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MURRRAAAAY7/8/2024

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I would only use var for offside or goal line decisions but I would alter the parameters to allow the game to flow more. What I would alter would be offside for example, as I am sure that originally this rule was to be used it a player was blatantly offside, not the way it is used today which is ridiculous where an attackers boot can be 1mm infront of the last defenders boot or body and it is ruled offside, that’s complete BS, it should only be if the person is obviously breaching the rule by being obviously out of line say with the defender.

Now a lot of you might say no difference between being a inch offside or a mile offside but I say there is as the enjoyment and the excitement of the sport is getting drained away with constant start stop and minuscule differences being taken as gospel, let the game flow, let the players go at each other and stop having players rely and use VAR as a method of playing the game, it should only be there as a safety net.

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TheGreatestBanana127/8/2024

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I think of the main problems is that it still too inconsistent I think one think that would help would be more intensive training for everyone using it , there also needs to be a universal communication that the VAR refs communicate with the ref to avoid any mistakes cause my misunderstandings between them.

If AI can be introduced I think that will improve things eventually and help speed things up. I also think the VAR refs should have more of a final say in some situation to reduce the time need to make check instead of needing the ref to have to run over to the screen to check it for themselves.

Mainly I just think everyone needs to have better training or there needs to be some sort on conses on a universal training.

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taha7/8/2024

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I think VAR maybe has become overused in the decade since it has been introduced in the Premier League, but thinking back to why it was introduced in the first place, it would be crazy to scrap it altogether and risk clear goals be disallowed and offsides not be given when they are.

One thing that I can understand is technology every once in a while not getting it right or not working as it should but after years of it being part of the game and getting it right time after time with only a handful of mishaps, it has gotten more efficient and less invasive when it comes to the flow of football matches.

Where it could be improved is perhaps in how it is used by the referees and officials, with more of an 'only if absolutely necessary' rather than being relied on in every instance or decision, especially because it came about largely from the idea of goal-line technology and not just from decisions being made about offsides and fouls.

While I agree that it has absolutely improved football for the better, there are sometimes some jobs that are best left to people and I think there just might need to be a balance between the two and the approach of using technology to make the decisions easier for the officials as opposed to making the decisions for them.

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Shovel7/8/2024

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VAR is something that can always be improved on tbh, one of the things that could use a lot of work is transparency in the decision making side of things. It would be good for us as an audience to actually hear the conversations between the referees of the field and the VAR team. Having that could create an”behind the scenes” look at their thought process this can help us understand why a certain decision has been make and makes sure it eliminates any frustration and confusion.

As a fan, even the players and coaches, if we can hear why a goal wasn’t allowed or like why a penalty has or hasn’t been awarded.

i think this could really make a massive difference for the fans!

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Limal7/7/2024

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I'm not a huge football fan, and I was about to drop a mediocre response, but yesterday I witnessed an interesting event at the pub that changed my perspective:

VAR is actually bad! The live eyes of the referee are part of the fun. I saw two groups of people argue for 10 minutes about what had just happened on the screen. They even forgot about the match itself, lol. While the teams were playing on the field, the fans were engaging with opposing fans outside. I think that's a big part of the entertainment.

Please note, I'm not talking about people yelling at each other or physical contact. They were sharing arguments, remembering historical moments, and having quite a loud but healthy conversation. Honestly, for me, it was more entertaining than watching the match.

To improve VAR, we should consider preserving the human element and the lively debates it sparks among fans. Instead of removing it entirely, maybe it could be used more sparingly, only for the most critical decisions, thus maintaining the balance between technology and the traditional, spirited discussions that make football so engaging.