DARRELL CURRIE has questioned the SPFL’s integrity after the clubs passed the vote for the introduction of VAR on Wednesday morning. The fact that VAR is being brought into Scotland doesn’t concern the BT Sport host; it’s the timing.

Let’s remember VAR is only as good as those who operate it.
Also, why not start it at the beginning of a season for integrity of the competition? If it’s not ready until December next season then wait for the following campaign to start before it comes into play?

— Darrell Currie (@darrellcurrietv) April 19, 2022

VAR will be brought in after the World Cup. In a typical year, that would be suitable. However, this year’s World Cup in Qatar will be held between November and December,  meaning the equipment will be brought into operation in the middle of the season.

Half of the season will be filled with referee errors and marginally offside goals, with the other half expected to run near perfect.

VAR won’t be ready in time for when the league starts in July, so the SPFL should hold off until the following season, but they are adamant about bringing the technology into play as soon as possible, even if it’s halfway through the season.

The VAR will be run by the referees currently in Scotland. They have already shown a lack of knowledge of the laws of the games this season; giving them VAR won’t fix this.