Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has unleashed a scathing rant about the VAR system, citing Everton’s recent controversy as an example. Postecoglou’s outburst came after his team had a goal disallowed on Thursday evening, sparking frustration over the officials’ handling of the situation.
The Tottenham manager expressed his concerns about the impact of VAR on the game, stating that it’s “killing the game” and ruining the spectacle. He argued that the decisions made by VAR officials are inconsistent and often influenced by external factors. Postecoglou pointed to the recent incident involving Everton’s James Tarkowski, who escaped a red card for a high challenge on Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister.
Postecoglou questioned the clarity and consistency of VAR decisions, suggesting that different officials might have reached different conclusions in the same situation. He emphasized that the prolonged delays caused by VAR reviews are detrimental to the game, creating unnecessary drama and controversy.
The Tottenham manager’s comments echo the sentiments of many fans and pundits who feel that VAR is having a negative impact on the game. The system was introduced to reduce controversy and improve accuracy, but it has often been criticized for creating more confusion and inconsistency.
Everton manager David Moyes also expressed his frustration with the VAR decisions in his team’s recent match against Liverpool. Moyes was perplexed by the officials’ failure to overturn the Liverpool goal, which he believed was clearly offside. The Everton manager’s comments highlight the ongoing debate about the effectiveness of VAR and the need for improvements to the system.
In related news, former referee Mark Clattenburg has weighed in on the controversy, agreeing with Moyes that Liverpool’s goal was offside due to Luis Diaz’s positioning behind Tarkowski. The incident has sparked a wider discussion about the role of VAR in the game and the need for greater clarity and consistency in its application.