For years now the public have watched bad decision after bad decision by referees. Every week there is a decision that video technology could be used with. However I do not blame the referees for they have only split seconds to make a decision. They require help and assistance.
Video technology is used in so many sports now from Rugby League to Tennis. So why does football, arguably the biggest game on the planet and the game with the most money involved, not use technology. Players will no longer argue with the referee as the decisions would have been made by an official in the stands with all the angles. The players will not be able to intimidate him as they do the referee on the field.
With so much money involved it is criminal not to use it as one decision can cost a club millions of pounds be it through Champions League places or relegation.
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| Henry blatant hand ball against Ireland |
A recent example is Ireland failure to qualify for the World Cup. Due to that clear cheating Ireland will not be going. Some of the Irish players may now never go to a World Cup. It could lead back to the days of the seventies and football violence as fans will be so angry over a decision if it is unfair. It is time for Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini to make the decision to use technology. Unfortunately it seems until it happens in a World cup final or to France they will do nothing.
I also believe that the FA and Premier league should take a stronger stance as being the most powerful leagues in the World they should do it themselves. If that means England being banned from Europe and national competitions then maybe it is a price to pay for having a strong and fair league. The other countries will soon follow as they see it working in England.
A major argument against video technology is that it takes to long. This is complete rubbish, it takes less then a minute, just look at the other sports. Also I would rather wait one minute and get the fair/right decision be it for or against my team.
My conclusions from the argument is that the only people against video technology are the cheats and divers as they will be found out. Any honest professional or member of the public just wants the right result. It is long overdue but now is surely the time for video technology.
