T_G said:
Im with Salty on this one. The easiest and cheapest solution, which could be implemented (TOMORROW if Fifa wanted to) is to add assistant refs behind the goal, connected to the ref with a microphone and earplug and even with a flag. I am 1000% sure that an assistent ref behind the goal would have spotted the italian dive...they already got 5 refs there, add one more and put up two behind the goals. The refs need help in free kick and corner situations, as well as strikers diving or being fouled when they are running away from the ref.
If there are any gods or deities out there who like football and read this thread: For the love of yourself, please appear in Sepp Bladders nightmare and make him do it please!!!!
Finally someone listens to me
for years I've been telling anybody who cares listening that the easiest thing would be to add a couple of refs!
From the talksport website:
Platini wants penalty box officials
New UEFA president Michel Platini is ready to revolutionise the "outmoded" world of refereeing by using two more officials in each match.
Platini, who was elected to office in January, wants to put an official behind each goal to help rule on penalty box infringements.
The former France attacking midfielder believes that would be better than using technology, which he claims would "dehumanise" football.
"My idea is to increase the number of officials," he told France Football.
"To referee with just three people, it is outmoded. Three officials cannot see everything.
"I am proposing two extra officials, over-45s who don't need to run because they would stay behind the goals.
"We must show the world that we are against injustice and that we are trying to do more to eliminate errors.
"As for using electronic systems, that risks dehumanising football."
Platini believes the sport should take a leaf out of American football's book, and use officials who highlight infringements by throwing a flag on to the field of play.
"Why not take the example shown by American football, who uses referees aged 60 or over, who signal fouls with their yellow flag," he added.
