Quote Originally Posted by flourbasher View Post
I think it would be better to have 8/9 officials all reporting to the ref placed in strategic positions similar to where sky put their cameras for a live match.
Even if VAR was used for just that and not debatable goals.
Having a good look for shirt pulling, fouls, arms all over the place at corners etc.
Loads of shirt pulling on smudge by their captain and RB.
If the players knew someone was watching their particular zone they might think twice if the ball isn't near them but they might concede a free kick in s dangerous place.
I'm not advocating stop start matches just a deterant to stamp out all the cheating
Might be s better way to introduce a new idea
American football, throwing flags on the pitch or 8 or 9 assistant referees 2 with flags the rest with flagless electronic handles. After all we already have 5 officials in the European games now.