Dubai Blue
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https://www.football365.com/news/on-the-scourge-of-var-football-should-be-poetry-not-mathematicsi agree it will change the experience but fans will adapt - from what i've seen so far, once VAR has decided the outcome there's more celebrations, in some ways you get to experience the europhia of scoring twice in the space of a few minutes.
Over time it will always improve, as the demand for it to improve will be there - whereas the standard of referring could no longer improve, in fact it was declining, refs could not keep up with the speed of the game and the cleverness of players when it comes to diving - some form of help for the refs HAD to come in.
This was probably posted when it was first published two weeks ago, but it perfectly sums up my feelings about what we are about to invite into the game. I also understand why people such as yourself want it brought in; we simply appreciate and prioritise two completely different aspects of the game: me, the overall experience; you, the need for all decisions to be right.
"There are two sides in this; those of us who see sport as a beautiful undefined, all-embracing expression of our flawed humanity, and those who see those flaws as a bad thing which must be ironed out with technology. There is no compromising these two polar positions because they are not mere choices, they are expressions of who we are as people, each choice so tightly lashed into our sense of self that to defend it is to defend who you are as person."
I urge you to read the article in full if you haven't already, because it will at least help you see the other side and understand the inherent flaws that people such as myself see in VAR. I don't expect either of us to change our opinions on this, but I will dispute your suggestion that VAR will actually enhance the euphoria of the watching public. As the article says:
"I don’t believe that even the most pro-VAR person is having more fun because of its existence and fun is what football is about, remember? It is not about getting things right at all costs."
Fun is what I value above all else when it comes to watching football. Ultimately, I want to enjoy myself. But my experience of VAR already tells me that my potential for enjoyment is going to be greatly reduced by its presence.