Now they want goal line technology!

Is it not amazing that FIFA could not find it in their hearts to introduce goal line technology after England were denied a goal in the last World Cup but immediately the advantage favoured England then they are advocating change?

Goal line technology clearly has to be introduced because the pace of the game in this modern era is too fast for the human eye. Cricket has embraced it and so has Rugby and the effect has been to introduce a fair result.

Football must use it even more. So many referees are giving ridiculous decisions that the confidence of the public has been shattered. The game is being ruined because one man cannot possibly police a game when 22 men are trying to cheat! We must have a third official role when in hindsight decisions can be challenged. It does not destroy Rugby or Cricket so why will it destroy football?

On the practical side I am rather surprised that a plodding, uninspiring England team has won their group which in fact was a tough group to win. Perhaps that is what is needed in this modern era? The new manager is playing to the strengths of his team. He has  introduced a method. He is prepared to soak up pressure and await the odd chance on the break.

It is not attractive. It is not football for the purists but it is the modern game. Roy Hodgson is doing what he must do. We are difficult to break down and in the past that has won tournaments. Perhaps if we get into the later stages then he will unleash the more creative players but I doubt it. 

I get the impression that this particular manager thinks he can win the competition. I also think that he has organised his squad. They are working for each other. It is always thought that if a team has four world class players then they can win a major tournament. We have entered this tournament with Joe Hart, John Terry, Ashley Cole and Steven Gerard. We now just need a couple more to rise above their normal game.


 My bet is that Glen Johnson, Scott Parker and just perhaps Wayne Rooney will decide to fulfil their potential. Then we need a wild card...a player to do something brilliant to change a game. We have Ashley Young, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Theo Walcott and either of our three strikers. Don't rule out Defoe!


Heh it is possible you know. Italy are not as strong as in previous years. Fingers crossed that I have not hexed our progress.