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One thing that has been commented on for the last few years is the possibillity of a 'second look/third eye' for referees. This subject has recently come into question again, due to the number of poor reffereeing descisions, and rashley drawn red cards in recent Premiership matches. Two of Arsenal's recent matches have involved certain incidents, which may help the request for a 'third eye' be taken into more serious consideration. A 'third-eye'/replay system is already in action during rugby matches, so I don't see why football should miss out.
Arsenal 1-3 Newcastle
In a midweek match at home to Newcastle, Arsenal went from a 1-0 lead, to lose the match 3-1. Many people believe that this 'shock result' occured, due to the 2 rash sendings off, caused by bad refereeing descisions. Ray Parlour, a key player of Arsenal's midfield was dismissed after 2 yellow cards. After seeing the replay of the cause for his second yellow, it has now been suggested by many that he didn't deserve it! And therefore didn't deserve to be sent off!! Parlour had recently before this match been playing some high-quality football for Arsenal, and continued to do so during this match. Would Arsenal have still lost this match if he hadn't had been sent off?? They may have even taken all 3 points, and helped themselves to the top of the league position!! I also think that a replay or 2 of the incidents, for the referee, would have helped him make the correct descision, and left Parlour on the pitch.
Craig Bellamy of Newcastle was also sent off during this match, but they still went on to grab all 3 points. Even so, the referee's judgement of Bellamy's second offence has also been claimed as 'a bad descision'! The first challenge was a bad one, and he desereved the yellow card he recieved. But to be sent off for accidentally putting his arm in Ashey Cole's face was a poor descision from the referee! Looking at the video replays, you could see that it WASN'T intentional, and it looked as though Cole made 'a mountain out of a mole hill' from it. But the ref decided it was the complete opposite, and that Bellamy had to go. Straight red card, not even a second yellow!! If he had the use of a video replay, and looked at the incident again, he would have seen the truth, and maybe even booked Cole for improvising!
Another bad descision was the one that gave Newcastle a penalty, to give them the lead, and help them towards a third goal and the 3 points. Laurent Robert WAS brought down in the Arsenal penalty box, but Sol Campbell had made a FANTASTIC sliding tackle, as one of the last defenders!! He won the ball 100% and caught Robert afterwards. But the ref saw different ly, booked Campbell, gave Newcastle the penalty, which Shearer scored to put the Geordies infront! So Arsenal lost this match due to bad refereeing descisions, even though they played well, and missed their chance to go top as Newcastle took it instead! In this match, the ref would have made the correct descisions, which may have meant Arsenal went top.
Liverpool 1-2 Arsenal
Arsenal may have won this match, and put a dent in Liverpool's title challenge (as potential favourites), but the final scoreline could have been different as they were reduced to just 10 men. Giovanni van Bronckhorst was the un-lucky one, or more ways than one. multi-million pound Dutch international summer signing isn't the type of player anyone would want to see removed from their strong midfield! But it was something Arsene Wenger had to deal with. You may have thought that becasue it's a different ref with the same team, that things would go Arsenal's way this time. Well, not quite in every way!
He was worthy a his first yellow card after a bad sliding challenge on a Liverpool midfielder. But as for the second, it was just one of those days for a player who only starts a game when another player is missing! Van Bronckhorst found himself in a great position, outside the edge of the Liverpool box. He went out to the left of the defender, when it looked as if he was brought down, just inside the area! The referee blew his whistle, AGAINST van Bronckhorst!! Claiming he had dived when it looked as if he'd only lost his footing (after a video replay). He made no claims for a penalty and there was minimum contact. But he was still given his marching orders with his second yellow of the match, equaling red! Highly infair for a player making a rare start for his new club. And after the match, and a video replay, the referee stood by his descision, calling it a dive! A bad descision, even WITH video evidence!!
So as you can see, the case for referees to have 'third-eye' assistance is growing! By replaying the incident on the large screen everyone could see the truth, and the referees would be able to make the correct descisions, more often. Keeping the results fair, and the players and managers happy. After blowing the whistle, the replay should start almost instantly. Or they could use their 'hi-tech' radio communication devices to demand the video evidence. This would allow refs to see the incdent from several angles, several times, and also help them decide on the correct punishment. But if they still can't get it right after this, then they should be either sacked, or sent right back to day 1, when they first began their refereeing courses, so that they ARE at the correct standards to control a fast-paced Premier League match!
Arsenal 1-3 Newcastle
In a midweek match at home to Newcastle, Arsenal went from a 1-0 lead, to lose the match 3-1. Many people believe that this 'shock result' occured, due to the 2 rash sendings off, caused by bad refereeing descisions. Ray Parlour, a key player of Arsenal's midfield was dismissed after 2 yellow cards. After seeing the replay of the cause for his second yellow, it has now been suggested by many that he didn't deserve it! And therefore didn't deserve to be sent off!! Parlour had recently before this match been playing some high-quality football for Arsenal, and continued to do so during this match. Would Arsenal have still lost this match if he hadn't had been sent off?? They may have even taken all 3 points, and helped themselves to the top of the league position!! I also think that a replay or 2 of the incidents, for the referee, would have helped him make the correct descision, and left Parlour on the pitch.
Craig Bellamy of Newcastle was also sent off during this match, but they still went on to grab all 3 points. Even so, the referee's judgement of Bellamy's second offence has also been claimed as 'a bad descision'! The first challenge was a bad one, and he desereved the yellow card he recieved. But to be sent off for accidentally putting his arm in Ashey Cole's face was a poor descision from the referee! Looking at the video replays, you could see that it WASN'T intentional, and it looked as though Cole made 'a mountain out of a mole hill' from it. But the ref decided it was the complete opposite, and that Bellamy had to go. Straight red card, not even a second yellow!! If he had the use of a video replay, and looked at the incident again, he would have seen the truth, and maybe even booked Cole for improvising!
Another bad descision was the one that gave Newcastle a penalty, to give them the lead, and help them towards a third goal and the 3 points. Laurent Robert WAS brought down in the Arsenal penalty box, but Sol Campbell had made a FANTASTIC sliding tackle, as one of the last defenders!! He won the ball 100% and caught Robert afterwards. But the ref saw different ly, booked Campbell, gave Newcastle the penalty, which Shearer scored to put the Geordies infront! So Arsenal lost this match due to bad refereeing descisions, even though they played well, and missed their chance to go top as Newcastle took it instead! In this match, the ref would have made the correct descisions, which may have meant Arsenal went top.
Liverpool 1-2 Arsenal
Arsenal may have won this match, and put a dent in Liverpool's title challenge (as potential favourites), but the final scoreline could have been different as they were reduced to just 10 men. Giovanni van Bronckhorst was the un-lucky one, or more ways than one. multi-million pound Dutch international summer signing isn't the type of player anyone would want to see removed from their strong midfield! But it was something Arsene Wenger had to deal with. You may have thought that becasue it's a different ref with the same team, that things would go Arsenal's way this time. Well, not quite in every way!
He was worthy a his first yellow card after a bad sliding challenge on a Liverpool midfielder. But as for the second, it was just one of those days for a player who only starts a game when another player is missing! Van Bronckhorst found himself in a great position, outside the edge of the Liverpool box. He went out to the left of the defender, when it looked as if he was brought down, just inside the area! The referee blew his whistle, AGAINST van Bronckhorst!! Claiming he had dived when it looked as if he'd only lost his footing (after a video replay). He made no claims for a penalty and there was minimum contact. But he was still given his marching orders with his second yellow of the match, equaling red! Highly infair for a player making a rare start for his new club. And after the match, and a video replay, the referee stood by his descision, calling it a dive! A bad descision, even WITH video evidence!!
So as you can see, the case for referees to have 'third-eye' assistance is growing! By replaying the incident on the large screen everyone could see the truth, and the referees would be able to make the correct descisions, more often. Keeping the results fair, and the players and managers happy. After blowing the whistle, the replay should start almost instantly. Or they could use their 'hi-tech' radio communication devices to demand the video evidence. This would allow refs to see the incdent from several angles, several times, and also help them decide on the correct punishment. But if they still can't get it right after this, then they should be either sacked, or sent right back to day 1, when they first began their refereeing courses, so that they ARE at the correct standards to control a fast-paced Premier League match!
The time out idea's god, that's something I meant to suggest in my first post. They should blow the whistle and then run off to watch it on a small TV, or have it appear on the big screen.
We absolutely do need a 'third eye' system, there's no doubt about it.
In the matches you mention - none of the sendings-off were justified. Yes, I *am* an Arsenal fan, but practically everyone who's seen the incidents in question agrees that the red cards were harsh in the extreme. Yes, I do include Bellamy in that.
I also believe that a red card obtained as the result of a second bookable offence should be able to be overturned, just as with a straight red card.
I haven't seen the Smith incident from the weekend, so I won't comment on that.
But would the third eye work? I'm not sure it would, simply because our referees do not like admitting they're wrong.
A thought I had was that we could have a 'challenge' system like they have in the NFL. In each half of the match, both teams have three 'challenges' which they can use at any time if they believe that a borderline decision has gone the wrong way.
Should they challenge a decision, there's a 'time-out' where the referee runs over to a special video unit and can view instant replays the incident in question from any camera angle in the ground.
Then, if he decides that the wrong decision was made, he can reverse the original decision. It's a great system, and I believe it would work well if implemented in our football. Potentially.
I don't believe this would cause many unnecessary delays in matches, but even if it did, there is so much at stake in football these days that - surely - it is worth a little extra time? I'm sure that anyone, if they're really unbiased and honest, would rather see a game finish 11-a-side than see a player sent off. I know we all cheer when an opposition player is dismissed, even when unjustified, but we'd all rather our team won 'fairly' against a full team.
As mentioned above, my only doubt would be the 'honesty' of some of the referees in our game. We all know that most of the referees are arrogant and c***-sure of themselves, and so unwilling to conceed that they made a mistake, that I'm not convinced they would be willing to change their mind even when confronted with replays.
Over time, this would hopefully become less of an issue; such a system will eventually relieve the pressure on referees, and maybe then they'll become less defensive about the decisions they make, and more willing to say, "Okay, I got it wrong..."
In the matches you mention - none of the sendings-off were justified. Yes, I *am* an Arsenal fan, but practically everyone who's seen the incidents in question agrees that the red cards were harsh in the extreme. Yes, I do include Bellamy in that.
I also believe that a red card obtained as the result of a second bookable offence should be able to be overturned, just as with a straight red card.
I haven't seen the Smith incident from the weekend, so I won't comment on that.
But would the third eye work? I'm not sure it would, simply because our referees do not like admitting they're wrong.
A thought I had was that we could have a 'challenge' system like they have in the NFL. In each half of the match, both teams have three 'challenges' which they can use at any time if they believe that a borderline decision has gone the wrong way.
Should they challenge a decision, there's a 'time-out' where the referee runs over to a special video unit and can view instant replays the incident in question from any camera angle in the ground.
Then, if he decides that the wrong decision was made, he can reverse the original decision. It's a great system, and I believe it would work well if implemented in our football. Potentially.
I don't believe this would cause many unnecessary delays in matches, but even if it did, there is so much at stake in football these days that - surely - it is worth a little extra time? I'm sure that anyone, if they're really unbiased and honest, would rather see a game finish 11-a-side than see a player sent off. I know we all cheer when an opposition player is dismissed, even when unjustified, but we'd all rather our team won 'fairly' against a full team.
As mentioned above, my only doubt would be the 'honesty' of some of the referees in our game. We all know that most of the referees are arrogant and c***-sure of themselves, and so unwilling to conceed that they made a mistake, that I'm not convinced they would be willing to change their mind even when confronted with replays.
Over time, this would hopefully become less of an issue; such a system will eventually relieve the pressure on referees, and maybe then they'll become less defensive about the decisions they make, and more willing to say, "Okay, I got it wrong..."
Alan smith desreved to be sent off - his arm didnt need to up that high, he was pulling Andy leggs shirt just as much as Andy legg was pulling his.
and u said that the tackle by sol campbell on Robert of newcastle was fair as he won the ball but caught the player afterwards..... so steven gerrards challenge on george boateng was fair as he got the ball before nearlly breaking his leg??!?!?!??
and u said that the tackle by sol campbell on Robert of newcastle was fair as he won the ball but caught the player afterwards..... so steven gerrards challenge on george boateng was fair as he got the ball before nearlly breaking his leg??!?!?!??
Somebody please reply here!! After watching this weekends footie several issues could be linked with this one, like should Alan Smith have been sent off?? - No? And what about the dissalowed goals, and was Beckham offside???
One thing that has been commented on for the last few years is the possibillity of a 'second look/third eye' for referees. This subject has recently come into question again, due to the number of poor reffereeing descisions, and rashley drawn red cards in recent Premiership matches. Two of Arsenal's recent matches have involved certain incidents, which may help the request for a 'third eye' be taken into more serious consideration. A 'third-eye'/replay system is already in action during rugby matches, so I don't see why football should miss out.
Arsenal 1-3 Newcastle
In a midweek match at home to Newcastle, Arsenal went from a 1-0 lead, to lose the match 3-1. Many people believe that this 'shock result' occured, due to the 2 rash sendings off, caused by bad refereeing descisions. Ray Parlour, a key player of Arsenal's midfield was dismissed after 2 yellow cards. After seeing the replay of the cause for his second yellow, it has now been suggested by many that he didn't deserve it! And therefore didn't deserve to be sent off!! Parlour had recently before this match been playing some high-quality football for Arsenal, and continued to do so during this match. Would Arsenal have still lost this match if he hadn't had been sent off?? They may have even taken all 3 points, and helped themselves to the top of the league position!! I also think that a replay or 2 of the incidents, for the referee, would have helped him make the correct descision, and left Parlour on the pitch.
Craig Bellamy of Newcastle was also sent off during this match, but they still went on to grab all 3 points. Even so, the referee's judgement of Bellamy's second offence has also been claimed as 'a bad descision'! The first challenge was a bad one, and he desereved the yellow card he recieved. But to be sent off for accidentally putting his arm in Ashey Cole's face was a poor descision from the referee! Looking at the video replays, you could see that it WASN'T intentional, and it looked as though Cole made 'a mountain out of a mole hill' from it. But the ref decided it was the complete opposite, and that Bellamy had to go. Straight red card, not even a second yellow!! If he had the use of a video replay, and looked at the incident again, he would have seen the truth, and maybe even booked Cole for improvising!
Another bad descision was the one that gave Newcastle a penalty, to give them the lead, and help them towards a third goal and the 3 points. Laurent Robert WAS brought down in the Arsenal penalty box, but Sol Campbell had made a FANTASTIC sliding tackle, as one of the last defenders!! He won the ball 100% and caught Robert afterwards. But the ref saw different ly, booked Campbell, gave Newcastle the penalty, which Shearer scored to put the Geordies infront! So Arsenal lost this match due to bad refereeing descisions, even though they played well, and missed their chance to go top as Newcastle took it instead! In this match, the ref would have made the correct descisions, which may have meant Arsenal went top.
Liverpool 1-2 Arsenal
Arsenal may have won this match, and put a dent in Liverpool's title challenge (as potential favourites), but the final scoreline could have been different as they were reduced to just 10 men. Giovanni van Bronckhorst was the un-lucky one, or more ways than one. multi-million pound Dutch international summer signing isn't the type of player anyone would want to see removed from their strong midfield! But it was something Arsene Wenger had to deal with. You may have thought that becasue it's a different ref with the same team, that things would go Arsenal's way this time. Well, not quite in every way!
He was worthy a his first yellow card after a bad sliding challenge on a Liverpool midfielder. But as for the second, it was just one of those days for a player who only starts a game when another player is missing! Van Bronckhorst found himself in a great position, outside the edge of the Liverpool box. He went out to the left of the defender, when it looked as if he was brought down, just inside the area! The referee blew his whistle, AGAINST van Bronckhorst!! Claiming he had dived when it looked as if he'd only lost his footing (after a video replay). He made no claims for a penalty and there was minimum contact. But he was still given his marching orders with his second yellow of the match, equaling red! Highly infair for a player making a rare start for his new club. And after the match, and a video replay, the referee stood by his descision, calling it a dive! A bad descision, even WITH video evidence!!
So as you can see, the case for referees to have 'third-eye' assistance is growing! By replaying the incident on the large screen everyone could see the truth, and the referees would be able to make the correct descisions, more often. Keeping the results fair, and the players and managers happy. After blowing the whistle, the replay should start almost instantly. Or they could use their 'hi-tech' radio communication devices to demand the video evidence. This would allow refs to see the incdent from several angles, several times, and also help them decide on the correct punishment. But if they still can't get it right after this, then they should be either sacked, or sent right back to day 1, when they first began their refereeing courses, so that they ARE at the correct standards to control a fast-paced Premier League match!
Arsenal 1-3 Newcastle
In a midweek match at home to Newcastle, Arsenal went from a 1-0 lead, to lose the match 3-1. Many people believe that this 'shock result' occured, due to the 2 rash sendings off, caused by bad refereeing descisions. Ray Parlour, a key player of Arsenal's midfield was dismissed after 2 yellow cards. After seeing the replay of the cause for his second yellow, it has now been suggested by many that he didn't deserve it! And therefore didn't deserve to be sent off!! Parlour had recently before this match been playing some high-quality football for Arsenal, and continued to do so during this match. Would Arsenal have still lost this match if he hadn't had been sent off?? They may have even taken all 3 points, and helped themselves to the top of the league position!! I also think that a replay or 2 of the incidents, for the referee, would have helped him make the correct descision, and left Parlour on the pitch.
Craig Bellamy of Newcastle was also sent off during this match, but they still went on to grab all 3 points. Even so, the referee's judgement of Bellamy's second offence has also been claimed as 'a bad descision'! The first challenge was a bad one, and he desereved the yellow card he recieved. But to be sent off for accidentally putting his arm in Ashey Cole's face was a poor descision from the referee! Looking at the video replays, you could see that it WASN'T intentional, and it looked as though Cole made 'a mountain out of a mole hill' from it. But the ref decided it was the complete opposite, and that Bellamy had to go. Straight red card, not even a second yellow!! If he had the use of a video replay, and looked at the incident again, he would have seen the truth, and maybe even booked Cole for improvising!
Another bad descision was the one that gave Newcastle a penalty, to give them the lead, and help them towards a third goal and the 3 points. Laurent Robert WAS brought down in the Arsenal penalty box, but Sol Campbell had made a FANTASTIC sliding tackle, as one of the last defenders!! He won the ball 100% and caught Robert afterwards. But the ref saw different ly, booked Campbell, gave Newcastle the penalty, which Shearer scored to put the Geordies infront! So Arsenal lost this match due to bad refereeing descisions, even though they played well, and missed their chance to go top as Newcastle took it instead! In this match, the ref would have made the correct descisions, which may have meant Arsenal went top.
Liverpool 1-2 Arsenal
Arsenal may have won this match, and put a dent in Liverpool's title challenge (as potential favourites), but the final scoreline could have been different as they were reduced to just 10 men. Giovanni van Bronckhorst was the un-lucky one, or more ways than one. multi-million pound Dutch international summer signing isn't the type of player anyone would want to see removed from their strong midfield! But it was something Arsene Wenger had to deal with. You may have thought that becasue it's a different ref with the same team, that things would go Arsenal's way this time. Well, not quite in every way!
He was worthy a his first yellow card after a bad sliding challenge on a Liverpool midfielder. But as for the second, it was just one of those days for a player who only starts a game when another player is missing! Van Bronckhorst found himself in a great position, outside the edge of the Liverpool box. He went out to the left of the defender, when it looked as if he was brought down, just inside the area! The referee blew his whistle, AGAINST van Bronckhorst!! Claiming he had dived when it looked as if he'd only lost his footing (after a video replay). He made no claims for a penalty and there was minimum contact. But he was still given his marching orders with his second yellow of the match, equaling red! Highly infair for a player making a rare start for his new club. And after the match, and a video replay, the referee stood by his descision, calling it a dive! A bad descision, even WITH video evidence!!
So as you can see, the case for referees to have 'third-eye' assistance is growing! By replaying the incident on the large screen everyone could see the truth, and the referees would be able to make the correct descisions, more often. Keeping the results fair, and the players and managers happy. After blowing the whistle, the replay should start almost instantly. Or they could use their 'hi-tech' radio communication devices to demand the video evidence. This would allow refs to see the incdent from several angles, several times, and also help them decide on the correct punishment. But if they still can't get it right after this, then they should be either sacked, or sent right back to day 1, when they first began their refereeing courses, so that they ARE at the correct standards to control a fast-paced Premier League match!