VAR has been glaringly defective in the easiest decisions, (instance of occasion where three matches,played on the same day, all were all shown to include decisions which affected the final results, and which had a bearing on the outcome of the finishing positions,
Has the standard of refereeing declined or been improved knowing that VAR assistance is at hand? Or are referees opting out of the decision making, which should be in their domain , and passing it on to VAR? Are they also reluctant to enforce properly the laws and penalties prescribed under the laws of he game.
My personal pet hate within this last mention, is the now standard requirement of all Managers they their players be coached the art (
) of simulation. Woe betide the player who misses the opportunity to simulate a foul, whether to obtain a penalty, of have an opponent sent off. My second pet hate, in this area, is that of players simulating they have received a kick in the head when, all too frequently, there has been no contact anywhere near their head! 
.I have mentioned only a small number of the mirage of changes, I feel are having a major impact on the game.
I pose the question of members whether they feel such changes have improved, or adversely affected , the game as we once knew it?
In the past, Messrs Zidine & Statto have been known to express, (clearly
), stated views on these matters. I hope they will both take this opportunity to express them in greater depth. 
