[Football] Norway & VAR

[Napier]

"Protests against VAR have been common in Norway since it was introduced two years ago, with one high-profile occurrence seeing a match between Rosenborg and Lillestrøm abandoned in July after fish cakes...were thrown onto the pitch."

Fish cakes. Now there's a thought.

Awaiting announcement from PB/The Albion that these are now banned from The Amex.

 

[Justice]

3. The goal against Palace at Selhurst which they still got wrong

That wasn’t an option

 

[Sorrel]

So…you want the game to be stopped more?

Yeah, maybe three is pushing it a bit…

 

[NorthstandRacoon]

Interesting development

Norway on verge of abolishing VAR from domestic leagues after club vote

Norway is on the verge of abolishing VAR from its domestic league after clubs in the country’s top two divisions formally recommended that it should be discontinued

www.theguardian.com

Hope it happens here. Yes, we've benefitted like everyone else, but it is ruining the fun of celebrating a goal and not worrying etc.

 

[A1X]

Yeah, maybe three is pushing it a bit…

I honestly think any sort of “challenge” scenario introduces more delay to the game, and has the potential for all sorts of admin SNAFU situations

The way to “fix” VAR is the same as it always has been;
- Automate offsides so they’re basically instant
- Timebox any review to 30 seconds, else it’s not “clear and obvious”, then go with the call of the ref
- Play the video and audio on the screens in the stadium

None of this is difficult, they just can’t be arsed