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Struber Advocates VAR for Fairer Championship Officiating

12/9/2025

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Gerhard Struber, head coach of Bristol City, calls for the introduction of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in the Championship to improve officiating.
After a controversial late equaliser disallowed for offside in a 1-0 loss to Millwall, he argues for better decisions.
Although he is not a fan of VAR, he notes it has yielded better outcomes in the Premier League and Europe and justifies its use in the Championship.

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Gerhard Struber, head coach of Bristol City, calls for the introduction of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in the Championship to improve officiating.
After a controversial late equaliser disallowed for offside in a 1-0 loss to Millwall, he argues for better decisions.
Although he is not a fan of VAR, he notes it has yielded better outcomes in the Premier League and Europe and justifies its use in the Championship.