Goal Line technology

[Matster]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20040048

Two systems have got the nod for installation and use:

Hawk-Eye
Hawk-Eye's system works by using six cameras, focusing on each goal, to track the ball on the pitch. The system's software then uses "triangulation" to pinpoint the exact location of the ball. If it crosses the goal-line an encrypted radio signal is sent to the referee's wristwatch to indicate a goal has been scored. In line with Fifa's requirements, the whole process takes less than a second to complete.

GoalRef
GoalRef uses a microchip implanted in the ball and the use of low magnetic waves around the goal. The system then detects any change in the magnetic field on or behind the goal-line to determine if a goal has been scored. The process takes less than one second, with the result electronically relayed to the referee.

So what are your feelings on these systems? Personally I prefer the idea of GoalRef as the chips radiowaves are detectable at all times whereas the 6 cameras of Hawk-Eye might still be blocked by players that are in the way. Admittedly if the software can work out path (and all deflections) then fine.

The alternative is to have cameras fitted in and around the goal area to film the ball and it is up to the 4th ref/official to make a judgement.

 

[tinned hats]

well in my opinion is all rubbish, it takes a certain element out of football, if you use it for one, all clubs should use it, even down to the grass roots level. Football is a discussion after the game in the pub sport as well as a spectacle, did it cross the line? didn't it cross the line? as the ref got it wrong? did he get it right?...it only matters to the big cash rich clubs anyway, because so much money is involved, for us lower division clubs it would just be more expense again!!...we might get one or two decisions out of the whole season either going our way or against us, but that happends anyway....they havent even got the technology to close a roof when its raining so how they will work these goal line decisions out is beyond me. Does it really matter if the Ref gets a few things wrong out of the whole season?....this is another thing that separates from a sport to a business....kick it out!!

 

[Lenny]

well in my opinion is all rubbish, it takes a certain element out of football, if you use it for one, all clubs should use it, even down to the grass roots level. Football is a discussion after the game in the pub sport as well as a spectacle, did it cross the line? didn't it cross the line? as the ref got it wrong? did he get it right?...it only matters to the big cash rich clubs anyway, because so much money is involved, for us lower division clubs it would just be more expense again!!...we might get one or two decisions out of the whole season either going our way or against us, but that happends anyway....they havent even got the technology to close a roof when its raining so how they will work these goal line decisions out is beyond me. Does it really matter if the Ref gets a few things wrong out of the whole season?....this is another thing that separates from a sport to a business....kick it out!!

I would much rather have it in. It's one element of football; one of the most fundamental and annoying aspects of it at that, to decide if a goal has been scored or not. The referees will still make mistakes with fouls, offsides and other things of that ilk, but have you ever really thought that football is a better game for clear goals not being given?

In fact, if GLT had been introduced a couple of years ago across all levels, we would've gone up ahead of Wycombe.

 

[Metashrew]

......and back down just the same?????


Just playing devil's advocate; why not have both systems?