What is it really like to be a video assistant referee?

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The use of video technology in football has become one of the biggest talking points in the game. There isn't a weekend that goes by without a controversial VAR decision in the English Premier League. So how tough is it to be behind those screens on a matchday when you have seconds to make a decision that you know will make headlines around the world? Graham Scott was a referee for 10 years in the English top flight before later stepping away from the pitch to become one of the video assistant referees for the Premier League. He explains to John Bennett how VAR officials cope with pressure. Graham also discusses what it's like to see the head of the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL), Howard Webb, dissect your decision on television every week and why more must be done to protect young officials at recreational level. More than the Score is the BBC World Service's daily podcast exploring stories from all over the world of sport. Every Monday to Friday, we're telling stories beyond the scoreline, from tennis to football, boxing to bobsleigh, and rugby league to the NFL. We've got interviews with extraordinary athletes like pole vault titan Mondo Duplantis, boxing royalty Cecilia Braekhus and tennis legend Boris Becker, as well as the experts working behind the scenes, from top football scouts to physios who keep NBA stars in peak condition. Plus, we've got the expertise of the BBC's top journalists, who share their insights from decades of covering sport at all levels. And if you've got your own take on the stories we cover, we'd love to hear from you. Email [email protected], or WhatsApp us on 0044 800 032 0470. You can find more information, along with our privacy notice, on our website: www.bbcworldservice.com/morethanthescore