Ya one big issue with VAR, that we’ve confirmed based off comments from current and former refs, is this passing off of responsibility to the other party.
The on field officials seem to think “well I’ve got VAR watching my back. Better not make that call, and let them call it back if a foul occurred.” Meanwhile, the VAR bros are saying “we don’t want to undermine our mates decision on the field. Better not call anything here.”
It’s a complete passing of the buck, and a detriment to the game. And the fact that officials have been so open about this shows their lack of caring to change it, or their complete inability to realize the harm to the game that it causes
There is only one referee, and the rest are there to advise the ref. I’ll keep saying it - if it takes them more than 15-20 seconds to discuss the situation, ref has to got to the monitor.
When the ref just stands there and listens to whatever story the tell them, it’s easier to pass the buck. If the ref goes and sees the replay, they have actually made use of VAR, not just had a little chat with their work colleague.
Ya one big issue with VAR, that we’ve confirmed based off comments from current and former refs, is this passing off of responsibility to the other party.
The on field officials seem to think “well I’ve got VAR watching my back. Better not make that call, and let them call it back if a foul occurred.” Meanwhile, the VAR bros are saying “we don’t want to undermine our mates decision on the field. Better not call anything here.”
It’s a complete passing of the buck, and a detriment to the game. And the fact that officials have been so open about this shows their lack of caring to change it, or their complete inability to realize the harm to the game that it causes
There is only one referee, and the rest are there to advise the ref. I’ll keep saying it - if it takes them more than 15-20 seconds to discuss the situation, ref has to got to the monitor.
When the ref just stands there and listens to whatever story the tell them, it’s easier to pass the buck. If the ref goes and sees the replay, they have actually made use of VAR, not just had a little chat with their work colleague.