Ref Watch

[Fiftyyearsandcounting]

Recently on TV there was a series of "Big Match Revisited", showing games from the 60's & 70'S. After some games, Brian Moore was able to question the ref' on a decision that may have been seen as "controversial". I presume that practise was abandoned at a later date.
Also, I recall Lineker announcing that MOTD would, in the future, reduce the time spent on criticism of referees.

 

[Stephen230]

One person sat in a box in charge of VAR v the 4 at the W.C and 3 in La Liga?

Not true. There’s a VAR , an assistant VAR and a replay operator.

 

[kaz7]

Tierney, again , we will be shafted , might as well not bother watching

 

[Dannyblue52]

Would love that to happen, but whilst there is so much money in the game, the honest, loyal, match paying fans will have no voice. They don’t give a toss about us.

A petition could be a great way of highlighting that all fans are unhappy with the current system. I think that if you get over 100000 signatures it has to be discussed in parliament. It would be great publicity.
Would need to be properly worded in such a way that it is aimed at the new white paper on the future of football. Needs wording they can't manipulate. It should say something like l support the notion that all conversations between the referee and all V.AR. officials must be broadcast on the screen at all premier league grounds including a reason for the decision.The supporters clubs of each premier league team need to be involved and to push all fans to sign such a petition. Is that something our supporters reps can instigate?
It is start!

 

[jim tolmies perm]

Not true. There’s a VAR , an assistant VAR and a replay operator.

Really? Are they named? Can we see them? Do they make collective decisions?

 

[Chi-town blues]

Some be like

 

[kaz7]

Not true. There’s a VAR , an assistant VAR and a replay operator.

And the commander chappie

 

[MillionMilesAway]

Really? Are they named? Can we see them? Do they make collective decisions?

VAR and Assistant VAR are named for every match.

I'm fairly certain the Assistant VAR is a linesman, rather than a ref.

 

[PistonBlue]

Not true. There’s a VAR , an assistant VAR and a replay operator.

The replay operator, is that an FA official or someone from the tv company operating the mixing desk? I'm just wondering who decides what/which replays the VAR gets to see

 

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

The replay operator, is that an FA official or someone from the tv company operating the mixing desk? I'm just wondering who decides what/which replays the VAR gets to see

The VAR Match commander (who we are told doesn't actually exist by the PiGMOL).