They'd have to limit the type of offence that they could use a challenge for, i.e. a major incident - penalty call, sending off etc, as opposed to a throw in
Yeah, realise that. No way I've ever back a system that checks throw-ins Would the match clock stop whilst these replays were dealt with? If the decision was taken to just add injury time it would be used for time wasting too. I've said for a long time too that technology could be used to monitor offside much like with goal line technology. Maybe the lino's have a vibrating watch for this one instead.
Too complicated for a machine mate imo. As it could probably measure a player being beyond the last defender, but at the point the pass was made would surely be beyond current technology? I'd take all time keeping off refs anyway tbh. It's never accurate, unless it's the biggest co-incidence in history that 90% of game times expire when the ball is kicked out by a keeper
Only need a pressure sensor fitted to the match ball. Each player has a chip with their boots. Every time the ball is kicked it highlights the offside players, the fourth (maybe a fifth) official watches a monitor whilst the game is being played and he'd know instantly if a player was offside. Obviously, I'm not a expert at this so I'm sure a better system could be developed. would be easier if they simplified the bloody rule like Re; time keeping. I read something a few aqo that suggest actual football was only played four something like twelve minutes of a game. They probably isn't accurate as its a long time ago since I read it but the point stands.
You don't need to make a deal out of a throw in but the play stops anyway and the video ref in the ear could just say "nah it come of the attacker last" and without anyone knowing they've helped increase the number of correct calls
The idea is that there's supposed to be about 60 minutes of in-play football in a game anyway. That's why the "real time football" movement wants 30 minutes in each half and the clock stops when the ball is out of play.
Pretty much what I was about to say. If we introduce video replays, ther eis little doubt that the managers, players, public, etc will want to see it too. this would also help calm situations on the pitch since it will be there for all to see. But how long will it be before adverts are attached to them to generate more money? If we're going to stop the clock every time the game stops as well it soon be a full days game much like American football and baseball. there needs to be a balance.
When i opened this thread i initially thought it was about Diego Costa however in this day and age we should definately have video support in place to aid the decisions made by officials. Some have complained it would slow down the game but in essence players are already trying to do this through cheating whether its harassing the ref or feigning injuries. All of the above options are viable but i thought captains were the only ones meant to approach the ref currently? Is this a gentlemans agreement at present and given the nature of the game, there arent too many of those left so they hound them anyway. Make it official. Fully support the need for retrospective punishment it would send out a clear message to anyone trying their luck in getting upper hand through shady means. However if Sepp blatter gets his way i dont foresee any changes in the near future.
Lets solve half of our problems with one swift change: Make football semi-contact. Former players, pundits and supposed experts even with video replays still argue and disagree on fouls/diving with some laughing by saying there's clearly not enough contact and he should have stayed on his feet whilst others say there's some contact and so they're entitled to go down. Then you've got shoulder to shoulder when these big, tough 6ft defenders topple over after some skinny 18year old kid bumps them when under pressure for a freekick, whilst if it happens in the middle of the pitch, play is waved on. Obstruction is totally fine shepherding the ball out of play for a goalkick, but totally illegal anywhere else on the pitch. Oh, and apparently you're not allowed to challenge a goalkeeper in the air either. Unless it's dangerous play (studs, two feet, head injuries, etc) or rugby-esque tackles, let play carry on and those over paid nonses will soon get back up as they do in every game after receiving the magic sponge. If they simply get ignored, they'll stop going down. FIFA also need to figure out that whilst it might be noble to back the ref and say that any support they receive undermines them, it's bollocks. What's undermining them is them being unable to make correct decision because of the lack of support/technology combined with increased analysis to flag all of their errors.
