Wolverhampton Wanderers’ attempt to get VAR scrapped in the Premier League has hit a roadblock, with clubs voting overwhelmingly to keep the controversial video assistant. Despite the Wolves’ motion for VAR removal from the 2024/25 season onwards, the clubs voted 19-1 in favor of retaining the technology. The club failed to garner the necessary support
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The attempt made by Wolverhampton Wanderers to eliminate VAR from the Premier League comes as no surprise given the controversy surrounding the use of this technology. However, despite their motion for consideration at the AGM, it is highly unlikely that the proposal will gain enough support from the 20 clubs in the league. The sources