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"Wolves Stand Alone as Premier League Clubs Vote to Retain VAR"
Premier League clubs have made a decisive vote, with 19 out of 20 opting to keep VAR for the upcoming season.
Wolves emerged as the sole dissenting voice, standing firm in their desire to abolish VAR despite anticipating a heavy defeat in the vote.
The club had previously voiced concerns about the unintended consequences of VAR, citing its impact on the relationship between fans and football and its undermining of the Premier League brand.
Despite Wolves' objections, the league confirmed its decision to continue with VAR, acknowledging the need for improvements to enhance the game and the fan experience.
Plans include the introduction of semi-automated offside technology to expedite offside checks, in-stadium announcements for VAR interventions, and more robust training for officials to improve consistency while preserving accuracy.
Despite recent surveys showing strong opposition to VAR among supporters, including a Manchester United Supporters Trust poll where less than one percent favored keeping VAR in its current form, the majority of clubs opted to retain the technology.
Liverpool and Manchester United were among those in favor of keeping and improving VAR, although support for the system among fans has significantly waned since its introduction.
While Wolves expressed disappointment with the outcome, they acknowledged the decision of their fellow clubs and welcomed the commitment to improving VAR.
They emphasized the importance of addressing delays, consistency, and fan experience to maintain the integrity of the game and enhance the matchday experience for supporters.
The Football Supporters' Association echoed concerns about VAR's impact on the match-going experience, emphasizing the need for substantial changes to improve the system, particularly for fans in stadiums.
Despite the current dissatisfaction with VAR, the Premier League's decision signals a commitment to evolving and refining the technology to better serve the interests of football.