I feel a song coming on, "Video Killed the Football Star".
The International Football Association Board (IFAB), which rules on the game's laws, meets on Saturday to decide whether to approve the technology permanently following its trial period.
If it does, then FIFA is committed to using the system at the World Cup but UEFA has said it won't be deployed in next season's Champions League.
I believe VAR is here to stay because TV loves it and they pay for football.
It will be refined over time with live video and audio on VAR decision making available to spectators in the ground and much more importantly to the TV watching millions.
Like T20 cricket expect dancing girls and firework displays when a goal is finally awarded although before or after the advert is the big question. A cartoon of a player having a hissy-fit if disallowed?
Anyway I learnt something last night as I did not know it was a bookable offence to 'stutter' in the run up to taking a penalty.
What next, why not outlaw body swerves and feints, step overs or indeed any form of creative play such as 'dribbling' with the ball that deliberately dupes/fools the opposition.
I dislike those who run our game more with each passing day. This micro analysis of decisions will spread to other parts of play and ruin it.
I am falling out of love with football even more and it's a damm shame after all this time.
Video Killed the Football Star.