VAR sytem

Cabra Hoop wrote: I fear the introduction of VAR will result in an increase in the number of head injuries in the game. If VAR eliminates the grabbing and shoving at corners by awarding penalties,  i can see a big increase in collisions, in fact I can see some reckless defenders deliberately heading opponents to discourage them from trying to score. A loaf in the back of the head or cheekbone might make a forward think twice about going for the ball.

bhob wrote: Cabra Hoop wrote: I fear the introduction of VAR will result in an increase in the number of head injuries in the game. If VAR eliminates the grabbing and shoving at corners by awarding penalties,  i can see a big increase in collisions, in fact I can see some reckless defenders deliberately heading opponents to discourage them from trying to score. A loaf in the back of the head or cheekbone might make a forward think twice about going for the ball. One of the strangest posts i've seen on VAR

Reading it back it does seem a bit odd, but the point i was so badly trying to make was how defenders do whatever it takes to disrupt forwards movements at corners/set plays. If their current methods are eliminated by VAR, then what methods will they come up with to seek advantage. My suggestion is that there is likely to be more players attacking the ball rather than the man in the future which would lead to more clashes of heads, some intentional and some deliberste, causing an increase in head injury, an unintended consequence of VAR. 

Cabra Hoop wrote: bhob wrote: Cabra Hoop wrote: I fear the introduction of VAR will result in an increase in the number of head injuries in the game. If VAR eliminates the grabbing and shoving at corners by awarding penalties,  i can see a big increase in collisions, in fact I can see some reckless defenders deliberately heading opponents to discourage them from trying to score. A loaf in the back of the head or cheekbone might make a forward think twice about going for the ball. One of the strangest posts i've seen on VAR Reading it back it does seem a bit odd, but the point i was so badly trying to make was how defenders do whatever it takes to disrupt forwards movements at corners/set plays. If their current methods are eliminated by VAR, then what methods will they come up with to seek advantage. My suggestion is that there is likely to be more players attacking the ball rather than the man in the future which would lead to more clashes of heads, some intentional and some deliberste, causing an increase in head injury, an unintended consequence of VAR.

Devrozex wrote: Zinedine Kilbane 110 wrote: 21 Peno’s so far in this WC. Do you think the refs have been encouraged to give more? Only 13 in the last WC. 2002 had the previous record - 18   Very interesting stats. I was only saying to someone last night how it felt like there'd been a crazy amount of penos in the WC so far. And really the introduction of VAR was always going to lead to that. All the 'dark arts' type defending you could get away with previously is a lot more tricky to pull off when it can be replayed in slow motion from multiple angles. VAR is going to have a huge impact in how defenders go about their business in future - which can only be good for the game.

Last nights no decision was correct imo. 

Cabra Hoop I thought you were taking the mick.  When there wasn't all this pulling and dragging where were the head injuries?  There were none.

Zinedine Kilbane 110 wrote: We are up to 21 Peno’s now. I hope the top scorer doesn’t get there by having 3/4 Peno’s.

Personally think the auld VAR system is good for the game. It needs to be given a chance to develop and be refined.

Roberto Baggio wrote: unpopular opinion time - I’m not overly bothered how many times a ref goes to consult VAR during a game or how much longer the game goes on for subsequently  It’s good entertainment