Audio By Carbonatix
Wolves have outlined nine reasons for their resolution to get the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) scrapped in the English Premier League.
The West Midlands believe the technology no longer has the required positive impact on the game.
Among the reasons are that VAR has impacted goal celebrations and the spontaneous passion that makes the game special.
It has also eroded trust, continue to produce errors and confusion in stadiums.
Wolves also contend that there is an overreach of the technology's original purpose, which was to correct clear and obvious mistakes, not to overanalyze subjective incidents.
For a decision to be made, at least 13 Premier League clubs will have to vote in support of it at their Annual General meeting on June 6.
The Premier League had said they fully support the use of the technology and that the number of correct decisions has risen from 82% to 96% from last season to the current campaign.
The nine reasons below
- Impact on goal celebrations and the spontaneous passion that makes football special.
- Frustration and confusion inside stadiums due to lengthy VAR checks and poor communication.
- A more hostile atmosphere with protests, booing of the Premier League anthem and chants against VAR
- Overreach of VAR’s original purpose to correct clear and obvious mistakes, now overanalysing subjective decisions and compromising the game’s fluidity and integrity
- Diminished accountability of on-field officials, due to the safety net of VAR, leading to an erosion of authority on the pitch
- Continued errors despite VAR, with supporters unable to accept human error after multiple views and replays, damaging confidence in officiating standards
- Disruption of the Premier League’s fast pace with lengthy VAR checks and more added time, causing matches to run excessively long
- Constant discourse about VAR decisions often overshadowing the match itself, and tarnishing the reputation of the league
- Erosion of trust and reputation, with VAR fuelling completely nonsensical allegations of corruption
Latest Stories
-
Qatar stun Switzerland to snatch first-ever World Cup point
2 hours -
Kidnapped Nigerian retired general dies in captivity
2 hours -
Trump says US-Iran deal to be signed on Sunday as Tehran casts doubt on timing
3 hours -
2026 World Cup: Sports Ministry demands FIFA intervention over Partey’s visa denial
4 hours -
Three killed, three injured in Yikurigu crash involving Yutong VVIP bus and Toyota Sienna
4 hours -
Child labour surges in Ada East District – Social Welfare Director
5 hours -
Let Love Lead NGO mobilises 3,000 volunteers for Nima sanitation drive to prevent flooding
5 hours -
High Court quashes GTEC directive derecognising UNEM degrees
6 hours -
Family demands independent probe into disappearance of newborn baby at Salaga Hospital
7 hours -
Al Qaeda-linked militants curb their brutality in seized Malian territory
7 hours -
Photos: How Accra West uses ‘aboboyaa’ to transport waste on muddy roads to McCarthy Hills dumpsite
7 hours -
Yaya Touré seals surprise new job with Champions League club
7 hours -
Anthropic suspends new AI tools over US government security concerns
7 hours -
New Somanya Methodist JHS to get major facelift
7 hours -
KNUST, NADMO begin dredging works after assessment reveals blocked stream and wetland encroachment
8 hours