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VAR Finally Gone Too Far & Spurs Relegation Battle
Have referees officially taken it too far? Is it finally time to knock VAR on the head?
Former Premier League referee Chris Foy joins Jeff Stelling and Ally McCoist to offer expert insight into the key decisions, the pressure on officials, and whether VAR is still fit for purpose after another weekend of chaos!
Meanwhile there's no VAR in the Championship and one club that could be dragged down there next season crazily enough is last year's Europa League winners, Tottenham. Jeff and Ally break down the points that could define their run-in as well as discuss whether they need to sack Thomas Frank in order to stay up!
Essential listening after yet another controversial weekends for referees.
Produced by: Daniel Kane & Simeon Wright
Edited by: Daniel Kane
Photo Credit: Getty Images
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