During the Tottenham Hotspur vs. Nottingham Forest match, VAR was temporarily out of operation due to a fire alarm at its Stockley Park base. Referee Peter Bankes officiated without VAR assistance for a time, leading to mixed reactions from fans who are often critical of the technology. The outage lasted only a short period before officials resumed normal operations, reflecting ongoing debates about the efficiency and reliability of VAR since its Premier League implementation in 2019.
Referee Peter Bankes had to do things the old fashioned way for a while at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, as VAR was temporarily out of operation.
VAR officials usually advise the on-field referee from their base in Stockley Park, but a fire alarm caused an unexpected outage during the game.
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