Clement calls absence of VAR in Championship 'crazy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 3:25 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Norwich City head coach Philippe Clement expressed his frustration over the lack of VAR in the Championship during a press conference on August 21. His comments follow a controversial match where Norwich lost to West Bromwich Albion, with a handball goal raising questions about officiating standards. Clement noted that 81 leagues globally use the technology, emphasizing the risk of losing points due to incorrect decisions. The Football Association recently banned West Brom's Aune Heggebo for two matches for deceiving match officials in the same incident. Despite discussions, Championship clubs rejected the introduction of VAR for the upcoming season.
- •Clement criticized the absence of VAR in the Championship.
- •Norwich lost to West Bromwich Albion in a controversial match.
- •Heggebo received a two-match ban for a handball goal.
- •Championship clubs previously rejected VAR for the 2026-27 season.
- •81 leagues worldwide currently use VAR technology.
- 3:25 PMYahoo Sports — Absence of VAR in Championship is 'crazy' - Clement
"Norwich City head coach Philippe Clement says it is "crazy" that there is no VAR in the Championship.
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