SEAN Dyche believes the VAR decision process needs speeding up after Burnley saw a spot kick decision overturned in their FA Cup third round victory over Barnsley.

Matej Vydra had just started his run up when the decision was reversed, with the Clarets then converting a last minute penalty to win 1-0 and book a place in round four.

But the main talking point was the first half spot kick awarded be referee Simon Hooper for a foul on Vydra.

The decision was subsequently overturned after a long delay as VAR official Lee Mason ruled that the striker was offside when he collected Steven Defour’s through ball.

And Dyche felt the delay was too long, although he acknowledged the decision reached was the correct one.

“I am a big fan of the concept of VAR but I did say last year I know it will take time to iron it out,” said the Clarets chief.

“It was 80-90 seconds and me and my staff looked at it and decided in four seconds it was offside.

“That side of it can be delivered quicker.

“If there are some really awkward ones, the referee should hold the ball and take it outside the box, clearly making a statement to everyone, who we know.

“It’s definitely a penalty, in that it’s a foul, but we don’t know he’s actually looking at the offside until afterwards, but I am a big fan of it (VAR).

“They will iron out problems and speed up the process. The technology is there and it should be used.

“Hopefully it will be used for a lot more things.

“It’s the first time we’ve had it, I was only frustrated for that little bit. It is offside. It is factually right. My frustration is about the timing. It brought a strangeness to the stadium and everyone was a bit confused.”

Burnley, who haven’t had a spot kick in the Premier League since April 2017, were awarded a late one on Saturday when Vydra was felled in the final minute of normal time.

Substitute Chris Wood stepped up and, after another delay as the officials made sure there wasn’t a repeat of the first half spot kick, the striker converted.

“It was a penalty, everyone knows that and I am pleased Woody stuck it in with a really clear mind, which he’s shown the last few games,” added Dyche.

“Vyds goes down how you should and fell naturally. There is no diving or rolling around, Woody sticks the penalty away and we win the game.”