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3 ways the SPFL can fix VAR as Premiership boss lays out straightforward plan to reduce the damage

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Seething St Mirren boss Stephen Robinson has set out a three-point plan to save Scottish football from its VAR nightmare. The Buddies boss became the latest Premiership gaffer to hit out at the telly technology this week after his side’s 1-1 draw at Ross County.

His team were denied a clear spot-kick when both referee Chris Graham and his sidekicks at Clydesdale House missed a blatant handball by Dingwall defender Ryan Leak – because they were checking a shirt pull instead.

The incident left Robbo stunned and Paisley chiefs frustrated after the SFA referees department held their hands up and admitted the correct review process had not been followed.

Now the Northern Irishman has drawn up what he thinks is a simple solution to the game’s replay woes. He said: “Is VAR making the game better?

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