Standard of Refereeing

[Gareth]

It’s another question for Mr Untouchable Webb…were the clubs briefed that the refs were all of a sudden just before Christmas going to let loads more go that were fouls in November…if they weee that’s ok but if not they are creating more danger particularly for the skilful players who can be clobbered with no sanction more and more.

[luke95]

The commentator must have heard some dialogue as he knew what var had decided before it was announced.

That's what bothers me.
They clearly can hear what's been said by VAR , can VAR hear the commentary team, if so surely they are influenced by them .

[Skipper_The_Eyechild]

The commentators can hear VAR dialogue or are at least informed of what is being said by a producer. This isn't really new, they reference it often.

[Gareth]

The commentators can hear VAR dialogue or are at least informed of what is being said by a producer. This isn't really new, they reference it often.

Always winds me up surely the drama for the tv audience is better getting the verdict from the ref like the crowd rather than muppets like Drury or Matterface telling them before the ref gives call

[Toronto Villa]

VAR isn’t going anywhere given the investments made in it. What will improve it and make sure clear and obvious is relevant is setting a time limit. Say 30-45 seconds. If with all the technology they cannot determine a significant error was made then the on field decision stands.

[Toronto Villa]

And if VAR is now getting involved in throw ins then there’s no reason whatsoever that they shouldn’t be correcting second yellow cards that were given incorrectly or not given.

[garyellis]

VAR isn’t going anywhere given the investments made in it. What will improve it and make sure clear and obvious is relevant is setting a time limit. Say 30-45 seconds. If with all the technology they cannot determine a significant error was made then the on field decision stands.

Agree it’s not going anywhere but what will improve it is competence. Something that is sadly lacking presently.