Reading FC boss Paul Ince believes that VAR needs to be introduced into the Championship.
Since being introduced to the Premier League in 2019, video assistant referee technology has caused controversy and debate that continues to split opinion.
“Definitely (I would like VAR), why have we not got it?” said Ince.
“I know it’s expensive but why isn’t that money being filtered down to the Championship.
“We’ve got stadiums in the Championship that can do it, they’re top, top stadiums. I’ve asked this question. Managers can lose their job over it.
“If the linesman makes a bad decision and we lose the game it puts the pressure on the manager. The Championship is the most gruelling league in the world and people will make mistakes but in today’s day and age we should have VAR.
“For general things, goal line technology, red cards, offsides, that’s all we’re asking. For the ones that affect the results. That’s why we need VAR.
“Every year we like to think VAR should get better, but it will always be an issue for debate.”
Ince also discussed whether he believes that referees should be put up for interviews to explain decision after matches.
He said: “If I lose a game I come out and make myself accountable. Referees make mistakes and they don’t. We don’t get a response. If they make a mistake and say that, perfect, that’s all we want. We all make mistakes.
“I would like them to come out and be accountable because at least then we all know.”
