Quote Stand-Offish="Stand-Offish"It's not a question of how far back.'"
But it is, it was in SL until they brought the rule in about only being able to go back to the last play the ball and that works well. Football doesn't have that break in play that is almost guaranteed to be within a minute of the try.
Quote Stand-OffishYou don't go back to fouls that occurred in back play....just has the ref doesn't now....all fouls are for the ref to sort out....but ones in the penalty area were a penalty is given should be looked at and the ref advised. Only because people cheat and dive.'"
Why not? They are incidents that happen in the build up to a goal, where is your cut off point? Do you allow a foul that immediately allows a cross into the box that leads to a goal, but not a foul that means the player can head it into the goal?
Quote Stand-OffishOutside the box it doesn't matter...it can be just as now.'"
See above example as to how it does.
Quote Stand-OffishI am not asking for a major revamp and for every little thing to be scrutinised. I just want the ref to be helped to get the big things right, because for one they need help in what is a very difficult task and for two we have the technology to help them get it right.'"
I agree, it should be brought in.
Quote Stand-OffishFIFA object on costs grounds .....but really?'"
Nope, it's a p1ss poor excuse.
Quote Stand-OffishWhat is wrong with trialing it?
Particularly at a major competition.
If it proves to be more trouble than it's worth....then rethink it or drop it.
But someone saying it won't work...is not really a scientific way of deciding.'"
Nothing, it should be brought in, but IMO the way you propose won't work.
