Alan Shearer and Gary Neville 'given lessons on laws of football' with Premier League chiefs frustrated
Alan Shearer and Gary Neville have been given lessons on the laws of football amid frustration from Premier League chiefs
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Alan Shearer and Gary Neville are among pundits to have recently been given lessons on 'the laws of football', according to reports.
Shearer works for the BBC, while Neville is currently employed by Sky Sports.
Premier League chiefs have grown frustrated at commentary gaffes, according to The Sun, with action now taken on the matter.
It's claimed a number of pundits were invited on a conference call with PGMOL chief Howard Webb and the Premier League's director of operations, Tony Scholes, in July.
Alan Shearer and Gary Neville have been given lessons on the laws of football amid frustration from Premier League chiefs
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This is because the Prem want broadcasters to be 'fully informed over how VAR will operate this season'.
They were frustrated by errors made by commentators and pundits when discussing the system last season.
Over 70 pundits were invited on the conference call, with Neville and Shearer among those to attend.
Webb provided reminders on the laws of the game, as well as interpretations by referees. He also discussed the changes to VAR, with Scholes 'giving an update on various off-field issues including the football calendar'.
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Premier League chiefs want to use VAR less this season and back their referees more.
Webb is reportedly committed to 'greater transparency' and has vowed to give fans more big-screen replays in stadiums to further justify any decisions made.
They will also offer 'near-live' explanations of VAR calls on social media to further ease the pressure on matchday officials.
There are other changes afoot in the Premier League this season, too.
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More substitutes will be allowed to warm up on the touchline, while there will also be more accurate calculations for added time in matches.
After the upcoming international break, semi-automate offsides will be implemented.
It will be powered by artificial intelligence and promises to 'minimise breaks' and 'deliver accuracy'.
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Alan Shearer and Gary Neville were briefed on VAR prior to the start of the new Premier League season
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VAR has been a big talking point since being introduced during the 2019/2020 season.
But 19 of the 20 clubs chose to keep with the system, with Wolves the only side to vote against it.
Before being unsuccessful in their bid to get VAR scrapped, they released a statement explaining their decision.
Howard Webb wants VAR to be a success in the Premier League despite the system often enraging fans
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"The introduction of VAR in 2019/20 was a decision made in good faith and with the best interests of football and the Premier League at its heart," they said.
"However, it has led to numerous unintended negative consequences that are damaging the relationship between fans and football, and undermining the value of the Premier League brand.
"The decision to table the resolution has come after careful consideration and with the utmost respect for the Premier League, PGMOL and our fellow competitors."