Christian Purslow expects big VAR improvements
Villa chief executive Christian Purslow says he expects ‘real improvements’ in VAR after heavy criticism from clubs and supporters alike over lengthy delays and a lack of clarity over reviews.
Representatives of the 20 Premier League clubs met referees’ chief Mike Riley after a number wrote to the league to complain about how VAR is being implemented.
While there was no change in policy on the use of pitchside monitors – which will continue to be used sparingly – from December supporters can expect to be given more information about what is being checked.
Purslow said: “The message has got through to the league and (PGMOL) that fans are unhappy and many other stakeholders in the game think we’ve got to do a whole lot better.
“I expect to see real improvements in the speed of decisions, consistency which is what everybody craves.
“I think above all else for those of us in the stadia we want much better communication about what’s going on before, during and after.
I think if we get those three ingredients then things will look a whole lot better in a few months’ time.”
