Technology continues to prove unpopular with Premier League viewers after a new survey revealed that around two thirds of fans think the video assistant referee makes games less enjoyable. A YouGov poll of 895 frequent Premier League spectators found that around half believe VAR has improved the accuracy of refereeing decisions and only 25 per cent say it has worsened them. Ahead of the 2020-21 campaign getting under way this weekend, Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said on Wednesday increased use of pitchside monitors by referees may help ease supporters’ VAR frustrations. “Ultimately it is down to making quicker decisions, more consistent decisions and better decisions. “I think if you get those three things I talked about better and right then you’ll see greater acceptance by fans.

Source: Irish Independent September 10, 2020 12:00 UTC