LONDON: Football Association chairman Greg Dyke has expressed hope that the introduction of goal-line technology will soon be followed by the provision of video replays for referees.
Goal-line technology will be used for the first time in an official match in England during today’s Community Shield between Manchester United and Wigan Athletic at Wembley.
The system has been introduced to prevent mistakes occurring when referees fail to spot that the ball has crossed the goal-line, and Dyke thinks it will not be long before other technological aids are introduced.
“With the coming of goal-line technology, I just believe that when we look back in 25 years’ time, we’ll say, ‘That was only the beginning,’” he told reporters in London.
Dyke believes video replays could be used to help officials review contentious penalty appeals, but he says it is vital that the primacy of the referee’s authority is preserved.
“Personally, I think penalty kicks is a no-brainer at some stage, but only if it’s the referee (who reviews the footage),” said Dyke. AFP
