Back in October FIFA President Sepp Blatter indcated that FIFA were no longer totally opposed to goal line technology, and that Hawkeye might get the chance to demonstrate their technology.

“Now the inventor of Hawk-Eye has said publicly that his system would work. We will gladly take a look at it. He can demonstrate his system.”

We’ve covered various types of goal line tech in the past, but this would appear to put Hawkeye in the driving seat, but I wouldn’t expect this to be in Motty’s armoury when he’s commentating on the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, but maybe one of the lesser tournaments that follow.

Whatever happens, it won’t be the last time we talk about goal line technology.

“I think everyone – fans, players and media – believe that simulation is unacceptable, and I am sure this change will be appreciated by the whole football community,” said Football Federation Australia (FFA) CEO Ben Buckley.

Other leagues currently use video evidence to hand out disciplinary punishments to players, but usually only if the referee doesn’t mention it in his match report. The English leagues regularly use video evidence to punish players for serious foul play and clubs can submit video evidence to the FA when they appeal against a red or yellow card.

It remains to be seen if any other countries copy the Australians, but I can’t imagine many fans being against the idea, but let us know in the comments, either way.