US EditionSurvey Shows 75% of Premier League Fans Oppose VAR Use
A Football Supporters' Association poll found 75.7% of Premier League fans oppose VAR, citing decision delays and loss of spontaneous celebrations.
- The Football Supporters' Association surveyed nearly 8,000 fans, revealing that three-quarters of Premier League supporters oppose VAR. More than 97% disagreed that the technology makes watching football more enjoyable.
- Thomas Concannon, Premier League network manager with the FSA, said: "These findings back up our previous survey in 2021, where fans expressed misgivings about the introduction of VAR." Concannon noted the majority report a loss of spontaneity when celebrating goals.
- Fewer than 3% of supporters agree decisions happen within a reasonable timeframe, while over 70% disagree that VAR has improved refereeing accuracy. Over 85% of fans feel the technology makes football less enjoyable.
- A Premier League spokesperson said the league "recognises the importance of minimising the impact of VAR on the supporter experience," but maintains that "VAR delivers more correct decisions." Senior sources insist the technology is here to stay.
- Amid plans to review corners next season, more than 70% of supporters oppose such expansion. Over 60% of fans prefer ending reviews for fouls or handballs in the build-up to goals.
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A comprehensive survey conducted by the Football Supporters' Association has revealed that 75 per cent of top-flight supporters want video assistant referee technology scrapped from English football.The poll gathered responses from just under 8,000 fans across all 20 Premier League clubs, with the vast majority being regular matchgoers who attend 15 or more fixtures per season.Please write at least 2 paragraphsThe findings paint a damning pictur…
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