Technology in Sport
I just watched a tennis match where they used technology to check if a ball was in or out when it was a close call. Played back on a big screen (very clearly : Big black dot against the lines) for all to see….........similar to the big screens at a ruby match but instant !
A couple of times players appealed to the umpire and then as state above it was played back instantly and except by the players and the audience loved it too. No arguments with the umpire or players screaming to see the tournament referee !!!!
So why o why is this not brought into the game of football……the game if full of cheats diving all over the play or holding the head as if they had been punched !!!
Referees can be along way from the action and can make mistakes but how annoying when a goal is given to have a replay seconds later which shows the player off side, a penalty given to see on a instant replay there was no contact, or players having to be held back from trying to attack the refree when a decision is given against them. What example does this give to the children playing on a Sunday morning or at school !!!
Technology is now in tennis,ruby,cricket...there is big money in football and I believe this is now long over due !