What Premiership bosses think of VAR as Celtic calls from Rodgers flanked by 'game's gone mad' rant and big cost question

10.11.2023 - 18:53 dailyrecord.co.uk

He has stepped forward and called for its removal but what do other Premiership managers think of VAR? Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers says that as of this moment, he would bin the technology that has proven to spark more controversy when it comes to refereeing decisions.

It was brought in to remove any doubt over clear and obvious calls whistlers miss on the field of play but talk around refs has never been so high and managers are at breaking point over a string of debatable calls.

Almost every manager in the top flight has vented their anger over either a certain call made with the aid of VAR, or over how the tech is actually being run.

It's not just the Premiership where it's happening as boss' of Scottish clubs have also vented their frustration when it comes to calls in Europe.

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