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This season’s edition of the Premier League has seen a massive increase in controversial refereeing decisions. Whether that be individual mistakes, VAR incompetence, or just tight calls, almost every team has been affected. One man in particular has been at the front of it all, 41-year-old Simon Hooper. Cheltenham Civil Service club president and referee […]
Whilst the application of VAR in its current form has failed to convince the masses, is the system itself the issue? Having an advanced video system that allows the game to reach fairer and more consistent outcomes should have brought clarity and vindication to fans and players that have been hard done by in the […]
Manchester United rode their luck as an early Scott McTominay header was enough to dump Steven Gerrard’s Aston Villa out of the FA Cup, but yet again it was VAR that dominated the headlines and left fans and pundits unhappy. The second half saw Aston Villa find the back of the net twice, but both […]
For the first time in English football Video Assistant Referees will be used in a competitive match. In tonight’s FA Cup game between Brighton and Crystal Palace, precise video technology will determine referee decisions. But what is VAR and how does it work? Will it be a success? First of all, let’s get one thing straight […]