Blatter defends decision over goal-line technology

Westindieman · 12-03-2010, 1:05 PM

Sepp Blatter defends decision over goal-line technology - Global - ESPN Soccernet

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FZR400RRSP · 12-03-2010, 1:10 PM

I agree with this decision.

dazza74 · 12-03-2010, 1:11 PM

I really don't know why the clubs don't take matters into their own hands and insist this technology is introduced or they'll walk and form their own league. FIFA / UEFA they are nothing in the grand scheme of things imo. I don't know why they give in all the time to being run by these Jokers.

dazza74 · 12-03-2010, 1:14 PM

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Originally Posted by FZR400RRSP

I agree with this decision.

I have to say I'm surprised you've said this as it goes. That goal you scored at OT that time, if ever there was a case of introducing that technology then that was it.

g8tecrasher · 12-03-2010, 1:21 PM

I can understand it when they say the game has to be the same for everyone and obviously goal line technology is not available to everyone. However I can't imagine anybody in the world complaining if they introduced it to World Cups and other major tournaments

virtual22 · 12-03-2010, 1:28 PM

Their argument that it has to be the same for people playing on Hackney Marsh is ridiculous. When they start playing games for tens of millions of pounds on hackney Marsh maybe it becomes and argument, until then they're just bigging up their own self importance. Can't stand the guy personally.

FZR400RRSP · 12-03-2010, 1:34 PM

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I have to say I'm surprised you've said this as it goes. That goal you scored at OT that time, if ever there was a case of introducing that technology then that was it.

Fair comment, but goal line technology shouldn't even come into the equation when the ball and the keeper are in the back of the net...

Perhaps fitter linesmen would help.

I just feel football's fine the way it is.
Swings and roundabout, arguments and counter-arguments, slagging off and taking it back etc.etc.
Most football fans enjoy having a grievance or two.
Exactly like the example you've given, where I enjoy bringing it up against Man U supporters.
If technology sanitises that and takes away our chance to moan about 'bloody refs' etc., where's the fun?

dazza74 · 12-03-2010, 1:43 PM

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Originally Posted by FZR400RRSP

Fair comment, but goal line technology shouldn't even come into the equation when the ball and the keeper are in the back of the net...

Amazing to think that's over 5 years ago that incident. You have to feel for Mendes as well, that effort from the half way line could well have been his best ever goal

**johnscarlet** · 12-03-2010, 1:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Gaz Lear

I can understand it when they say the game has to be the same for everyone and obviously goal line technology is not available to everyone. However I can't imagine anybody in the world complaining if they introduced it to World Cups and other major tournaments

"jumpers for goal posts" ruins that argument . Don't mention rush or fly keeper to Sepp either

Westindieman · 12-03-2010, 3:36 PM

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Originally Posted by FZR400RRSP

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Most football fans enjoy having a grievance or two.

If technology sanitises that and takes away our chance to moan about 'bloody refs' etc., where's the fun?

Cant agree. I think most fans would vote for having games decided correctly rather than the howlers that have happened. Who cares about debates, the fun is in the game and satisfaction is from fair results unhampered by officials howlers.

In fact if youre correct, lets take away linesmen too and leave it all down to the refs interpretation as they do in Saturday/Sunday league. That would help you with grieviances to discuss.

FZR400RRSP · 12-03-2010, 3:52 PM

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In fact if youre correct, lets take away linesmen too and leave it all down to the refs interpretation as they do in Saturday/Sunday league. That would help you with grieviances to discuss.

Did I say I want to add to grievances?

I just think it's fine the way it is.
And, despite all manner of assurances, goal-line technology (IMO) would lead to further technology, I'm convinced of it.
And games would become stop-start pish, like poxy rugby.

Coffin · 12-03-2010, 3:54 PM

I'm quite against over use of technology in the game but goal line technology is something that should work.

You can argue until the cows come home over whether it's a red card, a penalty or a deliberate hand ball. But the ball crossing the line; it either did or it didn't. It's absolutely 'bottom line', is it a goal or isn't it.

But then of course it has to be fair for all and the cost to introduce this across the game would be massive

QuietRiot1983 · 14-03-2010, 8:59 PM

Leave the game alone, it's fine as it is.

Abbeygoo · 15-03-2010, 8:45 AM

I agree with Coffin and say that this could easily be introduced for goal line queries and video replays could be looked at quickly, even before the players have stop protesting and the keeper is ready with a goal kick, say.

The point about it delaying play is way off the mark when you look at the facts. At the moment, the ball is only in play about 2/3rds of the the current 90mins and to add on time for a look at a video replay when the ball may have crossed the line will take seconds, literally.

I don't think it will work for offsides, free kicks, penalties etc as most of the time these can be subjective but for goals / not goals, why not give it a go?

It seems really strange that the FA will use video evidence to find someone guilty after the game for violent conduct (Ferdinand, Vieira etc etc) yet won't use that same video technology for the most important part of football. So to say video technology won't work is clearly wrong as they are using it at the moment anyway!!

**mabo** · 15-03-2010, 11:39 AM

^ wot he said.

I think perhaps one reason they might not be too keen to implement it could be the failure of the extra officials in the Europa league. Refs aren't really using them and the worry might be that video technology could be ignored in a similar fashion by refs who seem sure of their decisions. Can you really see Howard Webb asking for a second opinion rather than making a split second decision? Blatter et al might assume it'll undermine refereeing in general.

I still think goal line technology should be used though, as the players' protestations one way or another usually last a good minute or so anyway. I quite like the tension of a rugby or cricket match as the crowd waits to see what the decision is.

mrm3 · 15-03-2010, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by QuietRiot1983

Leave the game alone, it's fine as it is.

Fine. Not great then?
Should just draw cards to see who wins.

The argument that it should not be implemented unless it can be at all levels is the argument of a simpleton (IMO). Rugby and Cricket get more accurate decisions when used just at a high level.

FZR400RRSP · 15-03-2010, 12:17 PM

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Fine. Not great then?
Should just draw cards to see who wins.
The argument that it should not be implemented unless it can be at all levels is the argument of a simpleton (IMO). Rugby and Cricket get more accurate decisions when used just at a high level.

Hardly.

I wish people would stop using rugby and cricket as examples.
Both are boring beyond belief, it doesn't help.

arthurdentpc · 15-03-2010, 12:19 PM

There's a lot more wrong with football than this. Introduce squad wage caps and a transfer ceiling first, then try to make actually attending a game a bit less expensive. Maybe after that they could start to think about the minute number of times goal-line technology would be useful .........

thelegendofyrag · 15-03-2010, 1:08 PM

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Originally Posted by FZR400RRSP

Did I say I want to add to grievances?

I just think it's fine the way it is.
And, despite all manner of assurances, goal-line technology (IMO) would lead to further technology, I'm convinced of it.
And games would become stop-start pish, like poxy rugby.

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Originally Posted by FZR400RRSP

Hardly.

I wish people would stop using rugby and cricket as examples.
Both are boring beyond belief, it doesn't help.

But i'll let you off as i agree with you

I do think we should leave the game as it is. But if some sort of technology had to be implemented then i would only accept goal line.

As coffin said it's either over the line or it isnt an instant decision can be easily made via one reply to someone watching a screen then imediately telling the ref via mic.

It would get too silly stopping the game all the time to decide if a foul was comited or not.

Refs and linesman are human they make mistakes. No mistakes = Nothing to talk about other than how good a goal was.

Managers and players generally come out and admit when they have made a howler. I think refs should do the same after a game.

**mabo** · 15-03-2010, 1:44 PM

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Hardly.

I wish people would stop using rugby and cricket as examples.
Both are boring beyond belief, it doesn't help.

Boring is a very subjective term though. To fans of those sports football is probably dull and they could throw in the term inaccurate as well.

Nobody is advocating a stop-start mass use of video technology, just goal line, used for those decisions that usually get the game stopped/slowed down anyway due to player discord.

It's 2010 and we're still hearing the excuse of linesmen not keeping up with play, finding it hard to differentiate a white ball against white posts, a white net and a goalkeeper's white gloves, all on a white line. If they don't introduce goal line technology, at least give 'em neon balls i say.

FZR400RRSP · 15-03-2010, 1:59 PM

If goal-line technology was allowed, how long would it be before the integrity of the technology or the manufacturer itself was called into question?
I can envisage court cases 'proving' the chip is flawed etc.etc.

QuietRiot1983 · 15-03-2010, 2:14 PM

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Originally Posted by arthurdentpc

There's a lot more wrong with football than this. Introduce squad wage caps and a transfer ceiling first, then try to make actually attending a game a bit less expensive. Maybe after that they could start to think about the minute number of times goal-line technology would be useful .........

FIFA/UEFA/Sky/Premier League, care about the working man( or woman)???!

**mabo** · 15-03-2010, 3:16 PM

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Originally Posted by FZR400RRSP

If goal-line technology was allowed, how long would it be before the integrity of the technology or the manufacturer itself was called into question?
I can envisage court cases 'proving' the chip is flawed etc.etc.

Tbh i can't envisage that. It's not like we're talking about a cross between the Predator's helmet and an ESPER machine here, it'll likely just be akin to the wicket cams they have in cricket, but placed in the posts and crossbar.