How the Premier League vote clubs are set to vote in Wolves’ upcoming proposal to scrap VAR for the 2024/25 season.
Since its introduction, few fans have directed more hostility towards VAR than Wolves. The Molineux side has constantly been rocked by terrible decisions from the video assistant which has caused mass outrage.
In the 2023/24 campaign, this is arguably at its worst. Wolves and Gary O’Neil have suffered from reckless decision-making thanks to Stockley Park from match-day one.
As a result, Wolves have arguably lost 10 points due to VAR this season, drastically affecting their final position in the table.
Now, on Wednesday night, it was revealed that Wolves have tabled a motion to remove VAR from the Premier League completely.
Wolves’ proposal to remove VAR looks unlikely to pass
The proposal to remove VAR starting from the 2024/25 campaign will be heard at a Premier League on June 6. Wolves put forward multiple points explaining the motion, mostly surrounding the impact the system is having on the fan experience.
However, in order for it to pass, the proposal will need a two-thirds majority vote, 14/20 Premier League sides.
At the time of writing, this looks unlikely. According to Sky Sports, the majority of Premier League clubs want VAR to stay. This includes Liverpool, with the feeling that VAR is more of a help than a hindrance.
These clubs do recognise the faults with VAR, but believe that the focus should be on improving its application and communication with supporters rather than scrapping it.
This echoes the Premier League’s thoughts, with the board fearing that its abolishment will lead to more incorrect decisions.
Read more: Wolves’ worst-ever VAR decisions in the Premier League.
Premier League clubs need to let fans decide VAR’s future
The future of VAR should not be decided by the clubs themselves but by the match-going fans.
The majority of issues raised by Wolves are how VAR affects the fans in the stadium, with the passion dying out for the game around the ground.
As VAR takes five minutes to decide whether a goal is on or offside, it ruins the experience for many supporters who fork out thousands of pounds a year to watch their club.
While the ‘96% accuracy’ of VAR might please club officials, it will hurt the atmosphere in stadiums in the long run.
As a result, the Premier League clubs should put the vote to fans to help dictate their view on the proposal.
By doing this, you are allowing the supporters to once again have a say on the game which has slowly been dying out in recent years.