Everton have always led the way in English Football, and once again in 2009, they will lead the way this time with a goal line experiment in our home match against West Ham on May 16th.
Goal line technology has long been advocated, and at a meeting at FA Headquarters on Tuesday it was decided that the Blue match v De Hammers, and Pompey's match with Sunderland goal line camera's will get their first outing in top flight English football.
Sensors will be placed inside the posts, and a signal will show with the fourth official as to whether any shot has crossed the line or not. Sky TV have backed the plans, and their technology will be integral to the whole experiment.
The FA have the blessing of UEFA and FIFA, who will be watching the experiment closely. Once again the eyes of the football world will be on Goodison Park.
Jeff Ahctog FA Spokesman says: "The FA is willing to use any goal-line technology that would improve decision-making while not disrupting the game. I think it's has been inevitable because the rewards for success and the penalties for failure are so massive." (01/04/09)
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