Originally posted by peekay
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Before I start this post, I am not Irish. I am an Indian working in the United States.
I think the entire footballing community is turning its anger on Henry and it is warranted. However, there is another big white elephant in the room. Henry is just another incident in a series of incidents which is threatening to ruin this game. Why has technology not being used until now. Video cameras will help in reducing such incidents. Why is footballing officiating still in the dark ages. Why is the quality of officiating so poor ( beach ball incident - how can the freaking referee be unaware of the rules of the game)?
Every freaking sport in the planet is using technology to help officiating. Why has football not even considered that. Most penalty decisions can be verified in 5-15 seconds. It might add a minute or two to the game. Why are they not even considering it on a trial basis.
The problem with football is that FIFA/FA/UEFA is too arrogant. They think they can do whatever they want and still they will get the money. They dont care about the people who actually care about the game. The truth is that such misplaced arrogance is common place before the fall.
Before the last two years, I could not imagine life without football. Slowly I am seeing my interest wane a little bit. I was watching Texas - Baylor college american football game and once incident really grabbed my attention.
The Baylor defensive unit made a block and made a gesture towards the Texas attack. Immediately a five yard penalty for taunting. Even the Baylor players looked disgusted at the fellow who taunted. Not a peep from the coach or the assistants. And All the commentators said was "it is harsh but rules are rules". If a similar thing was implemented in England I could imagine Andy Grey going "You are destroying Rooney, He is half the player he is if you prevent him from acting like a barbarian c***. It is all part and parcel of the game. The referee does not understand football".
I think the entire footballing community is turning its anger on Henry and it is warranted. However, there is another big white elephant in the room. Henry is just another incident in a series of incidents which is threatening to ruin this game. Why has technology not being used until now. Video cameras will help in reducing such incidents. Why is footballing officiating still in the dark ages. Why is the quality of officiating so poor ( beach ball incident - how can the freaking referee be unaware of the rules of the game)?
Every freaking sport in the planet is using technology to help officiating. Why has football not even considered that. Most penalty decisions can be verified in 5-15 seconds. It might add a minute or two to the game. Why are they not even considering it on a trial basis.
The problem with football is that FIFA/FA/UEFA is too arrogant. They think they can do whatever they want and still they will get the money. They dont care about the people who actually care about the game. The truth is that such misplaced arrogance is common place before the fall.
Before the last two years, I could not imagine life without football. Slowly I am seeing my interest wane a little bit. I was watching Texas - Baylor college american football game and once incident really grabbed my attention.
The Baylor defensive unit made a block and made a gesture towards the Texas attack. Immediately a five yard penalty for taunting. Even the Baylor players looked disgusted at the fellow who taunted. Not a peep from the coach or the assistants. And All the commentators said was "it is harsh but rules are rules". If a similar thing was implemented in England I could imagine Andy Grey going "You are destroying Rooney, He is half the player he is if you prevent him from acting like a barbarian c***. It is all part and parcel of the game. The referee does not understand football".
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