IT’S time video technology was introduced into football.
Goal Line Technology has been an excellent addition.
And the introduction of Video Assistant Referees (VARs) would only help refs to get it right.
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It takes about ten seconds to review an incident and determine the right call — quicker than it does to restart the game properly.
Prem chiefs met recently to discuss the VAR guidelines, focusing on straight red cards, offside goals (providing play was not stopped beforehand), fouls inside or outside the penalty area, and spot-kicks.
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Tyrone Mings’ stamp and Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s elbow
The referee missed the two key incidents at Old Trafford, both of which were red cards.
A VAR in the stands, provided play has stopped, could have said: “Kevin, I think you should look at these again.”
At least then he could have watched them on a pitchside monitor.
Man United penalty
Paul Pogba’s cross did strike the hand of Adam Smith but in my opinion it wasn’t a penalty.
The Bournemouth player’s arm was in a natural position. It was ball to hand.
Southampton’s first goal
Dusan Tadic equalised at Watford but Nathan Redmond was in an offside position and interfering with the opponent.
The goalkeeper knew he was there. It should have been disallowed.
Burnley’s penalty
They were awarded a controversial penalty when one of their own players, Sam Vokes, handled in the Swansea area.
It is only the ref’s call if the VAR system is used — not the managers or the players.
Swansea winner
Fernando Llorente pushed Ben Mee before scoring.
It was a foul.
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