The proposed format would focus on the moments that shape matches: penalty reviews, disallowed goals, red-card calls and tight offside decisions. Those incidents are often judged in seconds inside the stadium, while supporters see a sequence of replays without always understanding the intervention threshold.
The report says Willie Collum, identified as the Scottish FA’s head of refereeing, would join host Gordon Duncan to examine the decisions. His involvement would give the programme a direct connection to the refereeing structure, although the show’s credibility would depend on clear explanations rather than simple defence of officials.
A review programme cannot remove disagreement. It can, however, separate a wrong decision from a decision that is unpopular but consistent with the laws.
Scottish football’s VAR debate has regularly centred on delays, communication and the distinction between a clear error and a marginal call. A regular review could bring greater consistency to that discussion by showing why one incident triggers an intervention while another remains with the on-field referee.
Coverage across three competitions would also offer useful context. League matches, domestic cup ties and high-pressure knockout fixtures can produce different levels of scrutiny, but the same principles should apply.
The strongest version of the programme would revisit incidents with freeze-frame evidence, explain the relevant law and acknowledge uncertainty where the available angles do not settle the issue. That approach would serve supporters better than presenting every decision as unquestionably correct.
If the reported plan proceeds, the opening weeks of 2026/27 should reveal whether the VAR Review becomes a meaningful accountability tool or simply another platform for post-match debate. Its first major test will come with the season’s most contentious decision.