- Checks took an average of 64 seconds during 2023-24
- Plan to retire ‘clear and obvious’ phrase as benchmark
The Premier League has admitted to clubs that video assistant referee delays grew by more than 50% last season as it plans to confirm a video refereeing “improvement plan” at its annual general meeting on Thursday.
The AGM in Harrogate will be a combustible and consequential event, with a vote on Wolves’ proposal to scrap VAR one of several divisive topics under discussion. The gathering also comes just days before the Premier League is to defend against a legal claim brought by the champions, Manchester City.
Written by Paul MacInnes
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/football/article/2024/jun/05/premier-league-waiting-time-var-decisions-increased under the title “Premier League reveals waiting time for VAR decisions soared last season”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
