VAR

[Lastfootstamper]

Was it you, sb, that opined that there's not actually a problem where the powers that be are concerned? Fwiw, I'm in agreement with whoever said it. The Race For The Title is going to plan, and should manure and spuds clock up a win from the games in hand they have over the spammers, The Race For Fourth wil be exactly, exactly that which excites the Premier League bagman's trouser department.

[sickbeggar]

Was it you, sb, that opined that there's not actually a problem where the powers that be are concerned? Fwiw, I'm in agreement with whoever said it. The Race For The Title is going to plan, and should manure and spuds clock up a win from the games in hand they have over the spammers, The Race For Fourth wil be exactly, exactly that which excites the Premier League bagman's trouser department.

yep its about entertainment just like every other adaptation they've made over the last 20 years

[algy]

Right now it's shit.

It's not transparent. It's not clear. It's not consistent. It's mates looking after each other rather than an independent review. Mic them up. Broadcast the review. Play the footage in real time, no slowing down or speeding up. No multiple angles.

Or ditch it.

I disagree about no slow motion, mutliple angles etc.  If they're going to use VAR then I want them to get it right as often as possible and if that takes 2 or 3 angles then so be it.

To me, it depends.  If the referee has requested that VAR look at an incident because they're not sure, then it's fair enough to slow it down, multiple actions, etc.

If it's VAR flagging something that's clear & obvious, then it has to be played once, at full speed.  Otherwise it's not clear and obvious, is it, if you need to see it several times in slow motion to see it?

[Lastfootstamper]

All irrelevant points when they're clearly cheating.

[Ad@m]

As funny as Newcastle's result today is, anyone know how the Cambridge player kicking the ball out from under Newcastle's goalies hand was any different from the one that was disallowed for us against Leicester?

[Steve67]

As funny as Newcastle's result today is, anyone know how the Cambridge player kicking the ball out from under Newcastle's goalies hand was any different from the one that was disallowed for us against Leicester?

It was probably the cheating Stockley Park wankers day off.  No difference whatsoever, just purely down to opinion.

[The Edge]

West Ham's goal against Leeds today should not have stood. Bowen was clearly offside and was active in the goal. VAR is a fucking joke. An abomination that is ruining the beautiful game.

[Lastfootstamper]

West Ham's goal against Leeds today should not have stood. Bowen was clearly offside and was active in the goal. VAR is a fucking joke. An abomination that is ruining the beautiful game.

I'm first in the queue for volunteering to permanently pull the plug on VAR, but I disagree. He didn't touch the ball, and I don't think he came into the keeper's vision or thinking until he flashed past him after the ball had already gone.

[The Edge]

West Ham's goal against Leeds today should not have stood. Bowen was clearly offside and was active in the goal. VAR is a fucking joke. An abomination that is ruining the beautiful game.

I'm first in the queue for volunteering to permanently pull the plug on VAR, but I disagree. He didn't touch the ball, and I don't think he came into the keeper's vision or thinking until he flashed past him after the ball had already gone.

I think he did get a toe on the ball. He totally caused the keeper to spill it in my view and for that reason it should of been chalked off. Reason 287 to throw var in the fucking dustbin.

[Abbeyfealeavfc]

Does anybody remember the days when you could cheer your own team scoring a goal? That instantaneous reaction of 3k-40k supporters suddenly reacting to their own team's goal was defining and has been stripped from football because of var. I'm a match going supporter of 50 years and yet the only reaction I could muster over Ings goal last night was to matter of factly inform my wife Villa had scored to which she replied "what does var have to say about it?"
Football is fast becoming an empty shell of a sport.

[Vegas]

It used to be a quick glance to the linesman’s flag as you were celebrating in a mass of screaming bodies. Now you wait to properly celebrate until an electronic screen tells you it’s ok to.

[London Villan]

It used to be a quick glance to the linesman’s flag as you were celebrating in a mass of screaming bodies. Now you wait to properly celebrate until an electronic screen tells you it’s ok to.

Not at Old Trafford - the tip hasn't left 1994. Imagine being a fan at the ground last night. You'd have absolutely no idea what on earth was going on and why the goal was dissallowed.

[Ad@m]

It used to be a quick glance to the linesman’s flag as you were celebrating in a mass of screaming bodies. Now you wait to properly celebrate until an electronic screen tells you it’s ok to.

Not at Old Trafford - the tip hasn't left 1994. Imagine being a fan at the ground last night. You'd have absolutely no idea what on earth was going on and why the goal was dissallowed.

And this is the thing. As far as the authorities are concerned, as a match going fan you're irrelevant. All that's important is to be able to show "decision accuracy" stats to gazillionaire club owners and to make sure the millions watching on TV in China get a dramatic show.

[Scratchins]

It used to be a quick glance to the linesman’s flag as you were celebrating in a mass of screaming bodies. Now you wait to properly celebrate until an electronic screen tells you it’s ok to.

Not at Old Trafford - the tip hasn't left 1994. Imagine being a fan at the ground last night. You'd have absolutely no idea what on earth was going on and why the goal was dissallowed.

This. Standing waiting for nearly 4 minutes with no idea what was going on, watching Oliver with his finger in his ear. If they are going to insist on this they should make Man U & L'pool put screens up and forego the revenue from a few seats.

[DBTW]

We were in the away end and had to call family at home to see what was going on. It was like the old days of fans listening to the radio to find the scores. Ridiculous situation for a paying supporter.