This is mostly hyperbole and not to be taken super seriously, nor am I really saying these would/should fix things - but certainly some ideas need implementing. Especially, points 1 and 2, they seem like easy wins.

  1. Introduce automated offside (3D model graphic, as seen at WC). No more late flagging, no more indecision, no more opinions.
  2. Automated, out of bounds, ball detection. There’s absolutely technology out there, that could do this. Maybe this is more complicated than I think, love to hear why, if so?
  3. Remove the on pitch/screen review, give the final decision to VAR officials. They have all the angles and way more time to review, than the on pitch ref. they would most likely make better decisions without the pressure of players or crowds/fans around them.
  4. VAR replays can only be slowed down for potential handballs. Challenges should only shown in real time, with multi-angles and closeups, which is enough.
  5. VAR to intervene/review second yellow offenses (if off the ball), as if they were straight red cards. As both result in a sending off and could considerably impact a game.

Honourable mentions:

- Referees to get free monthly eye-tests from Specsavers.

- Remove VAR completely.

- Remove the on-field ref so players can’t argue with any decision. Imagine this, lol!

- Timed VAR decisions, 2 minute cap - if not decided in 2 mins, it’s not a clear and obvious error is it?

- Teams can only call for VAR review’s 3 times per game. Can only be initiated by the on field Captain.

Anyone else got some suggestions? Just a reminder this is just in the context of the PL. Not Europe or international tournaments.

  • TakkotahOPBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    My only problem with the screen is, you’ll see the VAR team cycle a bunch of images from multiple angles, zooming in etc.

    Then, when the ref gets to the screen, they show them one or 2 clips and expect them to make the final call? All whilst the players and fans are rifling abuse at them - it’s just a recipe for bad decisions.

    I don’t watch rugby so I’ll have to do some research on how TMO is applied. Thanks for the suggestion though, I’ll check it out now.