Goal line technology

A quick topic to point out that QPR have just scored a goal which was not give, the ball was at least 1 foot (closer to 2) over the line before the goalkeeper clawed it out - with both linesman and referee missing it.

A few points I'd like to make:

This really matters, it is a crucial relegation tie - I would like it to receive large media attention.

I won't be holding my breath as it does not involve a glamour club, contrast this to Mendes at Old Trafford in a nothing game - because a high profile club was involved this was a disgrace and it should never be allowed to happen again, a bandwagon was formed.

But when the issue raised its ugly head again, in a relegation battle (West ham vs Bolton IIRC) and an FA cup final (United vs Chelsea) - games where this actually mattered, we got very little fall out.

This is a trend that is constantly repeated, people only care about issues with football in this country when it benefits the current top club, and in the last 20 years that has been Manchester United.

I think its absolutely amazing that goal line tech is not used. The probable loss of two points because of a referee error and the lack of proper technology may cost QPR millions. Totally wrong. They could use hawk-eye which will resolve any problems in 30 seconds.

Football has to move with the times, cricket, tennis and rugby have all implement 'technology' into the sport to great effect and there's no reason why football can't do the same. It wouldnt slow the game down so IMO that argument is void!

MtotheC wrote:Football has to move with the times, cricket, tennis and rugby have all implement 'technology' into the sport to great effect and there's no reason why football can't do the same. It wouldnt slow the game down so IMO that argument is void!

A decision would be made quicker than when some players writhe in supposed agony.

If some players get paid many £10,000s per week it really ought to be possible to put in some goal line technology.

I suppose they are worried about knock on consequences. Where there may be perhaps one or two premiership games per season with a genuinely disputed goal line problem there are numerous games - far more - which turn on whether an incident was a foul or a dive and where it can be really difficult for the ref and linesmen...

Corporalhumblebucket wrote:If some players get paid many £10,000s per week it really ought to be possible to put in some goal line technology.

I suppose they are worried about knock on consequences. Where there may be perhaps one or two premiership games per season with a genuinely disputed goal line problem there are numerous games - far more - which turn on whether an incident was a foul or a dive and where it can be really difficult for the ref and linesmen...

Following on from the Corporal's thoughtful post, I don't claim to have answers but wonder how far do you go and where do you stop. The decision yesterday about Hill's 'goal' was clearly unsatisfactory. However, it should also be noted that tv replay showed QPR should never have been awarded the corner in the first place.

guildfordbat wrote:

Corporalhumblebucket wrote:If some players get paid many £10,000s per week it really ought to be possible to put in some goal line technology.

I suppose they are worried about knock on consequences. Where there may be perhaps one or two premiership games per season with a genuinely disputed goal line problem there are numerous games - far more - which turn on whether an incident was a foul or a dive and where it can be really difficult for the ref and linesmen...

Following on from the Corporal's thoughtful post, I don't claim to have answers but wonder how far do you go and where do you stop. The decision yesterday about Hill's 'goal' was clearly unsatisfactory. However, it should also be noted that tv replay showed QPR should never have been awarded the corner in the first place.

Interesting point. But I believe the technology should be used for the incident in question. Had the Bolton players disputed the corner, then the issue would be the corner. If it is found that the ref got the call wrong, then the corner would never have been taken.

That linesman in the QPR/Bolton game was an embarrassment to the game. Saying that I don't believe it will have much difference come the end of the season as it only cost them 1 point, they will be about 5 pts or more adrift come the finish.