Pilots and air traffic controllers have been helping England’s top referees.
It is part of Howard Webb’s drive, as head of refereeing, to improve standards around the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system.
Two pilots spoke at a Professional Game Match Officials Ltd (PGMOL) training camp last month.
They offered their insight into the best method of communication in a stressful situation where multiple voices are having an input.
A previous visit last year from air traffic control staff, prior to Webb taking on his role at PGMOL in December 2022, was arranged for the same reason.
VAR has come in for some severe criticism from coaches and players lately. So any momentum for change can only be a good thing.
