00:00A large majority of fans of Premier League clubs are opposed to the use of VAR, also known as Video
00:09Assistant Referees, according to a survey conducted by the Football Supporters Association.
00:15The survey gathered responses from just under 8,000 supporters across all 20 top flight teams. Findings indicated that 90
00:25% of respondents did not believe VAR had improved the matchday experience, while 91% felt it had reduced the
00:33spontaneity of goal celebrations. Additionally, 94% said the technology had not made watching football on television more enjoyable either.
00:42Thomas Concanon of the Football Supporters Association was reported as saying the results showed most fans wanted VAR removed. He
00:54indicated that supporters had experienced its negative impact over time and were frustrated by delays, perceived inaccuracies and the loss
01:03of emotional moments. He added that these issues were seen as detracting from the essence of football.
01:10The Premier League responded by stating it recognised the need to reduce VAR's impact on supporters. It said its own
01:19research suggested fans broadly supported keeping the system but wanted improvements in how it operates.
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