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Warnock wants video replays

27 Nov 2006 - 15:45:33

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Sheffield United boss Neil Warnock has backed FIFA's move to introduce video technology into the game.

The Blades chief saw an injury-time equaliser from Rob Kozluk in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against West Ham ruled out for a foul on the goalkeeper.

And although FIFA president Sepp Blatter is only advocating the use of goalline technology, Warnock believes it is about time football caught up with the example set by other sports.

"Let me put it this way, we would have got a point on Saturday if there had been video technology. That's a cert," he said.

"It's definitely time it was introduced. Unfortunately for Keith (Hackett, referees' chief), the referees aren't good enough without technology to make the decisions that count.

"We have technology in cricket, rugby and tennis. Wimbledon can detect if a ball is in or out that's travelling at 100mph.

"I think in football they (FIFA) are loathe to do it because they feel human mistakes make the game what it is. That's rubbish.

"Having said that, we haven't a cat in hell's chance of bringing in technology for decisions like Saturday."

Meanwhile, the Blades have been boosted by the news that striker Danny Webber is fit to return against Watford on Tuesday evening after missing the last two games with a hamstring strain.