Celtic idol: VAR will be scrapped in Scotland soon
Celtic idol Frank McAvennie has suggested the Scottish Premiership will get rid of VAR.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former Hoops striker claimed VAR is “not working” and insisted they will have to get rid of it if the clubs stop paying for it.
As shown on Sky Sports (9 April), Alfredo Morelos had a goal disallowed in last weekend’s Glasgow derby after he was adjudged by referee Kevin Clancy to have fouled defender Alistair Johnston.
VAR official Nick Walsh did not feel the onfield referee had made a clear and obvious error and allowed the goal to stand.
Despite Rangers’ complaints, the SFA backed the decision of the officials in the 3-2 victory for the Celts.
VAR was introduced to the Scottish top flight in October 2022.
Last season, there were a total of 64 penalties awarded in the Scottish top flight in the duration of the 2021-22 campaign.
So far this season there have been 76 penalties awarded with six rounds of matches still to play.
McAvennie suggested the Scottish league may be forced to scrap the technology.
“It is not going to get better,” he told Football Insider.
“I just think it is a waste of time.
“They are saying it is here for good, but I do not think it will be. Not if the clubs stop buying it.
“It is really not working. They need to change it and get ex-players in. Players know if there is intent to hurt someone in a tackle. Some of the decisions are so stupid so I would like to see ex-players involved.“
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