Referee Bobby Madley has voiced strong discontent for Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology, suggesting it detracts from the emotional experience of watching football. Speaking at the Cheltenham Science Festival, he explained that the immediacy and excitement felt when a goal is scored is lost when fans have to wait for VAR confirmations. As a fourth official in the Premier League and an EFL referee, Madley appreciates the rapid, live reaction in lower leagues without VAR, underscoring how critical moments in football are more impactful without lengthy delays.
Referee Bobby Madley expressed his dislike for VAR, stating it removes emotion from the game, especially for fans enjoying the immediacy of goals.
Madley emphasized that the experience of waiting for VAR decisions takes away from the thrill of football, where a single moment can define a match.
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