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  1. Do you want VAR in the Championship?published at 08:18 GMT 18 March

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    The big screen at Wembley shows a message during the Championship play-off final in May 2025 between Sheffield United and Sunderland saying: "VAR checking goal, possible offside"Image source, Getty Images

    There have been plenty of contentious decisions in the 2025-26 Championship season so far.

    Offside goals given, perfectly good goals ruled out, red card offences missed, penalties not given, dubious spot-kicks awarded. You name it.

    With the video assistant referee (VAR) only used for the play-off final, the outcome of every second-tier game in the regular season can hinge on how on-field officials see incidents in real time.

    • Would you want VAR introduced for every league game in the Championship?

    • If so, why?

    • And if not, let us know your reasons.

    You can share your thoughts on VAR here or comment below, and we will publish a follow-up article soon with a selection of your responses.

  2. Hartlepool extend Okike loan to end of seasonpublished at 15:04 GMT 16 March

    Calvin Okike playing on a sunny afternoon for HartlepoolImage source, Getty Images
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    Calvin Okike is yet to make a senior appearance for parent club Hull City

    Hartlepool United have extended the loan of Calvin Okike until the end of the season.

    The 18-year-old defender joined last month from Hull City and has made three appearances for Pools, scoring on debut in their 3-1 win over Carlisle United.

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