For me there is nothing wrong with the ref going to have a look if the VAR and the ref have different opinions, I agree it’s important that doesn’t automatically mean use the VAR decision. If it’s close or contentious then the original decision should stand, similar to cricket.
For me the crux of the problem is that the VAR is a current ref. That’s open to all sorts of peer pressure. I don’t understand why it isn’t a pathway for experienced refs when they are no longer fit enough to actually be in the middle anymore.
I also agree that play acting (cheating) needs to...