The system considered was Football Video Support (FVS), a variation of VAR that requires fewer resources and gives each coach two reviews per game. Clubs fear the impact of video technology on the game for supporters and the cost of introducing it. Professional Game Match Officials (PGMO) gave a presentation on FVS at the EFL's annual meeting last month, and the EFL canvassed feedback from clubs after the presentation.
FVS has been trialed for the past two years in leagues with fewer cameras and officials, such as the third division of men's football and top flight of women's football in Spain, Serie C in Italy, and recently the Canadian Premier League. Goal Line Technology will continue to be used in the Championship, and there will be a cost-based analysis before a vote in June to extend it into League One. Several Championship managers have recently called for VAR to be introduced.
The International FA Board (Ifab) is undertaking a two-year review of VAR, and the Football Association will push for a trial scheme. Arsene Wenger's daylight offside rule was used for the first time in Canada last weekend, with Pacific FC striker Alejandro Diaz scoring the first goal allowed under the new rule. The idea of introducing FVS is closed for the foreseeable future and unlikely to be resurrected in a year.