[30stone]

FIFA president Sepp Blatter apologises over disallowed England goal and concedes it's time to talk about technology



FIFA president Sepp Blatter has apologised to the Football Association over England's disallowed goal in the disastrous match against Germany.

Blatter, who has been vocal in his dislike of goal-line technology in the past, said today that FIFA will discuss bringing in such equipment in a meeting planned for next month.

Frank Lampard's goal during England's 4-1 defeat on Sunday was ruled out even though the ball clearly crossed the line and fans and commentators alike have questioned why available technology has not been used in the World Cup.

Blatter told a media briefing in Johannesburg today: 'It is obvious that after the experience so far in this World Cup it would be a nonsense to not reopen the file of technology at the business meeting of the International FA Board in July.

'Personally I deplore it when you see evident referee mistakes but it's not the end of a competition or the end of football, this can happen.

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Finally!!! Bit flipping late though!

[30stone]

Its funny becuase in south africa i think they accidentily showed some replays on the big screen with loads of players pointing towards it looking at the ref in various games lol.

[GiRTh]

Smoke and mirrors. He still wont implement it.

[cupid stunt]

the ref shud get his head chopped off or his eyes shanked out 4 not giving us that goal, the corrupt ****

[cupid stunt]

sepp shud give us a re match tbh

[30stone]

Probably not, for now its gotta come at some point though.

[Iceman]

ye its about 6 months too late, happened to Ireland, England and in the Argentina (I think) game....

[setanta]

You had your chance to make a real difference 7 months ago but instead you just laughed in Irish faces Blatter, so I hope you get crucified for this one. Karma's a bit%h.

[GiRTh]

Originally Posted by setanta

You had your chance to make a real difference 7 months ago but instead you just laughed in Irish faces Blatter, so I hope you get crucified for this one. Karma's a bit%h.

True. And, he did, quite literally, laugh at the Irish request for a rematch. You have to question what does he actually do other than upset everyone.

[setanta]

Originally Posted by GiRTh

True. And, he did, quite literally, laugh at the Irish request for a rematch. You have to question what does he actually do other than upset everyone.

He tried to make a laughing stock of us later on by mentioning something that was said in private discussions with the Irish commitee. It was just a topic that lasted maybe 2 mins within an hour conference - to do with Ireland getting to the World Cup - but as per usual he used it to deflect attention from his own idiocy. I have no respect for the man. Or Platini for that matter.

[30stone]

Originally Posted by Iceman

ye its about 6 months too late, happened to Ireland, England and in the Argentina (I think) game....

Should have been there when argentina screwed us years ago, maradonna...



Im not intereted in a re match anyway.
Were out and thats the end of it as far as im concerned, but i do think they need technology.

[GiRTh]

Originally Posted by 30stone

Should have been there when argentina screwed us years ago, maradonna...



Im not intereted in a re match anyway.
Were out and thats the end of it as far as im concerned, but i do think they need technology.

Mate. I could have told you that about 5 seconds after the final whistle. There was never going to be a re-match. Never.

I like the extra offical idea they used in the Europa league. I didnt actually see any games and most people say it wasnt succesful but with a few tweaks I think that idea has the most potential.

[Julie10]

How on earth the England bench from miles away saw that goal go in and the ref and the linesman didn't is a complete joke. Get the goal-line technology in because the officials are either blind or deciding the game to please themselves!