VAR, Refs and Linesmen | General Discussion

[Dr. T]

Guess that explains why you have limited posting priveliges

Or because I’m new

 

[Red in STL]

Tough crowd

Some of like a bit of accuracy not conspiracy theories

 

[Red in STL]

Or because I’m new

You've been a member nearly 18 months, that's not new

 

[90 + 5min]

Thought this was a very interesting read.

https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_...eferee-error-first-half-premier-league-season

Summary is that we are the joint second worst screwed team thanks to VAR so far this season.

We don't need stats. Everyone should know by now that we are the most unlucky team when it comes to decisions. We have lost so many points over years because of bad calls. I would say that we lose about 20 points every year because of decisions. Decisions that are looked differently in other games.

 

[adexkola]

Don’t see how the tennis model couldn’t be utilised?

A perceived bad call is made, the manager immediately calls for one of his reviews and the normal VAR process takes place.

Once’s he’s used his challenges only the referee calls apply thereafter.

Microanalysis of every decision has taken much of the beauty and reaction out of the sport and I think it was highlighted in this round of the cup. Despite Arsenal’s rat behaviour, it’s probably the most enjoyable game I’ve seen in a while because you could react naturally.

I did not enjoy the penalty. I would have enjoyed it getting repealed.

 

[The Purley King]

We don't need stats. Everyone should know by now that we are the most unlucky team when it comes to decisions. We have lost so many points over years because of bad calls. I would say that we lose about 20 points every year because of decisions. Decisions that are looked differently in other games.

Agreed but it’s good to see it spelled out in black and white rather than just people’s feelings.
Don’t think it’s perfect by any stretch but it’s not a bad analysis

 

[NotoriousISSY]

I did not enjoy the penalty. I would have enjoyed it getting repealed.

Didn't enjoy the fact we conceded a penalty but no VAR is overturning that. Never having their mate outed as being that bad ever.

 

[WeePat]

I wasn’t sure if this was a red card or not. I’m leaning towards yellow being the fairest outcome, but I was surprised that VAR seemingly felt it was a potential red card offence but the ref, having gone to the monitor, overruled them after judging for himself and gave the Bournemouth player a yellow.