VAR and its use in the Premier League has been one of the most talked-about subjects this season, and Tottenham’s clash against Sheffield United only added more fuel to the fire.
64 – Disallowed! After a lengthy check, VAR picks up a marginal offside in the build-up and the goal is chalked off.
#THFC 1-0 #SUFC https://t.co/GnAaJcynpP
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) November 9, 2019
With the score at 1-0 to Tottenham in the second half, David McGoldrick had seemingly put the game back on level terms, yet VAR ruled the goal off as John Lundstram’s toe was marginally offside after four minutes of debate between the referee and officials at Stockley Park (per BBC Sport).
Despite having a goal against them wiped off, Spurs fans on social media were annoyed McGoldrick’s strike didn’t stand as it seemed like the Sheffield United player was unfairly done over as the offside call was extremely marginal, with Tottenham supporters frustrated with how much VAR is affecting the game and how annoying the new technology has been since its introduction.
Here’s what some Spurs fans had to say about Sheffield United’s ruled off goal, with a few supporters feeling bad for the newly-promoted side as VAR had seemingly done Wilder’s side over…
I’m a Spurs fan now for nearly 40 years and whilst obviously pleased that one went our way, VAR is completely ruining football and they’ve been robbed there. #var #TOTSHU
— Andrew Maddren (@RodChopper) November 9, 2019
No way should that have been disallowed. Just like Son’s goal against Leicester. VAR should be fair for both. What an absolute joke. #THFC #COYS
— Ben Bartos (@BenBartos) November 9, 2019
As a Spurs fan…I hate that call. Let them play…
— Jaime Brandon Morin (@starboyATX) November 9, 2019
Sorry thats a goal, ruining the game again.
COYS— Otto (@OttoGJ03) November 9, 2019
That should never be disallowed but then again son goal should never be disallowed vs Leicester
— George (@georgespursvlog) November 9, 2019
Embarrassing
—(@Alderweireldx) November 9, 2019
Tottenham fans, do you think VAR has been used correctly this season? Let us know!
