Steve Clarke Quotes

I think retrospective viewing of diving is nearly more important than some of the technology they are on about bringing in. If you do that and players get banned, it wouldn't take long before you'd cut it out.

The VAR was introduced to reduce controversies, and instead, they have increased - possibly because we Italians like to stoke them.

Instant replay ought to be thrown out. Period. It's a game of imperfections. Why is that so bad for the game? Really, I think they are trying to make the game perfect. I'll tell you what: It will never, ever be perfect.

If we want football to be a sport that is no longer a sport, then use VAR on every incident. However, if we get to March, where every point becomes decisive, then games can last three or four hours.

But referees have to remember there is a reason managers are being nice to them - we're hoping that it just might make the difference when there is a borderline decision.

We've all had meetings with the referees. We're all clear with how VAR works, and ultimately, you want the rules to be fair.

Obviously you have to trust the VAR to make the right decision.

Goal-line technology is a good thing. The ref gets the signal and can decide based on that.

The abolition of the double sanction for a foul in the box is a welcome change. There are times that you cannot help but stop your opponent in the box, with your momentum forcing you to make a challenge. Fouls can't be avoided in that situation but your intention was fair.

One rule that will work if it is used everywhere, is that when you have a free-kick, the referee puts the mark on the floor to make sure the defenders keep their distance.

I think making the referee aware of a situation, there is nothing wrong with that.

Coaches do so much research about a referee because they believe refereeing is such a crucial part of the game that the result may hinge on what we say or do. They probably know more about me than I know myself!

I play the game as honestly as I can. If the referee gives a penalty there is nothing you can do.

I just think more precaution should be taken when I'm inside the pocket. Look at all the replays - I'm on the ground every time. It's unfortunate for myself, it's unfortunate for my team and I'd be lying if I sat here and said I wasn't frustrated right now.

Error is part of the game. I never, ever second-guessed myself on a call and don't believe good umpires ever should.

With goal-line technology, there are plenty of results that could be changed.

With VAR, the refereeing errors will be reduced, and therefore, we'll all be on equal terms. It will take a lot of the responsibility from the referees on vital decisions, like penalties and goals, and they will make far fewer mistakes.

If you want to win the Champions League, you have to have talent, good players, luck in the draw, and, in certain moments, the right referee.

In this day and age, in modern goalkeeping, if you come out and you catch the ball and you get smacked, you're going to get the foul.

I don't like to criticise referees because I believe it is a very complicated job, and what they do is very beneficial for football.

We need to learn that in the Champions League, the referees are vigilant and quick to whistle.

I have always said that I am a friend of VAR.

I always think we have to be cautious with our attitude to refereeing the professionals and the people in the football family.

I'm glad to see goal-line technology working; we should have had it for years. I do believe we will soon see managers being allowed one, or two, challenges.

If I sit here and say I don't agree with VAR, I'd be lying.