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.

[Hookeysmith]

It is clearly evident that on Sunday the ref was not going to send thier player off as there was a significant delay between the incident and the card. More than enough time for a word in the refs ear to tell him it's a red. If he hears the instructions he follows them.

Just who is actually refing the game?

[ChicagoLion]

Just watched the LC Semi, the amount of fouling that the ref lets go is just crazy. They have obviously decided that they will let everything go unless a player scythes down an opponent.
They have almost abdicated responsibility for reffing the game.

[lovejoy]

If they are going to VAR throw ins then surely they have to VAR corners too? And do that preemptively to void wasting everyone’s time.

[Toronto Villa]

If they are going to VAR throw ins then surely they have to VAR corners too? And do that preemptively to void wasting everyone’s time.

They are planning to do that. Games are going to take forever. It’s killing the spontaneity and natural joy that is much of what this game is about.

[johnc]

It is clearly evident that on Sunday the ref was not going to send thier player off as there was a significant delay between the incident and the card. More than enough time for a word in the refs ear to tell him it's a red. If he hears the instructions he follows them.

Just who is actually refing the game?

Refs are.little more than mobile platforms for the technology

[CT Villan]

Feels like VAR has never been about getting the correct decision, always about getting the right decision (to protect the cartel).