Craig Moore in scathing VAR attack as Rangers legend demands technology is scrapped for grassroots funding vision

Former Rangers captain Craig Moore has launched a scathing attack on VAR and called for money to be invested in grassroots football across the country.

Officials are under pressure after a number of controversial VAR calls in the last round of fixtures before the international break. Dundee United chiefs have called for a summit on the technology after a number of clubs raised concerns over the weekend following games at Fir Park, Parkhead, Tannadice and Rugby Park. United boss Jim Goodwin was left raging as his side dropped points due to a penalty given for an alleged foul by Loick Ayina on Curtis Main which he felt was soft.

Sky Sports pundit Kris Boyd mocked the offside lines in the Motherwell v Rangers game, Hibs CEO Ben Kensell asked for an explanation over the sending off of Elie Youan in their game with Celtic, while Derek McInnes raged at why Killie didn't get a pen when St Johnstone defender Andy Considine clearly handled the ball.

Moore was asked his opinion on VAR on Go Radio, he said: "I think what we love about our game is that it is not perfect. For me with VAR they are trying to make the game perfection. That's not our game, that's not the game I fell in love with and I'm sure I can speaking on behalf of many.

"Whatever the amount of money that has been thrown at VAR, take that money and invest it in the heart and soul of this country. What I mean by that is we are hearing about all these grassroots facilities. Prices are going through the roof and the kids not potentially being able to be involved in sport.

"Take that money, throw it into grassroots and that's the way that it should be. VAR is not the future of our game. We need to be louder on this front because it is not getting any better."

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