RANGERS HAVE SUFFERED MORE VAR BLUNDERS THAN ANY OTHER CLUB – HOW YOUR TEAM RANKS IN 26 MISTAKES TABLE
Rangers have suffered more VAR blunders than any of their top flight rivals - but it is ST MIRREN who have been left worse off.
The SFA released latest list of errors according to an independent review panel on Thursday with 10 new incidents noted. That follows on from 13 gaffes revealed in February and three at back in November with the total now standing at 26 incorrect calls. The technology has split decisions across all 12 Scottish Premiership clubs while pundits and fans alike have all made their feelings clear on the system with VAR dominating the headlines, radio shows and heated debate between pundits.
But how do the big calls tally up in terms of going for and against all the clubs in Scotland's top division? With four more rounds of fixtures and the Scottish Cup Final still to be contested we could be in line for a number of further high profile talking points in what could decide league titles, relegation play-off positions, European football and the destiny of the famous old trophy at the end of May. Here, Record Sport take a look at the key decisions team by team and outline how it has played out for each of the 12 sides.
| Club | For | Against | Difference |
| St Mirren | 0 | 4 | -4 |
| Rangers | 2 | 5 | -3 |
| Hibs | 0 | 2 | -2 |
| Dundee | 3 | 4 | -1 |
| Livingston | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Hearts | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| St Johnstone | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Celtic | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Motherwell | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Aberdeen | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Ross County | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Kilmarnock | 5 | 0 | 5 |
It is set to be all change for officials next season with the SFA's referee chief Crawford Allan quitting his role. He has come under fire this campaign with the huge criticism surrounding the use of VAR a particular source of frustration and anger for bosses. Allan was appointed as the head of referee operations four years ago after succeeding John Fleming with a new man set to take on the gig.
Speaking back in March to explain his decision to step down, he said: “It has been an honour to lead Referee Operations in Scotland especially during such an historic period of change. Taking the role, after almost 30 years as a match official including 15 years in the top-flight, coincided not only with two years affected by the COVID pandemic, but also the inception and then introduction of VAR in Scottish football.
"While there are refinements and improvements to be made to VAR, as there are in leagues across the world, it has taken a monumental effort from my team at the Scottish FA and the match officials to have it embedded in the Premiership and cup matches at Hampden Park.
“VAR is only one aspect of the role, albeit one that can overshadow the positive strides we have taken forward. I am grateful to my team for their support. I would also like to thank the wider team in Referee Operations for their professionalism, often seven days a week, and the Referee Committee for their support and counsel. Above all, I would like to thank the match officials at all levels for their unwavering commitment to our national game.”
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