Other cameras were in operation- Motherwell CEO adds to controversial Jota VAR call

Alan Burrows has revealed that Fir Park has upgraded Hawkeye cameras on both 18 yard lines to assist with VAR decisions.

Last night, shortly after Jota had had a ‘goal’ disallowed for offside viewers to Motherwell TV were shown a long distance image which had been used to prove that the former Benfica winger was offside when Kyogo Furuhashi released his pass.

Rather than clear things up the image simply confused the issue with cameras closer to the decision apparently overlooked. Later in the game the same camera, to the left of the tunnel and dug-out areas was used to prove that Ross Tierney was onside when he pulled a goal back for Motherwell.

Not many CEO’s engage with supporters on Twitter but late this afternoon Motherwell chief Burrows added more confusion to last night’s decision.

Jim Cunningham tweeted:

Hi @Alan_Burrows what role does Motherwell play in the positioning of VAR cameras at Fir Park. Were facilities provided for cameras to be positioned directly to cover both halves of the pitch last night

Burrows replied with:

We facilitate the Scottish FA in placing them where they feel is most appropriate. There were a few site visits by SFA and Hawkeye and 18-yard positions were selected in both halves. We even got one upgraded (at our expense). Both were in operation last night.

Cunningham replied

Hi Alan thanks for your response which is much appreciated. I know your club like mine has had concerns about VAR inconsistencies. Good luck for the rest of the season.

David Dickinson was last night’s VAR official, following on from refereeing the Celtic v Dundee United match at the weekend.

After four rounds of VAR assisted fixtures there has been no comment or explanation from the SFA on any decisions taken.