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Mark Clattenburg: “VAR made referees lazy and killed football’s emotion”

Mark Clattenburg: “VAR made referees lazy and killed football’s emotion”

Update: 2025-10-28
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This week, Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman go head-to-head over football’s newest idea - manager VAR cards, where coaches can challenge decisions from the touchline.


Clattenburg believes it could bring back fairness and take ownership away from referees, while Ian calls it “a f***ing mess” that will only slow the game down. 


Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out


Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman


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Mark Clattenburg: “VAR made referees lazy and killed football’s emotion”

Mark Clattenburg: “VAR made referees lazy and killed football’s emotion”