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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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David Irvine

St Mirren issue furious VAR statement over 'accumulation of errors'

Furious St Mirren chiefs have issued a statement after an "accumulation of errors" by VAR.

A strongly-worded statement was shared by the club after a decision not to award a penalty in the 1-0 loss to St Johnstone on Saturday.

St Mirren officials have contacted the Scottish FA for answers on the VAR process and outcome after no spot-kick was given for a foul on Elvis Bwomono.

No pitchside review was advised by VAR with the decision cleared after a quick review. 

St Mirren say the latest error is just one of an "accumulation of errors" against the Paisley side.

The statement read: "St Mirren FC is disappointed with the decision not to award a penalty in the first-half of yesterday’s match against St Johnstone following a foul on Elvis Bwomono.

"A VAR review cleared this decision without requiring the referee to look at the incident on the pitchside monitor. The club has spoken to Scottish Football Association’s Referee Department today seeking clarity on this and other decisions in yesterday’s match.

"Clearly, we are all humans and mistakes will happen. However, there has now been an accumulation of errors made against St Mirren.

"This is hugely disappointing for the club and our supporters, and we will continue to engage with the Scottish FA to improve standards of officiating."

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