video evidence?

Question

is it time we had video evidence in football ,ref's are making to many mistakes ie ..penaltys and red cards

Answer 1

After seeing results going against us (Blackburn Rovers) in the past few weeks I would say yes, the goal that wasn't against Bolton, and last nights game against Spurs, are all games that we should have won but were denied them by silly refereeing decisions.

Answer 2

Yes they should. People say that video replay will take the authority from the ref but I think that the video replay should be there in the event of a dispute (ie: an unfair red card, or a red card incident that neither the ref or linesmen saw - remember Zidane's headbutt?). Of course its use should be regulated and ways can be found to avoid the abuse video replay, but the benefits of having video replay far outweight the downsides. For instance, the issue of diving can be eradicated with the use of video evidence. Like if incidences of diving can be noted and reviewed, then players found to be diving/play acting by the ref after the review, can be penalised accordingly. Players would then think twice before doing it. Reviews can be done periodically, (ie: a man at the video monitor would radio in to the ref if he sees something suspect and asks the ref to review and call judgement), or the ref himself can decide to review himself if he sees sufficient grounds. In the long run, it won't slow the game down as it will curb diving and unnecessary stoppages due to play acting. For such a popular sport, it's ridiculous that it's governed by a load of luddites. Video replay will only improve the fairness and quality of football. Enough with foul play and most of all, diving and play acting.

Answer 3

yes, for controversial goals (either due to a dispute over offside, going over the goal line etc.) when it goes over but the game carries on the video ref would just tell the main ref 'it crossed the line', and there, goal stands. no stopping and starting of the game. penalty decisions - the match stops anyway with players complaining etc. so no problem there. most decisions (i.e. in the middle of the field) should be left to the ref but if he's clearly got it wrong the video ref should tell him.

people say it would ruin the heart and soul of the game, but to be honest, when the ref makes the wrong decision, and you can see it clearly about 5 seconds later, i don't think there's any argument against it. excuses such as 'it makes it more entertaining' and 'that's life' are absolute crap. a lot of decisions hinge bigger things than just that game such as the club getting in to europe, the club getting relegated etc. apparently platini wants to become head of UEFA and he's vehemently against it. it's a shame for football, i think more premiership managers need to make a stand for it

Answer 4

Yes they are rubbish refs in the Premiership.Video evidence works fine in Rugby so why not football?

Answer 5

Depends on where they draw the line about what to check
Like every throw in offside etc
Could slow the game down to much

Answer 6

the problem is the decisions being made by ref's not only affect the result of the game. my betting slips constantly are torn up from bad decisions, managers lose their jobs, teams get relegated(which now costs £40million out of the premiership) so whether we like it or not, they will be introduced.

Answer 7

video evidence will not help the referee.

Answer 8

Yes it is time. some refs r just wa nk.

Answer 9

fouling and diving is alll part of the game if you are good at it you get away wit it if not u dont

Answer 10

no fouling and getting away with it is all part of the fun