The Debate on Improving VAR in the Premier League

The debate surrounding the improvement of VAR in the Premier League has sparked a myriad of suggestions from fans…

Summary

  • Fans propose using virtual referees from abroad to enhance VAR decisions.
  • Proposal suggests employing a committee of 10-20 virtual referees for unbiased input.
  • Limiting VAR reviews to full-speed videos is favored for factual offenses.
  • Some suggest making VAR the main referee to ensure accuracy and consistency.

Fans Weigh In

Kezmangotagoal expresses concern over delays in decisions due to a 10-20 person committee, advocating for VAR use only on factual offenses.

Aggresively_punctual suggests limiting VAR reviews to full-speed videos for clear and obvious errors, emphasizing the importance of on-field referee judgments for close calls.

Alternate Suggestions

Techman710 argues for separate VAR officials due to differing skill sets from on-field referees and potential biases among referee colleagues.

Dennis3282 proposes making VAR the main referee to leverage its superior vantage point and eliminate errors made by on-field officials.

The Cost Conundrum

Alone_Consideration6 raises concerns about the financial implications of implementing a 10-20 member committee, particularly on days with fewer matches.

Meth_Hardy suggests training individuals exclusively as VAR officials to ensure specialization and efficiency in decision-making.