EFL clubs reject VAR proposal

English Football League (EFL) clubs have rejected new Video Assistant Referee (VAR) proposals that would allow head coaches to challenge decisions made on the pitch by brandishing a review card.

At a recent meeting of EFL clubs, the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) — the organisation responsible for professional refereeing in England — demonstrated how the Football Video System (FVS) works.

The FVS is a video replay system that reviews key officiating calls, and it requires head coaches to give a card to the fourth official to signal their intent to challenge the decision.

Unlike the VAR system, the FVS does not use dedicated video match officials, which means it does not automatically review match-altering moments.

Following their last clubs’ meeting, the EFL asked for feedback on the proposals and it became clear that the clubs do not support the implementation of any additional technology.

Good i hate var it slows the game down and takes the thrill away from last minute winners and equalizers , no more limbs in the moment as you have to wait to see if the goal will be given, our goal at huddersfield last week the perfect example

Good i hate var it slows the game down and takes the thrill away from last minute winners and equalizers , no more limbs in the moment as you have to wait to see if the goal will be given, our goal at huddersfield last week the perfect example

Totally agree, glad the clubs have rejected it.