Championship clubs reject bringing in VAR next season
Summary
Championship football clubs have decided not to use a version of video assistant refereeing called Football Video Support (FVS) next season. FVS gives coaches two chances to ask for video reviews but the clubs worry about the effect on fans and the cost.Key Facts
- Championship clubs were offered FVS, a simpler form of VAR with two review chances per coach per game.
- Clubs rejected the idea after a presentation and feedback showed strong opposition.
- Goal Line Technology will continue in the Championship, and a cost review will happen before considering it for League One.
- Some managers said VAR would improve fairness, but clubs worried about game interruptions and expenses.
- FVS has been tested in lower leagues in Spain, Italy, and Canada.
- FVS involves the referee checking video at pitchside after a replay operator shows camera angles.
- Under FVS, the game might stop more often than current VAR use.
- An example in the Canadian Premier League showed how teams might use challenges strategically.
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