I think we should insist on the rugby approach of broadcasting the whole ref/VAR exchange. Can you imagine Saturday?
Ref - Wee Alastair’s fallen. But hey, Celtic still have the ball and not clear it’s a foul. I’ll let this run.
VAR - aye, whatever you like. We can always fix it for you.
Ref - oh no, Cammy’s leathered yon sheep. What happens if I give a penalty? Can yous chalk it off.
VAR - not really, no. Maybe just blow for the foul.
Ref - peeep! Foul on the Celtic player. Free kick to us, erm, I mean Celtic.
VAR - I think everyone thinks you’ve just given a penalty…
Ref - ****e. Can you pretend to do a VAR check and confirm the sheep can’t be allowed a penalty?
VAR - it’s not in the IFAB protocols, but SFA overriding directive 1 means it’s a yes.
PAUSE that Harold Pinter would be proud of.
VAR - no penalty. SFA overriding directive 1 clearly states that the big Glasgow team must progress for the sake of Scottish football.
Ref - cheers, mate. Onwards and upwards. See you for a pint later.



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