Heads Up VAR display for referees

Mickey on November 9, 2025 at 4:23 pm

Idea: Heads Up VAR display for referees

Link: https://www.jalopnik.com/heres-why-heads-u...

HUD displays are an innovative concept, but they are unlikely to be used by referees, at least in the near future.

Here's Why Heads-Up Displays Are Bad - Jalopnik

Heads-up displays, once reserved for fighter jets and vehicles in sci-fi movies, are quickly proliferating in common cars. I’ve now tested BMWs, Cadillacs, Mercedes-Benzes, Mazdas and more with information projected onto their windshields—and I have yet to experience a HUD I like.

Dan the Dan on November 9, 2025 at 3:12 pm

Idea: Heads Up VAR display for referees

Link: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/5029552...

The entire VAR system requires a complete overhaul! Some referees are even hesitant to use pitchside monitors.

VAR: Referees are in sheer panic at video decisions, says Chris Sutton

Link: https://www.bbc.com/sport/footba

Premier League referees are in "sheer panic" at how the video assistant referee system is being used, says Chris Sutton.

robbiesanders on November 9, 2025 at 1:54 pm

Idea: Heads Up VAR display for referees

Link: https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/394...

This could speed up VAR checks, which are currently taking too much time.

PL chief: Too many VAR checks, taking too long

Link: https://www.espn.com/soccer/stor

The Premier League has seen a fall in VAR errors this season, but chief football officer Tony Scholes says there must be a marked reduction in delays.

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