The drama! The suspense! The possibility of no more VAR! Premier League clubs are gearing up to vote on whether to keep or scrap the technology that’s been the bane of many fans’ existence since its introduction in 2019.
It’s been a wild ride, folks! VAR has brought us moments of joy (when it correctly overturns a bad call), moments of frustration (when it takes forever to make a decision), and moments of utter bewilderment (when it makes a call that leaves us all scratching our heads).
But now, the big shots are thinking about giving VAR the boot. Why? Well, it turns out Wolverhampton Wanderers have had it up to here with the tech shenanigans, and they’ve started a petition. Yes, a breakup letter to VAR, because sometimes, enough is enough!
According to reports, the vote will take place on June 6 at the league’s next general meeting in Harrogate. If two-thirds of the clubs vote in favor of scrapping VAR, referees will have to rely on their own two eyes (and a healthy dose of common sense) to make decisions next season.
Wolves’ statement reads like a break-up letter to VAR. “It’s not you, it’s us… wait, no, it’s totally you, VAR.” They list nine reasons why they want to kick VAR to the curb, including its impact on goal celebrations (who doesn’t love a good goal celebration?), frustration in stadiums during lengthy VAR checks (we’ve all been there, waiting for what feels like an eternity for a decision), and continuous errors from the technology (because, let’s face it, VAR has made some pretty dodgy calls in its time).
The Premier League spokesperson confirmed that there will indeed be a discussion about VAR’s future, but it’s unclear which way the vote will go. Will the clubs decide to stick with VAR, hoping that it will eventually get its act together? Or will they decide to scrap it and go back to the good old days of referee’s discretion?
One thing’s for sure: this vote is going to be a doozy. So, grab some popcorn, sit back, and enjoy the drama that’s about to unfold.
Will VAR survive the chop, or will it be consigned to the dustbin of history? Only time will tell!
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Good news for all England team