
Steven Pearson
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Steven Pearson
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Crafted in N. Ireland | Tweet about Arsenal


Premier League fans deliver damning verdict on VAR. 75% of 7,946 fans polled by the Football Supporters’ Association “didn’t support the use of VAR”. Too long, too forensic, too much of a joy killer, fans say. Findings shared with Premier League and PGMO. 92% of fans surveyed “agreed” that “VAR has removed the spontaneous joy of goal celebrations” (82% of them “strongly agreed”). 85% of match-going fans “strongly disagreed” with the notion that “VAR makes watching football more enjoyable”. And 83% of those watching on TV. 85% of match-going fans “strongly disagreed” that “VAR decisions are generally resolved in a reasonable amount of time”. Echoed by 83% of those watching on TV. Only 18% agreed that “VAR has improved the overall accuracy of refereeing decisions”. 72% are “concerned about the expansion of VAR beyond its current remit”. 79% “strongly disagreed” with the suggestion “that the match-going experience is better with VAR”. 67% “strongly agreed” that they preferred “watching games that are played without VAR to games with VAR”. 84% “strongly support” goal-line technology. 34% “strongly opposed” to the idea of a challenge system (two per game per team). “These findings back up the FSA's previous survey in 2021, where fans expressed misgivings about the introduction of VAR,” says Thomas Concannon, @WeAreTheFSAPremier League network manager. “The vast majority are reporting the same concerns five years on - the loss of spontaneity when celebrating goals, and an overall worsening of the match-going experience. We have shared the survey results with the Premier League and PGMO, and look forward to discussing its findings with them.” Fans surveyed of all PL clubs and all ages (Under-18 to 65+).

Finally having surgery today. Been fighting a niggle and decided to sort it during the international break - unfortunately Dr Tottenham couldn’t sort me out. Hoping to be match fit for some celebrations in May! 🎈

🚨💣‼️ Breaking: Reports claim Manchester City could face a 60-point deduction. If confirmed, they’d drop to the bottom of the table and be relegated. ❌ Final decision expected before the season ends.


EXCL: Sandro Tonali expects to leave NUFC this summer - 'agreement' with club he can exit, if Magpies miss out on Europe ❌ 🤝 The 'gentleman's agreement' that could define Newcastle United's summer transfer policy. shieldsgazette.com/sport/football…




Mohamed Salah's Premier League legacy is greater than Cristiano Ronaldo, says Carragher


Are you dumb? Cantona won the league with Leeds then came to United won it every season he was at United apart from the one he was suspended during. Goal catalogue ridiculous, leader of men and basically decided where the league would be.












