Aaron Ramsay, of Arsenal would like more video technology to be introduced in football, and many fans will agree with him completely.
Rugby Union has been a leading example of the benefits which can be obtained. Football is now a much more rapid game after the introduction of the lighter weight ball. Techniques and tactics have already changed as a result.
The real question is why is football lagging behind other sports ? Does the FIFA crisis really stop everything ?
Besides Video Technology to help Referees when necessary, as in Rugby, there are other changes which could benefit Football.
- Punish blatant body-checking to prevent oponents getting to the ball while not playing the ball. One sees this in every game.
- Abolish the yellow card system and introduce the "Sin Bin" as in Rugby. Should the punishment not be instant and benefit the other team ?
It would be interesting if the English FA could test new ideas in friendly matches to provoke real discussions. Football Managers probably have many ideas that could be tried out !
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