Championship clubs reject bringing in VAR alternative next season as EFL sides take stance against technology

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Championship clubs have firmly rejected the opportunity to bring Football Video Support (FVS), a variation of Video Assistant Referee (VAR), into English football's second tier from next season.The streamlined VAR alternative, which would have allowed managers two video reviews per match, was presented by professional game match officials at the EFL's annual gathering last month.Following consultation with clubs, opposition to any form of video review technology proved overwhelming.Worries about how the system would affect the matchday experience for fans, combined with financial considerations, drove the rejection.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The decision effectively shelves the proposal indefinitely, with sources suggesting clubs are unlikely to revisit the matter within the next year.Goal-line technology remains the sole video-based officiating tool in the Championship, while a separate vote in June will determine whether it extends to League One following a cost analysis.FVS...

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