VARguments

[mikemanc]

Why can't they have GPS trackers in players vests?

In the front or back? What if the player is side on? Not trying to be funny, I just think there are practical limitations.

Personally I think tonight's decision was correct, I just don't understand what took so long. As soon as you get the picture with the line you can see his leg is offside and from there it's a black and white decision. I'm not a fan of VAR for more subjective decisions as that often creates more controversy.

 

[AC Mack]

Not how var is implemented

You kept saying the refs made the decision, not VAR. The ref didn't make the decision then, nor did he make it in the cup ties the other week. He never even saw the incidents again.

 

[Occam's Razor]

I like VAR, the more it’s used

I won’t be persuaded otherwise. The problem is English officials and their incompetence, which was shown clearly when none were deemed qualified to ref at the last World Cup

You only like it cos you made about 40p profit out of all them pennas at the world cup

 

[Chewit]

But that’s bad application of it surely? The technology will continue to improve anyway, goal line technology is instant for example

Goal line issues are not debatable nor can they be interpreted more than one way, it’s over or it’s not.,, that’s why the technology works

 

[stephen cartwright]

You only like it cos you made about 40p profit out of all them pennas at the world cup

Well there is that.

I trust a tv camera every day of the week over the likes of probert and mariner mind

 

[BigalYNot?]

BBC commentator Simon Brotherton said that the referee reviewing it at VAR headquarters in Stockley Park was...……..David Coote.
Remember him ? Peterborough at home ? Say no more !!

 

[chunkyshanhawk53]

Goal line issues are not debatable nor can they be interpreted more than one way, it’s over or it’s not.,, that’s why the technology works

If you read on, you will see that I think offside should be the same.

It doesn’t work as it is, but there’s no reason it shouldn’t. It’s just geometry

 

[stephen cartwright]

BBC commentator Simon Brotherton said that the referee reviewing it at VAR headquarters in Stockley Park was...……..David Coote.
Remember him ? Peterborough at home ? Say no more !!

Incompetence personified

 

[Occam's Razor]

I wouldn't even have goal-line technology. Fuck you, should have kicked it harder and removed all doubt

 

[RickysPieChipsnPeas]

It doesn’t though because when a goal goes in, you celebrate regardless.

You have to think if that was us who conceded, would you be happy for it to stand even though it’s offside, because it would’ve taken 30 seconds to check?

.... and you get the "counter celebration" of a goal being disallowed .... Everyone's a winner !

 

[stephen cartwright]

I wouldn't even have goal-line technology. Fuck you, should have kicked it harder and removed all doubt

The premier league could be decided by that millimetre or so in the city v Liverpool match

 

[Katylala]

Don’t like it at all

 

[Occam's Razor]

Well there is that.

I trust a tv camera every day of the week over the likes of probert and mariner mind

Football is a game of human frailties, marra. With no mistakes every game would end 0-0. I like referees' errors.

 

[Discopants91]

.... and you get the "counter celebration" of a goal being disallowed .... Everyone's a winner !

Great, fundamentally change the most popular sport in the world for the sake of tv.

 

[Occam's Razor]

The premier league could be decided by that millimetre or so in the city v Liverpool match

Good. That's the sort of chaos I like.

 

[DPTT]

Not how var is implemented

You still supporting VAR?

 

[Vicham]

Football rules will never be an exact science, VAR or no VAR. It will always be a matter of opinion and interpretation, even among unbiased referees.

 

[stephen cartwright]

You still supporting VAR?

Yes. May not be popular, but I can live with that.

 

[DPTT]

Yes. May not be popular, but I can live with that.

Personally it’s horrific mate

 

[stephen cartwright]

Personally it’s horrific mate

Bit dramatic mind.