Mark McGhee issues VAR demand as Dundee boss urges clubs to adopt 'spirit of modernisation' before key vote

Mark McGhee is backing moves to bring VAR into Scottish football.

The Dundee boss is a firm fan of the technology as all 42 SPFL clubs get set to vote on its possible introduction on April 19.

McGhee hopes the green light is given, with the former Aberdeen legend insisting the game is now so fast referees need all the help they can get.

The 64-year-old said: “There is still controversy around VAR but if it is used properly it is an advantage.

“Referees have a harder job than any of us. The game is fast, aggressive and hard to see sometimes from the sideline.

“It isn’t easy for referees so the more help they can get the better. And in the spirit of modernisation, if you have the ability to be more accurate in your decisions, you should use it. At the end of the day, you just have to concede that if a goal is an inch offside, then it’s offside.”

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McGhee, meanwhile, insists the point relegation-haunted Dundee salvaged against Aberdeen at the weekend has helped him convince his players they can go one better this Saturday and beat neighbours Dundee United at Tannadice.

The Dark Blues twice came from behind against the Dons and the manager admits they will have to show the same sort of dogged defiance in