Dundee United calls for a Scottish Football Var reform after withdrawing from KMI panel | Football news
Dundee United called for a VAR reform because of what they consider to be a “inconsistent interpretation of the game law” and withdrew their representation from the key panel for the incident Scottish Fa for concern about physical purposes.
The Scottish FA presented the “Plate to Review Key In September last year.
Panel with five people, consisting of club staff, former referee, players and coaches, examines major incidents from the previous week at SPFL Premiership or in matches in which VAR operates at the Premier Sports Cup or the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup.
The panel then votes to determine if the decision on the ground and any subsequent VAR intervention was accurate.
United has now withdrawn his support to KMI, undergoing concern about the purpose and influence of the examination. Dundee United informed the Scottish Fa of his decision after a 1-0 defeat in Kilmarnock, where it was allowed to fit in despite checking Marley Watkins, a controversial winning goal.
In a statement published on Wednesday, the club said:
“Dundee United FC has officially informed the Scottish Fa today about our decision to withdraw our representation from the KMI panel (key match).
“This decision is followed by extensive discussions throughout the season with the Scottish Division of the FA trial, where we have expressed concern about the purpose, efficiency and influence on Scottish football.
“There were cases where the decisions on the ground, supported by the VAR and supported the Scottish Division of the FA trial, contrary to the KMI panel. In many cases, it seems that these disagreements are based on the opinion of the panel members who are, for the most part, are missing significant expertise in the laws of the game.
“Subsequent outcomes have been increased by the wrong presentations of external media, exerting unnecessary pressure on our match officials and potentially influence decisions in future matches. We believe that changes should be made on the KMI board or alternative, more robust process to re -examine decisions about fate considers a request.
Mandarins also emphasized their dissatisfaction with VAR, urging all clubs to gather to ensure improvements in his “inconsistencies”.
“In addition, we have expressed concern to the Scottish FA in connection with the inconsistent interpretation of the law of the game that comes from VAR,” the club said.
“This inconsistency at different times caused other clubs William Hill Premiership to express frustration using VAR, and although we are fully aware of our desire to secure Dundee United at all times to give a fair representation, we also want to improve the overall game in Scottish football and encourage all parties to cooperate to improve.
“Furthermore, we admit that decisions will sometimes go against us – it is an inherent part of football. We also accept that the judges, like everyone else, will make mistakes, and we respect the powers of the official who make decisions – even when they can be controversial.
“Dundee United FC will always give advantage of our club’s interests, but we will also turn to Scottish fa -ui SPFL, encouraging all premieres to gather. We are looking for ways to support our officials and improve your VAR protocol and any next panel for An overview, with the aim of improving Scottish football in favor of its clubs. “
Participation in the KMI panel is voluntarily for every club. It is understood that there is an expert who, together with the plates, works in an advisory capacity to indicate the laws of the game.
It is also understood that SFA is always watching ways to develop a var as it has done since its introduction in October 2022.
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