VAR has ruined top level football.

[Dexter]

How come technology hasn’t ruined cricket, or rugby, or tennis who all use technology to review decisions even after a wicket or a try?

I wouldn’t argue with anyone who says VAR hasn’t been implemented that well, particularly in this country - the clear and obvious rule is absolute bullshit and clearly there to protect referees, but as a concept there isn’t anything wrong with it all.

 

[Select coaches]

If you have to draw lines it’s onside, 10 seconds to decide then get on with it.

 

[HellsBells]

You’re only arguing because you can’t accept the facts

I ever watching an England game last year and there was a possible VAR over a pen. They took five minutes to make the decision man. How anyone can say that kind of marginal decision that takes FIVE f***ing MINUTES TO DECIDE, makes the game better, is beyond me. So no, it’s not just about today.

How come technology hasn’t ruined cricket, or rugby, or tennis who all use technology to review decisions even after a wicket or a try?

I wouldn’t argue with anyone who says VAR hasn’t been implemented that well, particularly in this country - the clear and obvious rule is absolute bullshit and clearly there to protect referees, but as a concept there isn’t anything wrong with it all.

In cricket, if it’s not an obvious error, it’s umpire’s call. We should do that.

 

[viccarlton]

If VAR's 'ruined' football then you probably never liked the sport that much anyway.

Ruined it ffs. Grown men don't half go on bairns when it comes to VAR and referees.

 

[dangermows]

VAR gets people seething. Keep it for that alone

 

[BiggRigg]

On side for me

 

[Thatheaderman]

I've heard VAR discussed on 5 live and seen it in action on some YouTube highlights and they can bin the fecker for me. Not that it affects me like, unless EFL run it out , friggin hope not.

 

[CraigyWatt]

That picture looks level to me. Ergo VAR doesn’t stop the controversial decisions.

It's not controversial though. He's offside. His foot is ahead of the defenders foot.

 

[dangermows]

In cricket, if it’s not an obvious error, it’s umpire’s call. We should do that.

They do that with VAR. Hence they stuck with the refs decision to award Coventry a penna for example.

Offsides are different. What you mean is they should build a margin in rather just is or isn't.

 

[skullmeister]

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Last ten seconds of extra time in an FA Cup semi final.

That line could literally be drawn with the man utd player the last man and no-one would know any different, a complete coin toss up imo.

 

[PeteFTM]

Toss of a coin decision, how unfortunate Coventry

 

[HellsBells]

It's not controversial though. He's offside. His foot is ahead of the defenders foot.

It’s not.

See, even with a photo we can’t agree.

 

[dangermows]

It's not controversial though. He's offside. His foot is ahead of the defenders foot.

Dinnar what she's looking at tbh as she keeps saying otherwise. They've even put the lines on to prove it and make it easier for people.

 

[CraigyWatt]

It’s not.

See, even with a photo we can’t agree.

Aye cos you’re blind

 

[HellsBells]

Dinnar what she's looking at tbh as she keeps saying otherwise.

Other people on here agree with me. He's level. His foot is level in that photo. Umpire’s call.

 

[LiverBird]

As a spectacle VAR has absolutely ruined the game

 

[Discopants91]

It's a fun tv gimmick when you're watching some random match but absolutely shite if you enjoy going to the games.

 

[dangermows]

It’s not.

See, even with a photo we can’t agree.

Okay then. I don't think Maradona used his hand against England. I mean the picture proves he did but I still disagree.

 

[Doberman]

It's not controversial though. He's offside. His foot is ahead of the defenders foot.

his foot?

Really?

In that case, why does the line start at his toe?

 

[dangermows]

Other people on here agree with me. He's level. His foot is level in that photo. Umpire’s call.

No one agrees with you. Those against the call are saying its just off ("fanny's hair" etc) so shouldve been allowed as its too fine a margin. They aren't saying it's not offside.

his foot?

Really?

In that case, why does the line start at his toe?

The furthest forward point. Obviously.