What do football fans think of this new video review system?

Marcsimus · June 18th, 2017, 04:59 PM

Just been watching Portugal v Mexico in the Confederations Cup, the video review panel was used twice. One decision was overturned, an offside. The second was a goal that stood. Unlike rugby you can't hear the discussion between the officials. IMO I think it would be a lot better if we could hear what was being said. Opinions?

**Roubignol** · June 19th, 2017, 08:30 AM

For sure.
Transparency like in rugby.

**Markus R** · June 19th, 2017, 10:57 AM

I think it is appalling. As you say, the lack of understanding for the fans (and probably players) is a negative. Of course they will claim it will be for important decisions but that is vague. Where will it stop? You cannot put the whole of a game of football under a microscope. The irony being that the Ifab are currently looking at making halves last 30 minutes with the clock stopping when the ball is not in play to deter time wasting. Another ludicrous suggestion. Just penalise the time-wasters heavier and add the exact time on.

nudgenudge · June 19th, 2017, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcsimus

Just been watching Portugal v Mexico in the Confederations Cup, the video review panel was used twice. One decision was overturned, an offside. The second was a goal that stood. Unlike rugby you can't hear the discussion between the officials. IMO I think it would be a lot better if we could hear what was being said. Opinions?

Well it's a trial so hopefully it well get better but I can't see why the fans in the stadium and tv viewers cant see or hear what's going on.

I think it would be better if each team had so many appeals per match similar to cricket/tennis

rigger67 · June 19th, 2017, 12:32 PM

I fundamentally disagree with it because FIFA and IFAB should safeguard the game so it's the same on a Sunday morning as it is in a World Cup Final - that's their cornerstone ethic, FFS !

Until they have two sets of rules, one for the elite game and one for the rest of us I think they should stop fiddling.

I actually wrote a blog about it yesterday, along with the other proposed changes - and I included three ideas that could improve the game at every level too.

Am I allowed to post a link to it ??

TCrout · June 20th, 2017, 07:44 AM

Exactly rigger, do we have to have video at sunday league or perhaps under'8s games as well.

The only ones screaming for it were the tv and media people, so they could actuallt be part of the game instead of just passively on the side.

I always wondered would a ref in each half of the pitch help?

Marcsimus · June 20th, 2017, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by nudgenudge

Well it's a trial so hopefully it well get better but I can't see why the fans in the stadium and tv viewers cant see or hear what's going on.

I think it would be better if each team had so many appeals per match similar to cricket/tennis

I agree with you nudgenudge, that would hopefully make players think before they mouth off at the officials! There still needs to be a level of transparency when the officials are discussing decisions!

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June 19th, 2017, 08:30 AM	#2
Roubignol Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mice Planet Posts: 3,882 Thanks: 15,974 Thanked 29,726 Times in 3,826 Posts	For sure. Transparency like in rugby.

June 19th, 2017, 10:57 AM	#3
Markus R Vintage Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,268 Thanks: 17,259 Thanked 20,412 Times in 1,251 Posts	I think it is appalling. As you say, the lack of understanding for the fans (and probably players) is a negative. Of course they will claim it will be for important decisions but that is vague. Where will it stop? You cannot put the whole of a game of football under a microscope. The irony being that the Ifab are currently looking at making halves last 30 minutes with the clock stopping when the ball is not in play to deter time wasting. Another ludicrous suggestion. Just penalise the time-wasters heavier and add the exact time on.

June 19th, 2017, 12:32 PM	#5
rigger67 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 72 Thanks: 191 Thanked 608 Times in 69 Posts	I fundamentally disagree with it because FIFA and IFAB should safeguard the game so it's the same on a Sunday morning as it is in a World Cup Final - that's their cornerstone ethic, FFS ! Until they have two sets of rules, one for the elite game and one for the rest of us I think they should stop fiddling. I actually wrote a blog about it yesterday, along with the other proposed changes - and I included three ideas that could improve the game at every level too. Am I allowed to post a link to it ??

June 20th, 2017, 07:44 AM	#6
TCrout Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 267 Thanks: 1,116 Thanked 1,911 Times in 254 Posts	Exactly rigger, do we have to have video at sunday league or perhaps under'8s games as well. The only ones screaming for it were the tv and media people, so they could actuallt be part of the game instead of just passively on the side. I always wondered would a ref in each half of the pitch help?