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.
- Introduce automated offside (3D model graphic, as seen at WC). No more late flagging, no more indecision, no more opinions.
- 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?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Automated offsides and out of bounds sounds good. Biggest gripe is with VAR penalty reviews (non red card). Context must be considered. A player at the very top edge of the box moving in an outward should not be given a pen for slight contact (Talking about recent pens called against wolves). A player at the very edge of the box accidentally letting the ball hit his elbow because he missed timed his header should not result in a pen (United vs Copenhagen). If both violations occurred next to the goal that would be a different story.