Andrews Says VAR Stops Referees Making Decisions After Brentford Win
Brentford head coach Keith Andrews said video assistant referee technology is preventing officials from exercising judgment, following his side's Carabao Cup win over Reading.
Brentford head coach Keith Andrews has said the video assistant referee (VAR) system is preventing match officials from making decisions on the pitch, according to BBC Sport.
Andrews' comments came after Brentford defeated Reading to advance to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.
"Let them ref the games and be humans," Andrews said, according to BBC Sport, suggesting that VAR is undermining referees' ability to use their own judgment during matches.
The remarks add to an ongoing debate among managers and coaches in English football over the role and impact of VAR on refereeing decisions.
BBC Sport reported the comments following Brentford's cup victory, though further details of the match and Andrews' full remarks were not immediately available.
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- 'Let them ref the games and be humans' - Andrews — BBC Sport
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