FIFA are apparently going to ‘Trial’ goal line technology during the Euro’s but as much as that is a start it is still not enough. They have had 9 different methods of goal line technology submitted to be tried out, some of which includes a sensor in a ball and on a goal line (Cairos GLT System), A set of 6 cameras watching from every angle and calculates whether the ball has crossed the line (Hawk-eye), this system has been used but criticised in other sports and finally a high speed camera which is built into the goalposts and captures the moment a ball crosses the line (Goalminder).
In my opinion out of these technologies, I believe that the Cairos GLT System would be the best. It’s innovative and extremely easy to use and is the least time taxing invention.
I believe that when approved goal line technology will be a very big improvement in the sense of disallowed goals and seeing whether goals are over the line. But we still need to address the issue of Video technology for fouls and dives. There have been several cases this year that have not been dealt with in the right way due to referees/linesmen missing the incident. If the FA are not able to bring in video technology then I think it is up to them to start bringing in new rules that allow incidents like this to be dealt with-by them after a game.
There needs to be a system in place where diving players and players who commit serious fouls to be dealt with. For example they punished Ivanovic for his punch against a Wigan player which is fair but in other instances like Ashley young’s dive, or Balotelli’s horrendous tackle on Song- these players are getting away with it. Shaun Derry should also have had his red card overturned.
The FA could do with a modernisation of views and a different approach to their decisions and system on which they make decisions upon. They don’t seem very organised and in control anymore. Their methods and views are outdated and they seem to have less and less power on making decisions that are related to English football.
They are taking the excitement and passion out of English football by conforming to everything Sepp Blatter wants. We all know how corrupt FIFA are, even now they are being investigated by the Council of Europe. We also know that it’s FIFA that really runs the show but The FA need to take a stand against them sometimes.
The decisions they make only add to the chaos that is the FA this season. We are without an England manager a month before a major tournament due to their unnecessary meddling within the team. They contributed the failure of the England team at the World cup 2 years ago by taking the captaincy off John Terry for an issue related to his personal life.
I thought it was a bad decision then and I don’t agree with the decision they have made again this year-albeit this years decision was based on a football related issue. Despite what people think of John Terry- you wouldn’t trust him with your wife and he has ALLEGEDLY made a racist remark, but he is a great captain for Club and Country and he does not deserve to have his captaincy taken again.
I believe “innocent until proven guilty” would have been the best way to deal with the captaincy issue. It’s the moral decision to make and stick by. Instead FA allowed themselves to be pressurised by the media, therefore causing Fabio Capello to resign. The FA are yet to appoint a new manager but whoever they do appoint will have to accept that really the FA are in charge if they don’t like what you decide.
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The Premiership has the best players, some of the best managers, and undoubtedly the most drama – but it’s awfully let down by it’s governing body. Imagine Spain or Germany heading into a major tournament without a manager and captain? Referees will make mistakes, they are all human, but the FA are beyond a joke.