MX23RW : Friday, April 19 07:05:44| >> :120:22888:22888:

PFA chief: Time for technology

PFA chief: Time for technology
© PA Photos
PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor gives his support to the introduction of goal-line technology.

PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor is the latest figure to come out in support of introducing goal-line technology to the game.

The topic has been thrust into the spotlight again in recent weeks following a number of high-profile debatable decisions.

Queens Park Rangers defender Clint Hill had a headed effort not given in their 2-1 defeat to Bolton Wanderers and just yesterday, Juan Mata was awarded a goal which did not appear to cross the line during Chelsea's 5-1 FA Cup semi-final win over Tottenham Hotspur.

Now Taylor has joined Premier League players and managers by giving his backing to goal-line technology which would rid much controversy from the game.

"The more that it goes on that we don't use technology, the more perverse it's looking for football - being the major spectator game throughout the whole world as well as being the major participant game," he told Sky Sports News.

"I don't think the crowd would mind it at all, it's in the best interests of the game and justice will be done. It's so important as to whether a goal is scored, that's the whole object of the game.

"The technology is there and I see no reason why we should waste it any longer."

FIFA vice-president Jim Boyce earlier stated that president Sepp Blatter is in support of such technology.

ID:23990: cacheID:23990:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:3008:
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Clint Hill
Read Next:
Hill welcomes Cisse return
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Manchester CityMan City32227376324473
2Arsenal32225575264971
3Liverpool32218372314171
4Aston Villa33196868491963
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs32186865491660
6Newcastle UnitedNewcastle321551269521750
7Manchester UnitedMan Utd32155124748-150
8West Ham UnitedWest Ham33139115258-648
9Chelsea31138106152947
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton321111105250244
11Wolverhampton WanderersWolves32127134651-543
12Fulham33126154951-242
13Bournemouth32119124757-1042
14Crystal Palace3289153754-1733
15Brentford3388174758-1132
16Everton3298153248-1627
17Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest3379174258-1626
18Luton TownLuton3367204670-2425
19Burnley3348213368-3520
20Sheffield UnitedSheff Utd3237223084-5416


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!