Technology to be installed at 20 clubs in summer for use in 2013/14 season

“The Premier League has been a long-time advocate of goal-line technology, and at times it didn’t look like it would be something we would be able to introduce,” said Premier League Chief Executive, Richard Scudamore. “However, since FIFA took the decision to permit it we have been working hard to get a system in as soon as practically possible.
“Football is fundamentally a simple game; whichever side scores most goals wins. So, when one is scored, or indeed not scored, and we have the ability through technology to definitively know whether the ball crossed the line we should absolutely use it.
“Principally, it is about getting it right. Fans, players and managers exhort, strain and stress respectively for their teams to score or prevent goals being scored, so we as administrators should do all that we can to ensure the correct decisions are being made.
“Of the four companies that are currently licensed by FIFA, Hawk-Eye stood out for their excellent track record in delivering for sport over many years.
The fact it was a camera-based system was critical. Replays will be made available to all our host broadcasters and we are examining the feasibility of them being used on in-stadium big-screens. It is essential that fans see the system in action to know that it is working.”
Paul Hawkins, inventor of Hawk-Eye, said: “Hawk-Eye is delighted to be the partner that the Barclays Premier League trusts to deliver accurate and reliable goal-line technology. We understand the responsibility that we have been given, and that the real challenge lies ahead in consistently delivering the technology that football deserves.”
Source: Premier League
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