Officers obtained two main choices improper within the opening 4 weeks of the brand new season, Scottish FA head of referees Willie Collum has conceded.
And he’s additionally essential of referee Matthew MacDermid’s physique language within the lead as much as what he believes was a accurately awarded League Cup purpose scored by Rangers’ Cyriel Dessers towards St Johnstone.
Collum highlights eight controversial incidents in The VAR Overview, a brand new month-to-month present on the Scottish FA’s YouTube channel.
He concludes Celtic ought to have been awarded a penalty of their 4-0 win over Kilmarnock, whereas Dundee United should have had a spot kick for hand ball of their 2-2 draw with Dundee – each on the opening weekend.
However Collum, who assumed the position throughout the summer time, mentioned he was “content material with the beginning we have made”.
He added: “We realised in a short time we had to enhance on-field choice making and choice making within the VOR .
“We really feel our referees, our assistants, our match officers and VARs have made a step in the precise route. Clearly we nonetheless see room for enchancment.”