26 Mar 2026 12:00:36
I see that the clubs are all getting together to discuss the situation with the state of the officiating and possibly paying for a better VAR system. Getting a new VAR system is all good and well but it's still going to be the same useless folk operating it so pretty pointless in my view. I would love to see ex players getting trained and employed full time to be referees/officials instead of these part time over paid officials currently in use.
At least ex players have a better grasp of the game and would be a far better solution and give plenty of opportunity for further employment to those interested.
26 Mar 2026 14:03:32
Three Cheers, the idea is good, but imagine an ex-Celtic player being on VAR for a Rangers game (or vice versa).
Conspiracy theories would go through the roof. Also, when did good ideas ever stand a chance with the SFA?
26 Mar 2026 14:11:55
I was glad to hear we have set up a meeting about 3 cheers, but as you say, it's the same people using VAR. VAR has never been the issue; it's the incompetent clowns using it that's the problem.
26 Mar 2026 14:26:22
I couldn't care less, Boab, what team any of them played for because, if they do their job properly and honestly, then who cares, as long as it's done properly. The conspiracy theories could not be any worse than now, with this current shower of s*** who are in charge.
26 Mar 2026 15:38:03
Three Cheers, you're spot on, mate. The tech is only as good as those using it. Still, howlers in England every week, except from offside, as it's semi-automated.
As for the ex players, think this is a great idea on paper, but too much politics involved, as you'd ideally want someone in each game who has no affiliation to each club, their rivals or an affiliation to anyone close to them in the league.
For example, let's say it was implemented - I wouldn't want an ex Hearts player being that guy in any of our remaining 7 games.
26 Mar 2026 17:33:36
I'm sure I heard the other day in Sco we have 4 cameras for VAR, in Eng they have 24. Extra cameras and tech would improve the angles and decisions thereafter, however, the refs need to improve, again make them full time would improve it. Not a fan of the ex player argument, Micheal Stewart, say no more.
26 Mar 2026 18:02:43
Correct, Tjbb.
26 Mar 2026 21:04:06
Micheal Stewart is always right in his own mind.
27 Mar 2026 04:17:23
I would rather we looked at the possibility of scrapping it, not improving it.
27 Mar 2026 10:41:03
I seldom post, but the suggestion (accepted as a joke) of Michael Stewart officiating would make any of us give up.