Robbie Neilson reckons the introduction of VAR will reduce touchline aggro and help save managers from costly dug out bans.
The Hearts boss can’t wait for the technology to be rolled out this weekend with the Jambos’ home clash against Celtic becoming the first live televised game to use the system north of the border. Neilson was banned for three games last season after admitting a misconduct charge following his furious reaction to a tackle at Ibrox. But he reckons there will be no arguments over key decisions with the video refs in play.
Asked if it should help cut rammies on the sidelines and save managers from bans, Neilson said: “I think it will. In the Celtic-Leipzig game recently, Leipzig had two goals knocked off for offside. There were no arguments. VAR makes the decision. We all know that's the decision. It’s on or offside. If you get a linesman 40 yards away making a split-second decision, and it’s the wrong one, that’s when people get agitated and there’s a bit of aggro between them.
