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Robbie Copeland

John Hartson in scathing VAR rant as Celtic legend wants tech SCRAPPED and replaced by 'common sense'

Frustrated John Hartson suggested Scottish football should become the first country to ditch VAR and go back to 'common sense' refereeing.

The technology has caused plenty of controversy since it debuted in the Premiership back in October and rarely a week goes by without some controversy to discuss. Every team in the league has had their grievances with it at some point, with VAR's role in complicating the handball rule a particular source of frustration.

The long delays and inconsistent decisions have left many feeling the Scottish game is better off without it but the technology is in place in most top leagues across Europe and it seems it's here to stay. But Celtic legend Hartson believes we'd be as well getting rid and asked if it's "causing more problems than it's worth."

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