Share your views on VAR in Scottish Football
As the first top-flight football club in the UK to be owned by its supporters, Motherwell Football Club, through the Well Society, has a duty to ensure that the views of our fans are properly represented on important matters within the game.
Growing concerns around VAR
Over recent months, concerns have been growing among fans, players and staff across the country regarding the impact VAR is having on the rhythm of matches, the atmosphere in stadiums and trust in refereeing decisions.
In addition to these concerns, it is important to note that VAR currently costs each club a six-figure sum every season. A significant outlay that further underlines the need for a proper debate about its future.
Listening to our members and shaping the future
In light of this, the Well Society has committed to starting a process of listening and engaging with our members and the wider Motherwell support. Our aim is to gain a clearer understanding of supporters’ views on VAR and to consider whether the Society should take a position in favour of change or call for its removal from Scottish football altogether.
This marks the beginning of a wider effort to build connections with other supporter groups and to explore the potential for positive, fan-led action.
Well Society chair Philip Speedie said: “We are now more than two-and-a-half years into the VAR experiment in Scottish football and feel it is crucial to consult supporters on how the use of the technology has affected their enjoyment of football and match day experience.
“Managers have regularly aired their feelings on VAR and we now also hear from the referees department each month on how it is being implemented. Supporters deserve the chance to have their views taken into account too.
“Motherwell fans have committed well over £2million so far to own their club and this survey will give our members the opportunity to influence how our game is run.”
Members should have received an email with a link to the online survey – you can share your view by completing the survey before noon on Monday June 2.