The Premier League was going to look slightly different next season as Wolves proposed scrapping VAR entirely. The club published a statement a while ago that the proposed removal of VAR would improve the football experience in England. In order to scrap the VAR system entirely, 2/3 of the Premier League clubs needed to vote on taking it out. Apart from the Wolves, all the Premier League clubs like Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool have voted to keep VAR. The Premier League posted the decision in a statement that read, “Clubs today voted in favour of continuing to operate VAR in the Premier League. While VAR produces more accurate decision making, it was agreed that improvements should be made for the benefit of the game and supporters.” It was also agreed that improvements should be made for the benefit of the game and supporters.
Wolves released a statement regarding the decision to keep VAR in the Premier League next season. “While we are disappointed with the outcome of the vote on the future of VAR at today’s Annual General Meeting, we acknowledge and accept the decision made by our fellow clubs, and we are reassured that the Premier League is taking the concerns of clubs and supporters seriously.”
Wolves produced an official statement with all their reasons, which includes the ‘impact on goal celebrations and spontaneous passion that makes football special.’ The VAR system has received a lot of criticism this past season in the Premier League as there have been mistakes that were wrong or controversial. The fans in the Premier League hope it is run by better officials as the mistake could cost teams points that could help them in a title race or in a relegation battle.
BBC Sport reports that the Premier League has sent a briefing document and a ‘VAR Improvement Plan’ to clubs before the annual general meeting this Thursday. The Premier League has claimed that there would be 100 more incorrect refereeing decisions made per season if clubs voted to scrap VAR.
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