decisions. Martin Keown seeks to join an independent panel after referees' mistakes. The interference and delays caused by VAR are criticized for hampering the flow and intensity of the game. PGMOL is recruiting new VAR officials as Howard Webb aims to enhance performances.
PGMOL advertising for new VAR officials as Howard Webb looks to improve performancesย More here ๐ https://t.co/kNW92tMgEJ
Football officials discuss significant VAR changes in response to criticism https://t.co/OzV9xe4CJr https://t.co/FI3xqbx5DW
"What makes sport epic? A tautness, a concentrated intensity, something you canโt tear your eyes away from. VAR, at its present level of interference, works against all these things." | โ๏ธ @JamesGheerbrant Read below ๐ฝ https://t.co/y6efE40JH9
Martin Keown wants to join independent panel after refs 'got it wrong' Read more ๐ https://t.co/trdsOjvVCX
VAR REVIEW INBOUND ๐ง Talks have reportedly begun, per @TeleFootball, to make major changes to how VAR operates after a spate of controversial decisions in PL games. PGMOL has been under increasing pressure as a result of VAR errors in recent weeks with a review being conductedโฆ https://t.co/oeERog5LBs https://t.co/kFNZSKDoVU
Football authorities in talks over key VAR changes that could arrive next season More here ๐ https://t.co/HdP81K62GB
How VAR went wrong: From minimal interference to five-minute delays https://t.co/2q6aSnf4Xq
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
Gary O'Neil elaborates on his VAR 'suggestions' following his conversation with referee Howard Webb ๐ฌ https://t.co/DVuUZcItwb
"I don't agree with the idea we need VAR to make the drama." "It's not possible to get the level of accuracy because these things are subjective." @gcooney93 thinks the stoppages caused by VAR are hampering the flow of games. Get the full podcast โฌ๏ธ https://t.co/jKUZzcN5Y5 https://t.co/1N29qKBCVd
Referee panel decides VAR made correct call in Newcastle vs Arsenal clash Read more ๐ https://t.co/oIhmGgh6NR
โฆAnd so, another football newscycle is dominated by complaints about VARโฆ hereโs my Kent Brockman-style Two Cents on how the current debate has changed from last season. From @BBCr4today this morning with Garry Richardson. (SOUND UP ๐) https://t.co/OtNHTpA270
"Nobody cares" โ The Guardian's Jonathan Liew on the news that a Premier League decision panel has ruled that VAR was correct to award Newcastle's controversial winner against Arsenal last weekend. https://t.co/howWMDc5ps
UEFA handball rules show VAR were wrong to rule out Liverpool's equaliser Full story ๐ https://t.co/XqvJswq7KD
๐๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ฒ: "We're having the same game be officiated in two very different ways!" ๐คทโโ๏ธ ๐๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ฒ: "In no other sport do you find that!" ๐ค ๐'๐๐๐ซ๐ "It's ruining the spectacle of the game!" ๐คฌ Jason Cundy and Jamie O'Hara fume as VAR controversy strikes again for #LFC ๐ณ๐ฅ https://t.co/B9Lkm8qxxr
Was Wataru Endล lucky not to be sent off tonight after a similar challenge to Marcus Rashford's last night? Mick McCarthy and Brian Kerr discuss. One of them wants rid of VAR altogether. ๐ #FCTLIV | #UEL https://t.co/d7eJwrtujz
๐ฃ "I can't tell you the rules of VAR! If it was AI it could be just done, but it's one or two people's opinion and they're still getting it wrong. But that one is right." ๐ฃ "The ref was at fault." Mick McCarthy and Brian Kerr on Alexis Mac Allister's handball. #FCTLIV | #UEL https://t.co/jWP8DGrb9y
VAR's decision to rule out Liverpool equaliser contradicts UEFA handball rules Full story ๐ https://t.co/XqvJswqFAb