Video used as officiating aid?

[Chiller15J]

What does everyone think?

Personally, I hate the idea. It completely takes the art out of refereeing.

Although I'm OK with the governing body of a match to use video to determine proper discipline.

[jclepp]

Not sure of the logistics...I think a legitimate argument can be made that in certain dead ball situations, and given no unreasonable delay of the restart, video review would be useful. Very tricky concept and the execution would have to be flawless.

Interesting question, I look forward to the whirlwind this will start!

[JChiavacci]

I think that using video as an officiating aid during the match will hurt the natural pace of play. After the match for misconduct is OK, but during play will change soccer, affect the natural ebb and flow of soccer. Video replay will add breaks killing the pace of play, potential momentum breakers. I say don't do it, you give an inch they'll take a mile. What's next time outs, then TV time outs for a word from our local sponsors.

[Ref Flunkie]

The only place I could see this being used during play is for goal/no goal calls. I think there should be an official with a video monitor hooked into cameras on the end lines. If there is a questionable goal/no goal call, he can instantly look at the replay from his cameras and make a quick call and notify the CR of a reversal. If it was a goal where a no-goal was called, the CR will simply stop play, award the goal, and add stoppage time for the lost time. If it was a no-goal when a goal was called, then the CR can be notified prior to kickoff and a restart of a dropped ball can be given (the big question is where should you do the drop ball, since the laws dictate it should be given at the edge of the GA since play was "stopped" when the ball was on the goal line).

Post match video review should be done, period. There is no reason video can not be used on this front. I don't agree with using video to reduce or elevate a card given to a player where the play was clearly seen by the referee. However, for incidents outside of the vision of the referee crew, the use of video to impose justice is perfect acceptable.