VAR set to get vote of confidence at Premier League AGMBy Jamie Gardner, PA Chief Sports ReporterVAR is set to be retained in the Premier League next season despite Wolves calling a vote to abolish it. The Black Country club said last month VAR had led to “numerous unintended consequences that are damaging the relationship between fans and football” and that the system was “undermining the Premier League brand”. The Premier League responded to Wolves’ statement by saying it “fully supported” the continued use of VAR, with Liverpool and Manchester United among the clubs who are understood to support VAR being retained and improved. Premier League clubs have already given unanimous support to the introduction of semi-automated offside technology in the autumn, which top-flight sources say will reduce the length of time of the average check by 31 seconds. The Premier League could introduce in-stadium announcements after VAR reviews in time for next season, a system seen at last year’s Women’s World Cup.

Source: Irish Independent June 06, 2024 03:33 UTC