The spotlight fell on a contentious decision on Saturday afternoon in Dingwall where Celtic’s goal was disallowed for offside—a decision that now appears to be marred by potential human error in the VAR room.
The controversy centres around the frame used by the official, Andrew Dallas, to determine if Daizen Maeda is offside. In such decisions, precision is paramount, as the difference between a legal goal and an offside can be a matter of centimeters and milliseconds. The frame in question was purportedly selected after the ball was played, which goes against the standard protocol that necessitates the exact moment the ball is struck. This slight discrepancy has the potential to change the outcome of the call, casting a shadow over the reliability of the VAR system.
The margin of offside was so tight that any error—no matter how small—could tip the scales unjustly. It raises a fundamental question: If the technology and its operators fail to apply the tools with meticulous accuracy, can the decisions made be trusted? In the age of VAR, where the promise is to eliminate human error, this incident has shown that technology is only as infallible as the people wielding it.
The implications of such an oversight extend beyond the single game; they touch the very integrity of the sport. Fans, players, and officials alike are left to wonder about the legitimacy of the outcome. While the goal might still have been offside, the fact that the VAR room did not use the correct frame to make this critical call is, to put it bluntly, wild.
As the dust settles, the incident calls for a thorough review not just of the decision, but of the VAR protocols and the training of its operators. Ensuring that the right tools are used correctly is the only way to maintain the credibility.
One Shandy Andie should be dropped from officiating any game and wages docked (in reality won’t ever happen) as he’s a hun cun7.
A ten bob bit will strike the cun7 on his temple, in the next Spfl game he’s at, if this continues.
And what about the shirt pulling on a couple of occasions? Oh wait it’s not goldson!!!
Dallas is a name that appears when something goes wrong in a game involving Celtic.
Today was another error of incompetence from Andrew Dallas son of Dallas the bigot who is well known for his hatred of Celtic.
Andrew Dallas must be sacked for his actions in a wee room somewhere in Lanarkshire.
Celtic must demand his sacking. The game is not safe in his hands whilst he carries Daddy’s dirty work. The little OB can’t stand to watch Celtic win. Now he can’t actually referee, due to his hip, etc, he still pulls the strings for Daddy, whilst he skulks around CHEATING ON CELTIC. SACK THE LITTLE CHEAT NOW!!! Wee bastard.
Why is anyone shocked at this decision today and other decisions other days ? It’s common knowledge that in wee Scawlin we are allowed the 50 bob version of VAR,so that means we get the cheapskate technology , lightyears behind everyone in Europe . In other words the second class citizen stuff !
Honestly was Dallas wrong when he asked the ref to take a look at the tackle on Yang yup he hot the offside call wrong an in case anyone wonders where my loyalty lies I eat fish on Friday but some of the comments on here are embarrassing i wonder if it’s just the tribute act scum masquerading as a Tim
At the least they are incompetent at the worst biased.
The offside decision was scandalous, too hard to see if he was offside or not, surely a small margin like a ball having left the players foot before the frame was taken and the dodgy angle they showed would have put doubt on the decision. As I understand the offside rule, if your level your on, and any doubt should favour the attacker.
Make offside to be the whole body
Lie dector test before offered such an important job like are you a member are you a Mason if so can’t have to oaths true biased against a religion makes impossible to be truthful