BridgeIsBlue 66,606 Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Scottish football is to pursue the introduction of video assistant referee technology following a summit between officials and top-flight managers. At a meeting hosted by the Scottish FA in Perth, chief executive Ian Maxwell said there was now "a real appetite to investigate VAR". Hibernian head coach Neil Lennon said the meeting was "very productive". "I think the most unanimous decision was VAR, for the referees and the managers as well," he said. John Beaton, who reported to police online threats he allegedly received following decisions made after Rangers' win over celtic last month, was one of three referees to attend the meeting at St Johnstone's McDiarmid Park. celtic's Brendan Rodgers and Rangers' Steven Gerrard were among the managers to attend, with Lennon emerging as their spokesman. "It was very respectful," he said. "There was a lot of humour, a lot of debate at times and I think everyone came out of it feeling better about themselves." Lennon also suggested that compliance officer Clare Whyte, under whom the SFA's new disciplinary system has also come under criticism, had been "very impressive". https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46913628 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sandyinroyalblue 16,478 Posted January 17, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 17, 2019 Neil Lennon the spokesman Bears, scottyscott1963, dougie76 and 11 others 14 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic 4,654 Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Going to cause more hassle than it's worth. Blumhoilann 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TMB 14,167 Posted January 17, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 17, 2019 Lennon will be the first one slamming VAR when a decision goes against Hibs. This is a guy who has blamed every failure he's ever had as a manager on Referees. Ayrshire Blue, chris182, Copland bear and 7 others 10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hadron Collider 30,868 Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 I’ve got a warm and fuzzy feeling now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malvern 11,329 Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 20 minutes ago, TMB said: Lennon will be the first one slamming VAR when a decision goes against Hibs. This is a guy who has blamed every failure he's ever had as a manager on Referees. We could have used it to find out where that fucking coin hit him as he was holding his napper! Blumhoilann, scottyscott1963 and lefkada 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozblue 4,331 Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 "Lennon also suggested that compliance officer Clare Whyte, under whom the SFA's new disciplinary system has also come under criticism, had been "very impressive".  Aye!  She's about as impressive as fucking Craig Whyte....I wonder if there is any relationship between those two. HG5 and Blumhoilann 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
magic8ball 27,901 Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 VAR would not have changed any of the decisions the taigs were greeting about in the last game .  It's only really used for offside penalties goals etc Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC76 427 Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 20 minutes ago, magic8ball said: VAR would not have changed any of the decisions the taigs were greeting about in the last game .  It's only really used for offside penalties goals etc Exactly ..game changers Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 8 hours ago, magic8ball said: VAR would not have changed any of the decisions the taigs were greeting about in the last game .  It's only really used for offside penalties goals etc That would depend what the VAR Ref is told to look out for. Will they be told to watch for off the ball incidents and inform the Ref. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Laudrup1984 25,100 Posted January 18, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 18, 2019 8 hours ago, magic8ball said: VAR would not have changed any of the decisions the taigs were greeting about in the last game .  It's only really used for offside penalties goals etc Would the McGregor hand ball have been looked at under VAR? That would have been pretty ironic. Despite all their moaning VAR could potentially have only given us a pen! BlueKnight87, magic8ball, Copland bear and 3 others 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post magic8ball 27,901 Posted January 18, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 18, 2019 14 minutes ago, Courtyard Bear said: That would depend what the VAR Ref is told to look out for. Will they be told to watch for off the ball incidents and inform the Ref. This is why I'm against the use of technology. First it gets used for offside penalties goals .things like that . Once it's in place you get debatable things happening .Managers start moaning that the tech is in place to look at further incidents . Next thing you know every single time there's a pass and any form of contact and the VAR comes into play and there's no football just folk waiting on decisons It's widely been mentioned on here that during the game against the tarriers that Walker was talking during the game that the ref was having a great game .Only when social media kicked in and the BBC have their one sided highlights of the game did the moaning start .VAR can only be used for incidents that have just happened .And on things that are black and white and not things that are can be judged on a matter of opinion . Getting right out of hand right now and it all goes back to the tarriers being very bad losers .they know they were well beaten on the pitch but they still want to find a way to morally win the game . Scumbag behaviour from a scumbag breeding Fred H Crawford, Blumhoilann, Laudrup1984 and 3 others 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
magic8ball 27,901 Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 15 minutes ago, Laudrup1984 said: Would the McGregor hand ball have been looked at under VAR? That would have been pretty ironic. Despite all their moaning VAR could potentially have only given us a pen! correct. possibly the only decision that could be altered during the game . Laudrup1984 and chris182 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 22 minutes ago, magic8ball said: This is why I'm against the use of technology. First it gets used for offside penalties goals .things like that . Once it's in place you get debatable things happening .Managers start moaning that the tech is in place to look at further incidents . Next thing you know every single time there's a pass and any form of contact and the VAR comes into play and there's no football just folk waiting on decisons It's widely been mentioned on here that during the game against the tarriers that Walker was talking during the game that the ref was having a great game .Only when social media kicked in and the BBC have their one sided highlights of the game did the moaning start .VAR can only be used for incidents that have just happened .And on things that are black and white and not things that are can be judged on a matter of opinion . Getting right out of hand right now and it all goes back to the tarriers being very bad losers .they know they were well beaten on the pitch but they still want to find a way to morally win the game . Scumbag behaviour from a scumbag breeding There in lies the problem, you just know the taigs are going to ask for all incidents to be included. When it should just be goals/offsides/pens. Although I would up for tackles that are borderline Reds getting looked at by the VAR  Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 47 minutes ago, Laudrup1984 said: Would the McGregor hand ball have been looked at under VAR? That would have been pretty ironic. Despite all their moaning VAR could potentially have only given us a pen! The perfect example for VAR. Laudrup1984 and Sweetheart 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom0411 1,226 Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 9 hours ago, Hadron Collider said: I’ve got a warm and fuzzy feeling now. Surely you haven't piddled your pants in excitement. 😎😎😎 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Williamson. 82,179 Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Fucking Lennon coming out as spokesperson Class Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterD 7,435 Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Cost & time of training current refs. Cost & time of finding, training new refs because there’s not enough. Cost setting up proper cameras in stadiums. Adding over £1m cost to Scottish football every year to run it.  I can’t see it happening and if it does it will be some half arsed attempt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueKnight87 17,284 Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 1 hour ago, Laudrup1984 said: Would the McGregor hand ball have been looked at under VAR? That would have been pretty ironic. Despite all their moaning VAR could potentially have only given us a pen! Been a few times VAR would have been handy for us. Lafferty chalked off goal vs Dundee springs to mind as well. But I can only see a cheap half arsed attempt at VAR coming in if the SFA track record is anything to go by. Laudrup1984 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrymorrison1 1,033 Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 11 minutes ago, Courtyard Bear said: The perfect example for VAR. That and handball against Hibs away? Courtyard Bear 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eejay the dj 31,964 Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 40 minutes ago, Courtyard Bear said: There in lies the problem, you just know the taigs are going to ask for all incidents to be included. When it should just be goals/offsides/pens. Although I would up for tackles that are borderline Reds getting looked at by the VAR  Maybe they can get special VAR system that detects if any refs are not of the taig loving persuasion . This has nothing to do with seeking parity for me with them IMO Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieT 65 Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 10 hours ago, Hadron Collider said: I’ve got a warm and fuzzy feeling now. That's what happens when someone pisses on your leg.  Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew1872 10 Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 11 hours ago, sandyinroyalblue said: Neil Lennon the spokesman The guy who caused a referee strike! You couldn`t make it up! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweetheart 8,458 Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 52 minutes ago, BlueKnight87 said: Been a few times VAR would have been handy for us. Lafferty chalked off goal vs Dundee springs to mind as well. But I can only see a cheap half arsed attempt at VAR coming in if the SFA track record is anything to go by. Are BT still offering to do the trial period? BlueKnight87 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew1872 10 Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 we complain about a referee and get fined! Septic complain about a referee and suddenly VAR is going to be brought in.We all know if Septic had beat us this nonsense about Morelos and the ref would not have been mentioned Bears and magic8ball 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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