Celtic are reportedly set to raise their VAR concerns to the SFA after yet more controversy with the technology at Ibrox on Monday afternoon.
Supporters are now well-versed to the next technology in Scottish Football, which was first introduced towards the end of October.
However, VAR seems to be creating more controversy for clubs across the top flight, with some questionable decisions still being made.
From a Celtic point of view, there have been several handball calls given to the opposition which can come into question.
And the same can be said for all clubs in the Scottish Premiership, with harsh penalty and red card decisions still taking place, despite the overview of the new technology.
On Monday afternoon, during Celtic’s 2-2 draw against Rangers at Ibrox, there appeared to be more VAR controversy when Gers defender Connor Goldson looked to have blocked an effort from Carl Starfelt with his hands.
Following a brief stoppage, referee John Beaton was told he didn’t need to view the incident again and play continued. But it is clearly a decision that the Celtic hierarchy wants to ask more questions about.
According to a report from the Daily Record, Parkhead chiefs are looking for talks to take place with SFA officials at Hampden as they seek clarification ‘regarding the ongoing issues surrounding the video assistant referee process’.
The Bhoys have seen handball calls against Hearts, Ross County and Dundee United go the way of the opposition, despite their questionable nature and are now seeking to hear some clarification from those at the top of Scottish Football/
Celtic right to seek SFA talks as clubs aim for more consistency from VAR.
I don’t think there is much doubt that VAR can help our game. We have seen in other leagues across the world how the technology can help officials.
However, since its official arrival in Scotland, it has been nothing short of a disaster with several ‘teething problems’ causing grave frustration for supporters.
All supporters and clubs are looking for is a bit of clarification and consistency from those at the SFA when it comes to the majority of decisions made.
For example, we have seen some handball calls, such as Matt O’Riley against Ross County checked/given. But some very similar situations aren’t even checked, which leaves supporters baffled.
So, Celtic is correct to seek some clarification from those in charge at Hampden, not just for the sake of the Hoops but also the entirety of Scottish Football.
You would hope that these talks would lead into something and that we might see officials learning from their mistakes as they aim to improve how the technology is used.
However, I am sure the whole of Scottish Football won’t be holding their breath. At least the correct step is being taken by Celtic as we seek some answers regarding the use of VAR.
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