The Football League admits it is looking into
the benefits of goal-line technology but claims currently it would not
be 'financially viable'.
Clubs in the Premier League use the Hawkeye system to
establish if the ball has crossed the line, theoretically eliminating
contentious decisions.
But while the Football League use a system
for finals at Wembley the costs of implementing it at all 72 clubs would
be prohibitive.
"The Football League supports the principle of goal-line technology,
using it at our five Wembley finals and during Capital One Cup matches
played at Premier League grounds," said a Football League spokesperson.
"However,
the cost of implementation at all 72 Football League clubs would be
significant and there is not a financially viable solution available at
this time.
"We fully appreciate the benefits provided by goal-line technology and will continue to discuss possible league wide solutions."
The issue came up again over the weekend when Blackburn were denied a
point after Grant Hanley's effort crossed the line late on in their 2-1 defeat at Craven Cottage.
The
Scotland international looked to have levelled the scores six minutes
from time despite Jamie O'Hara's best efforts to hook the ball clear.
Neither
the referee nor his assistant spotted the ball clearly over the line
prompting Rovers boss Gary Bowyer to call for the Football League to fall into line with their top-flight rivals.
"Hopefully this is an opportunity for the powers that be to make the game better," he said after the match.
"Why
should you only have it in just one league? Cricket don't just have it
in one game, tennis not just at Wimbledon. They are open-minded."
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