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Dundee United in stinging SFA blast as they pull OUT of ‘inconsistent’ KMI panel and call for VAR reform

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Dundee United have issued a bombshell statement as the club raises VAR concerns – and pulled out of sending representatives to the KMI (key match incident) panel.The Scottish Premiership club have informed the SFA of their decision which comes after numerous discussions throughout the campaign so far with the Refereeing Department, with issues raised over the panel's purpose, effectiveness and impact on the game.

They believe the feedback provided by the Scottish Football Association is 'inconsistent' with the outcomes of the panel which they say are based on views of 'panel members who, for the most part, lack significant expertise in the laws of the game'.Furthermore, Dundee United want to IMPROVE the overall game in the country and are calling on all parties to help make improvements.

They reckon inconsistent interpretations of the laws of the game arise from VAR - and have highlighted these concerns to the governing body.

They accept decisions will go against the club and that referees are like everybody else and will make mistakes or decisions that are not agreed with, but feel the technology brings a higher level of scrutiny in the public eye.Record Sport revealed at the weekend that St Mirren want a total revamp of VAR in the top flight and want it taken OUT of the hands of the SFA.

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