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Wolves have proposed for VAR to be scrapped, after being on the end of several controversial referee decisions this season.
Video assistant referee (VAR) where officials view video footage of important incidents during a game. It helps advise the referee and correct any mistakes.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the club said VAR “has led to numerous unintended negative consequences that are damaging the relationship between fans and football, and undermining the value of the Premier League brand.”
Wolves say they’re worried about the impact on goal celebrations, the length of VAR checks and the lack of communication in the stadium, which causes fans to try and watch VAR results from their phones.
Premier League clubs will vote on scrapping VAR ahead of the new season, at their annual general meeting next month. 14 clubs needs to vote in favour of the vote for it to pass.
Premier League stats earlier this season showed correct decisions had increased from 82% to 96% under VAR. A Premier League spokesperson said:
“Clubs are entitled to put forward proposals at shareholders meetings and we acknowledge the concerns and issues around the use of VAR.’
However, the League fully supports the use of VAR and remains committed, alongside PGMOL (a group of referees who officiate all Premier League matches), to make continued improvements to the system for the benefit of the game and fans.”
Leeds boss Daniel Farke is a fan of VAR technology. He says his side would have been promoted from the Championship automatically if VAR was in place.
“If we would’ve used VAR during this season, we wouldn’t be in the play-offs. We would’ve been promoted automatically.”
Leeds will be one of the clubs voting on the proposal if they’re promoted in the play-offs.
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StandfirstClubs will vote on VAR in the annual general meeting next month in the latest turn in the controversial debate on the technology.
Wolves have proposed for VAR to be scrapped, after being on the end of several controversial referee decisions this season.
Video assistant referee (VAR) where officials view video footage of important incidents during a game. It helps advise the referee and correct any mistakes.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the club said VAR “has led to numerous unintended negative consequences that are damaging the relationship between fans and football, and undermining the value of the Premier League brand.”
Wolves say they’re worried about the impact on goal celebrations, the length of VAR checks and the lack of communication in the stadium, which causes fans to try and watch VAR results from their phones.
Premier League clubs will vote on scrapping VAR ahead of the new season, at their annual general meeting next month. 14 clubs needs to vote in favour of the vote for it to pass.
Premier League stats earlier this season showed correct decisions had increased from 82% to 96% under VAR. A Premier League spokesperson said:
“Clubs are entitled to put forward proposals at shareholders meetings and we acknowledge the concerns and issues around the use of VAR.’
However, the League fully supports the use of VAR and remains committed, alongside PGMOL (a group of referees who officiate all Premier League matches), to make continued improvements to the system for the benefit of the game and fans.”
Leeds boss Daniel Farke is a fan of VAR technology. He says his side would have been promoted from the Championship automatically if VAR was in place.
“If we would’ve used VAR during this season, we wouldn’t be in the play-offs. We would’ve been promoted automatically.”
Leeds will be one of the clubs voting on the proposal if they’re promoted in the play-offs.
