The roll-out of VAR in Scottish football hasn’t been without bumps with a section of fans and managers crying foul already. But Hugh Dallas insists the technology’s introduction to the Premiership has been a success - and he says it’ll get even smoother with the passage of time.
Reviewing the first two weeks of the system with Record Sport last night, the former top Scots ref told critics that stats show the technology has reduced the number of big refereeing gaffes in VAR using nations from HUNDREDS to TEENS in just one season.
And he’s confident Scotland will enjoy the same positive impact, despite teething problems leading to early criticism. Hearts boss Robbie Neilson raised fears the system was taking the responsibility for making decisions away from on-field referees after his side were awarded two penalties against Celtic - the first by VAR and the second after a review.
Hoops boss Ange Postecoglou also took a pop at the “theatre” surrounding the decision making process in particular the time spent standing about waiting for a decision.
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