HOW TO FIX VAR!

[@SpencerFC]

What we saying guys? VAR - keep it and fix it, or sack it off?

[@Curtisgau]

Spencer FC fix it. So broken!

[@finster231games9]

Keep it and fix it imo

[@Darren2004]

Sack it off

[@piggynhippo4988]

Fix it so the referee needs to have more control and only to go VAR in certain situations

[@trailblazer0203]

Sack it off ruins everything

[@_2OLEGEND]

We should definitely be able to hear the communication between refs and stockley park. Would really help fans understand why refs make decisions Also think that the clock should be stopped every time the ref goes to var

[@jakefootball7844]

A K agreed!!

[@pacybitsfc1137]

Agreed

[@thanospv6681]

They add time anyway so why stop the clock

[@moti775]

It’s called injury time

[@thanospv6681]

@@moti775 and it adds time for the time that was wasted before

[@AshleyClarkey]

Like London buses is Spencer. Wait for ages and then BOOM two in no time.

[@AshleyClarkey]

@ Like Yoda in first sentence I was.

[@flinnradcliffe3493]

Clarke class😂😂😂😂

[@cameronlovelady2484]

Clarke innit

[@SebOnGolf]

I just wish we had VAR at Hashtag! Would stop me getting so many calls wrong on commentary!!

[@louisdavies9346]

Yes seb❤️❤️❤️

[@AbdulaiHD]

Jokeman😂😂

[@shafeemahmood3734]

Seb On Golf you can propose something to the FA

[@rikupv]

REEEEFFF

[@Howezy96]

Very simple for me, give the VAR official 20 seconds of replays if it’s nothing clear and obvious the on field decision stands, if there is a thought issue the on field ref should go to the monitor and make the decision, currently just constantly undermining the officials.

[@williamresen3662]

i kind of agree with you. My biggest concern would be that fans would look more into the case afterwards and be upset if they felt like they got a goal taken away because the ref didn't spend more than just 20 seconds, you get me?

[@Edgerocks1]

This is what I’ve been saying all season. It should be a quick look from the VAR official to see if anything could be blatantly wrong, then if he thinks it may be wrong he tells the onfield ref that and he goes and makes the final decision

[@Howezy96]

William Resen yeah I completely understand I just think it’s rough on fans whilst at the games already, especially that there is no communication and a lot of questions with if the tech is even good enough to spot these fine margins.

[@Ben-ul8pr]

I think 20 seconds is a bit too short but some kind of time limit would be good. For me with Offside specifically, I think if the referee cannot tell it’s offside without the use of lines then it’s not clear and obvious and go with the decision of the referee/linesman

[@johncena230]

Howezy the main purpose of var is to get decision right, it shouldn’t have a time limit because it can lead to rushed decision and error will occur more often

[@JordanDevlin11]

2 days 2 imos, Double decent

[@hashimaj8751]

Spen doggy dog 2 days in a row this a blessing

[@oisinnoonan3349]

I’m Irish and I will never forget that Henry goal.

[@Cormac_-sq1zw]

Oisin Noonan same

[@nicocanton4082]

I'm french so i want to forget it lol

[@thomasdavis1107]

Oisin noonan me too

[@joetoner2486]

Oisin Noonan me too :///

[@MrNeilo911]

And then the head of fifa publicly laughed at us as a nation for asking to be put through anyway

[@finster231games9]

This is amazing two imos in two days Double amazing Spencer is doing it

[@MagicalWoodchip]

Being completely serious the prem should take a page out of the mls’s book on how to use var, been in use for two and half years and has been used pretty properly

[@ryansmith1044]

Spot on! VAR is one of the few things PRO Referees do right.

[@youtubenamebad4259]

Franklin Moniedafe pretty much each of the top 5 leagues use it in the same way.

[@Ashford97]

Agree on almost everything you’ve said here, apart from the offside factor. It is objective, however there’s been a question over if the cameras capture the exact millisecond the ball leaves a players foot. This seems like a small problem, but with such a minimal difference (as you mentioned for example 3mm) this is crucial.

[@conormclarnon8718]

Him getting back with Alex is having an impact already 2 vids in 2 days omg. Daily vids coming back 😍😍😍

[@Luke-ol7dd]

A good way to determine whether the decision should be overturned is how long it takes to make the call. If it takes longer then 20 seconds then the original decision should stand.

[@Luke-ol7dd]

The appeal system is a decent idea

[@jproud6]

Do an IMO on your thoughts on the West Ham owners, they’ve had a lot of scrutiny lately

[@jackchamberlain3059]

Love the imos being more frequent

[@OliverWhitby30]

Spencer you are My favourite football KZbinr Thank you ❤️❤️

[@OliverWhitby30]

Cheers Spen

[@trailblazer0203]

Oliver Whitby favourite youtuber in general lol

[@OliverWhitby30]

RhysYBoy08 he is my favourite in general actually

[@trailblazer0203]

Oliver Whitby nice

[@kobey4834]

Var in favor of ur team: i love VAR Var against ur team: i fckin hate VAR

[@SpencerFC]

Basically yes!

[@bevbev234onig6]

It’s never in favour of my team😂

[@mason4625]

beverley henden what’s your team?

[@elliotknight99]

beverley henden Except when it is...

[@alekseim715]

That's pretty much with any refereeing decision

[@treyfrazier1]

This has to be one or the most sound and sensible discussions about VAR and some good ideas about how to improve it for football/soccer in the future

[@reecessetpieces3192]

Spence, what do you make of var in the Chelsea Vs Man United match

[@danielherlihy2408]

I think the issue with using VAR to check offsides is that a video operates frame by frame, and players can go from onside to offside between frames. The ball might leave a player's boot between frames as well, so I just don't think the technology could ever nail an absolute line. Regardless, glad to hear someone talking about VAR in a level-headed way, another great video!

[@dariopertica7307]

The problem with your proposal Spen is that if the incident is on the other side of the pitch then the manager will have no clue whether to appeal or not. If they use monitors to show the manager then they will just increase the time taken in VAR

[@benhiggins1135]

Love imo, love 2 episodes in a row. One of these a week would be heaven!

[@ethanjohnston4685]

Loving the IMO's, I hope more are coming in the near future

[@ADAJ3KINGANGEL]

Spencer always has an Interesting Perspective.

[@jaydenshepherd1179]

Top man spencer always talk sense, and you’ve actually changed my view slightly with the points you made, keep up the good work dont go changin 😉

[@ryanbutzbach8134]

Lovin the uploads spence keep it up bro🤛

[@Spudgun_]

Hi spencer,I’m a massive fan of you since once a lion and a Man City fan and this is the perfect way to clear up VAR. I’ve watched all of you’re videos since once a lion-to this date and I went to the 3rd Wembley cup and have the hashtag kit with the EE sponsor, from you’re biggest fan shay

[@Bobbenissimo]

You are 100% on point here. Challenges would be amazing to the game and would be, as you say, another element to management

[@J.L.Media.]

Thanks for this Spen. It’s everything I’ve been saying for ages but from someone with more authority. Lol Putting a mic on the ref is something I’ve said for about 15 years. It would stop decent not just because there would be evidence and repercussions, but it would also help fans be more informed about what decisions have been made and why, AND it would keep the referees in check because they know they’ll have to justify those decisions. The way it has been up until now, the refs can do what they want for 90+ minutes and then disappear down the tunnel without needing to justify anything. This is the reason managers go on camera and get in trouble for questioning the ref’s integrity/competence. Mic them up - force them to make honest and reasoned decisions. It works in a circle because this will foster respect for the ref and prevent players wanting to clash with the refs in the first place.

[@willcrane2204]

Great Work Spence! Only voted on twitter yesterday and we got 2 :) cheers!

[@classplayer12]

You’re wrong about your offside point, The officials can’t get the tough ones right 100% of the time as they can’t get the EXACT moment the ball leaves the players foot. There have been decisions given offside when the ball would have left his foot milliseconds later but if they gave it those milliseconds later the player is onside. Your other points are spot on but not this.

[@kevinmattsson5718]

I mean the "easy" fix for this is to have a higher framerate on the camera that checks for this

[@oritemeit8815]

I think the best way to sort this to change the offside rule itself, if any part of your body is onside then it should be given, more goals would be allowed in football rather than them taking goals out the game

[@magikarpsplashy]

@@oritemeit8815 theyd still have to do all the same measurements to see if any part of the body is level though so literally no change in time or problens

[@oritemeit8815]

Ye but it would be way more clearer this time as it’ll be occuring way less often compared to the current offside rule, so it’d be giving more goals to the game... so ye it’d improve alot of things pal

[@youtubenamebad4259]

Orite Meit this is an awful idea. Look at DaleJohnsonESPN on Twitter. Shows atleast 1 example and that would be even worse for the game.

[@The.zigsta]

Theres so many different arguments you could have for this. Of course when celerbrating it takes the life out of the experience for fans and things. But its like u see maguire yesterday on rudiger when he doesnt get sent of for something exactly the same son got sent off for against chelsea. And dan burn being offside with his hand and similar things like that is what we need to get clear with var

[@johnkelly3570]

Brighton Fan #1 wasn’t on rudiger it was batshuayi, just an fyi

[@The.zigsta]

@@johnkelly3570 sorry i was thinking of the son one hehehe

[@zachbetz6758]

Yeah that’s a problem with VAR imo, it doesn’t make the correct call. I’m a Man U fan and i know Maguire should’ve gotten a red. It just checks if the ref could’ve seen it and if it was an obvious error

[@kylet4140]

It’s as if the people in control of VAR have changed the rules for VAR, how can a hand be offside when the rule is a part of the body you can score with

[@RegalGepard]

Agree with a lot of points you made there. Especially acknowledging that its never the VAR being wrong but the rules or the people looking into it. My problem with the appeal system is that rules are not clear enough for it. Handball rule for example is not a black and white decision most of the time. By implementing the appeal system we force the ref to make a decision and decide whether or not the appeal was right or wrong but we can’t do that because it might be a 50/50 decision. What do you do in that instance? Do you just say oh well that’s unlucky you lose your appeal or does it force the ref into making more decisions they normally wouldn’t make. VAR is very important and we just have to be patient with it and not only acknowledge the things it decides wrong/not perfect but also the instances where it overturnes a wrong decision which seems to be a lot more often.

[@robpearce4223]

Yet again spot on. Btw whoever introduced the idea for 2 hand ball rules needs binning

[@felixthijssen]

I agree 100% mate. Very well spoken

[@harrymaskell3933]

So many people needed to hear your opinion I agree so much

[@albinkarlsson5786]

I’m loving these imo’s! Keep it up spenny ❤️

[@EllisNordhoff]

You need to start a podcast talking about football, you always talk pure sense👍🏼

[@ReubenxOwen]

Make the offside rule like Umpires call in cricket: - If the linesman does NOT give the decision, if the scorer is within a specific distance away from the defender, the referee is given the benefit of the doubt. - if the linesman DOES give the goal, and it ends up being offside, if the attacker is within the same amount of distance as before, it is NOT overturned, if it is over the amount, the decision is overturned

[@lewisthompson6599]

Well time to sit down, relax and watch this one!

[@Rollface1]

Bang on Spencer, I’m a Chelsea fan and you saw what happened with Giroud on Monday, doesn’t matter if it’s a millimeter or five meters, offside is offside thats how rules work.

[@gearoidhughes1339]

You’ve hit the nail on the head there Spencer. If people have problems with those offside calls it’s the offside rule they have a problem with not VAR

[@Rob46]

Lots of great ideas here and agree with the majority of what you said. Only thing I disagree with is with the offside rule. I don't know if the technology is fully ready yet because the difference between frames may make a difference between onside and offside. How do we know the exact moment the pass has left the players foot to start the pass which results in the decision having to be made - are the cameras accurate enough?

[@J0ED1]

VAR shouldn't be used to referee the game, the on pitch ref should make all initial decisions. VAR should ONLY be used if either the manager or captain of a team appeal against the decision. I think 1x appeal for the captain and 1x for the manager would be enough to start with. Completely agree with the mic and big screen replays as well. People in the stadium need to know what's going on.

[@dan_roberts]

Great video Spencer! With VAR being new to the PL, there’s going to be teething issues at first but overtime I’m sure some rules will be changed to sort out debates that are had (Rice’s handball, etc). I think a challenge system would be great, one challenge for the manager and captain per half to challenge a decision for or against the referee’s decision

[@Brendanwalsh21]

More great content from Spen! Great to see him uploading frequently 😃

[@PaulMcD11]

Great IMO, I'm also Pro-VAR and think it's a great and fair way to look at contentious decisions. I also agree that it's a great tool and that instead of VAR changing it's the rules in which VAR in analysed needs to change. I don't think VAR and the delays take anything away from football, it's there to make sure the best team on the day wins and in some ways, VAR can enhance the experience. For example, a goal is scored for your team, you are celebrating massively, most of the time you don't even realise that VAR is looking for the decision until you have stopped celebrating. If VAR rules out your team's goal then obviously it has been disallowed for a valid reason (I still agree some rules in football, not VAR need to change), if your goal stands then it's an extra incentive to have a mini celebration (especially if it's an important goal). However, if you have seen a stadium erupt due to a goal scored against your team and then VAR has chalked it off (again for a valid reason) then that's as good as scoring a goal itself and an incentive to celebrate and to stick it back to rival fans. As before this, you would have to just accept the decision even though it's not fair. Think the appeal system is a little farfetched and would actually delay the proceeding more (i.e. you said possibly an analysis watching the game and calling it, I think this would cause much more of a delay). I understand the "spectacle" of it and your angle being that it is a managerial tactic, but it's a little too Hollywood and American for the PL. It works well in individual sports such as tennis because that is a very intimate sport in terms of space (half a court) and the decisions which need to be made (in or out), football is more contentious so waiting for an analyst/manager to call out a decision and then waiting for it to be analysed by VAR would take longer. Most importantly these appeal systems don't make it a fair game in a sport like football, in football, a goal can literally be the difference between promotion and relegation, points are so vital. Imagine using all of your calls and then losing a game and ending up getting relegated or losing a final because of it. I do believe that slowly, through trial and error that we will see VAR improving and with less controversial decisions as we have seen in other countries who adopted earlier than the PL. I love your enthusiasm for change in the game and different approaches and ideas, I bet you're the kind of man that loves the old silver goal rule 😂

[@t1mg]

I agree with you and support VAR but one thing I think Gary lineker brought up was that sometimes it is so close that it depends what frame they decide that the ball has left the foot for example zaha's offside against Southampton I'm a Southampton fan and if that was Danny Ings instead of zaha then I would be distraught

[@josephpollifrone314]

Absolutely nailed it Spencer

[@kadengodfrey9533]

I’ve always believed an appeal system is the best way. Just like cricket I would the captain and the manager as well as players who were involved in the incident on whether it’s worth the appeal or not. Would put more worth on the use of picking the correct manager and captain who have a clear understanding of the rules.

[@themidnightshadows4206]

2 uploads 2 days love it

[@pikes9123]

2 days 2 bangers I’m crying with happiness

[@lennyjones5569]

I totally agree with your idea of the appeal system!

[@wonkeydonkeydonkeychannel8566]

Love the IMO great quality professional football knowledge. I agree VAR has to speed up Your videos are Always worth watching. Dont go changin Spencer

[@pizzamanrob2183]

13:59 The VAR team sometimes goes with that rule and other times doesn't, always subjective.

[@jackoberto01]

It seems like even the refs don't know how to interpret the rules sometimes almost like they've changed the rules for VAR...

[@Medzie4928]

LiVARpool tottenvar hotspurs

[@piggynhippo4988]

Gonna be a class video as per usual

[@FranciscoPerez_1421]

I agree with everything you said! Only thing I want to add is that people get mad because of the inconsistencies of the referees. Which I could agree with as well; I'm not mad at the VAR but the inconsistencies from game to game.

[@matthausfc9267]

The trouble people have with the offsides is they try and be so precise using the lines, but then that level of precision is not applied when picking the correct frame for when the ball leaves the player's foot

[@thiagoteixeira6537]

Keep it up Spenny ! I'm loving it !

[@cal9062]

I think the same as you mostly but I think the handball rule should be changed because if a ball is belted at your hand from a foot away there’s not much you can do but with a few tweaks here and there I think it can work👍 keep up the good content mate been watching forever now glad to see you getting better

[@emmaj9769]

Back on the grind

[@danieldp4493]

Things you love to see: 2 daily uploads in a row

[@rhysjones37]

TOTALLY agree with u mate!

[@samandarfarkhodov3657]

Spencer back to consistent uploading now?🤔 hopefully

[@Jswiss35]

Rugby is my sport, the respect shown for referees and the ability to crack on regardless of the decision is awesome to see in sport. The TMO in rugby seems to executed extremely well. The referee can ask to see specific items, or the TMO can suggest that the referee take a look at a specific item. I think that right there is the key, specific items either asked for or suggested by the “VAR” and then the decision is made on the field by the referee/official, and the game cracks on.

[@Tom-vu1wr]

As a rugby fan as well, The football offside line seems impressive and is something we need in rugby

[@lukelomax326]

Cricket also has a appeal system if you don’t agree with a decision you can review it to see if it’s out or not out!😁

[@claretandbluearmy8014]

RandomGamer_ 27 he does mention Hawkeye

[@lukelomax326]

Fifa Playa Hawkeye he meant for Tennis, DRS Review is what it’s called in Cricket

[@DoctorBenjyFM]

Fair to say we disagree on many aspects of VAR and it's possible future, probably too much to leave in a comment, I might have to go old school and make a video response! Interesting to hear your thoughts though.

[@AllanScott28]

Great video! Very good points! For example...how it effects time plus teams in history who have suffered such as Ireland, is what I did not put into consideration.

[@james60813]

2 vids in 2 days? Go on Spencer you mad man

[@rashawncollins594]

with the offside rule i think it should not count if it is just a hand that is offside because you already can not score with your hand so what is the difference really?

[@henrycarey5657]

Seeing the replay definitely helps the fans not get as outraged. At least this does so in the states with the NBA. Of course people will still disagree with calls, but I think it will definitely make a difference.

[@Ryhno06]

Plz do more imo. I love this series like all of your other series

[@robchicken6820]

Yessss love the IMO series

[@louisegibb9039]

Mic The Reffs! Like Rugby. Least 15cm OR Further Is Offside!

[@oliverfrost2430]

I think you should combine Spencer’s suggestions. Keep VAR BUT it can only be used when the manager chooses to appeal. You get one appeal per game but keep them if you’re right. No extra apparatus to the bench team just as it is. Then ovs screens in stadiums are necessary.

[@jamescooper3739]

"Clear and obvious" is what the FA told us, being a millimetre is neither of them, also how can people stop the VAR recording on the perfect frame to make sure he isnt a millimetre either side The perfect example of where VAR should be used was Cardiff against Chelsea last year, when the chelsea lad was about 2/3 yards off and the goal stood. Wouldn't take as long to check these decisions, and this goal decision was both "clear and obvious"

[@volcanicxviper7775]

Adam 4401 yeah they should have a rule if it’s not really clear to the naked eye or like 0.4 mm offside and under is acceptable

[@ImSpeedyFTW]

No it really wasnt what they said. It is clear and obvious mistakes with matters of opinion but with offside/ball going over the line or out of play is a matter of fact not a matter of opinion hence why the changed the handball rule when they brought in VAR because they wanted it to be a matter of fact.. so clear and obvious doesnt apply to offsides...

[@baileyvlogs7267]

Clear and obvious only refers to penalty’s handballs and red cards I believe so offsides are not covered by this. Also a player can either be onside or off so if a decision is wrong the technically it is a clear and obvious mistake

[@jamescooper3739]

@@baileyvlogs7267 however, the advantage should always be in favour of the attacker, the minute they start getting lines out, the goal should stand. For a neutral, or an armchair fan watching the game then VAR is a good decision, but the reason football is different to other sports is the atmosphere that comes with it, and VAR is slowly killing that atmosphere. They cant keep taking 3/4 minutes over decisions, because it runs the atmosphere

[@jamescooper3739]

@@ImSpeedyFTW as I say, there is still discretion over the perfect frame where the ball left his foot, if it is only millimetres between on and offside, how can the officials be sure that they have stopped the video on the perfect frame, as one frame later/earlier the player may have been onside, and the advantage should always be with the striker

[@aidan4641]

Good points Spen. Hopefully these changes would be implemented into football. They should change the offside rule so that it’s just the leg to foot to be offside

[@gameclipshd1510]

Completely agree with you Spen! I reckon the appeal system would work really well!

[@tamoball6839]

Oh no, we’re playing in the prem next season. Me:Exuse me Mr Slaven Billic, bottle the league plz so we don’t have to face Vvvvvv Var

[@thesaundersproject]

As a football and rugby fan (more rugby) the speed rugby uses the TMO is very nice compared to the speed of VAR, you also could’ve mentioned the ref being able to communicate to the VAR team. Sometimes in rugby you get a dodgy tackle and the ref tells the TMO to check it during play that way play can be brought back without initially slowing the game down. I can see how this would cause issues in football however for things like offsides and penalty decisions can be worked sorted while play is going. The refs having microphones is a great idea because players may start treating the ref with respect rather then swearing at him.

[@jackdraper8228]

I like the idea of appealing but it would definitely have to come with the screens in the benches because otherwise you cannot tell and I don’t know if that would happen

[@liamward6649]

Really glad that you mentioned the respect rugby players have for the ref. It's a rule in rugby that only the team captains can speak to the ref, anyone else and they get a warning. 2 warnings and they get a yellow (off for 10 mins). If players shouted and performed at the ref the way the footballers do, they would all be sent off within about 15mins.

[@albiemcallister9591]

I agree about the delay. I was at Palace vs Arsenal when Aubameyang was sent off, all the ref had to do was walk 10 or so meters to go to the monitor, take 5 seconds to see that it was a red and we could have continued straight away, but instead, we waited about 3 minutes for the Stockley Park to check it out. Firstly, it took too long and secondly I did not know what was going on, it has to improve.

[@axelolofssondorsch914]

Love the imo, keep going!

[@joelbaker9503]

You mentioned it at the end. My issue with VAR and offsides is that I dont believe the technology is accurate to 1mm. I think there needs to be a small margin of error within the VAR offside line that allows for the call on the field to stand.

[@LeandroSantos-ih5ko]

In Portugal they change the rules on handball. If there is a handball of a offensive player it doesn't matter if its intentional or not the goal is always disallowed.

[@thesuomi8550]

Appealing for VAR is a terrible idea if you want to keep the flow of the game

[@lewisthompson6599]

I don’t think the appeal system would work if I’m being honest, if a manager were to run out of appeals and someone was clearly offside then there would be an uproar on social media and in the stadium, but I like the whole idea of where it is like tennis where you watch to see if the ball was out of not and it builds excitement within the stadium

[@andrephx90]

Agree completely! And always said appeals would be a great idea.

[@joewinder89]

Good vid mate 👍

[@peterbrown121]

what about when players are given offside by parts of the body that they are not allowed to score with? Players move their arms forward when they start their runs and there's been a couple of incidents (I think one with Kane and one with Mané) where arms have been deemed offside when they cannot score with them

[@nathanlillico8001]

Spen u should be on 2 million subs by now love your vids

[@mattops5800]

That is an amazing Jersey!

[@thomasjoe6321]

Anyone else like before watching just to see he’s back on his grind

[@jaydenlyons2657]

Spen been watching u for yrs hope your having a good day

[@kingkwad5263]

The problem isn't var it's the referees interpretation of what has happened

[@joec4387]

Having watched rugby league all my life I think it sets the standard for the minimum Video Referee system requirements - unlike union, it doesn't have that conversational aspect between the two officials, but they still communicate with each other to detail decisions and this can be heard by the TV audience. In the stadium the fans are able to watch the replays and see everything the Video Ref sees, and if they aren't able to work out what the issue is from that, the referee gives a hand signal that associates to the call

[@tibbe2296]

My biggest trouble with VAR offsides is the moment where they pause the play. Half a second makes such a difference as to whether or not a player is offside or not when the ball was played.

[@aryanvirdi458]

Spencer when you gonna bring back the Wembley Cup?

[@kingponz6228]

Aryan Virdi it’s done already

[@RB-NZ2]

Aryan Virdi that ship sailed a long time ago and it won’t be coming back

[@bencb3]

Aryan Virdi lmao move on

[@joewarren5089]

What about spandex cup?