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Steven Mair

VAR in the Scottish Premiership is ON as SFA reveal 'broad support' and SPFL vote now looms

The SFA insist an initial presentation on how VAR could be implemented in the Scottish Premiership was received well by clubs in an initial meeting.

Former Champions League and World Cup Final referee Howard Webb showed all 12 top flight sides how the system could work north of the border.

The video refereeing system has been in place in the English Premier League since the 2019-20 campaign and in recent years Rangers, Hearts and Aberdeen have all come out in favour.

Calls to introduce it in Scotland have been previously rebuffed with costs the main sticking point, however Hampden is now prepared to finance the technology and training required.

The SFA revealed their intentions to begin a dialogue with clubs last week and after the initial meeting on Friday, they insist top flight outfits were receptive.

Scottish Premiership clubs are said to be 'broadly supportive' of VAR (Getty Images)

They also insist an SFPL vote is looming to decide if VAR should be implemented.

A statement read: "The Scottish FA and Scottish Professional Football League today co-hosted a 'productive and positive' meeting with cinch Premiership clubs on the proposed introduction of VAR for all men’s top-tier league matches, and selected cup competition matches.

"Howard Webb, the 2010 FIFA World Cup final referee who implemented VAR in the United States and is now general manager of the Professional Referee Organisation in Major League Soccer, presented on the evolution of the technology since its inception and introduction into the Laws of the Game in 2018.

"The cinch Premiership representatives were broadly supportive of the principle of VAR being introduced and conversations will continue with a view to an SPFL vote on its formal introduction.

"The Scottish FA reiterated its offer of underwriting the training costs for match officials, with match costs being borne equally by cinch Premiership clubs."

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