Chances are if you’re a football fan that goal-line technology is something that you’ve become aware of by now. This is a great technological advancement; however, some see it as a step back as the spontaneity of the game and players’ willingness to take risks has decreased since its implementation. So, what other innovations can we expect in the future? The below list has been put together as a means to discuss how we can expect technology to change football in the next 10 years.
Goal-Line Technology in Every Possible Division
This is already one of the biggest advancements in football tech, and even though some have their complaints about its use, there is no doubt that it works. As such, one of the most obvious advancements that will be taking place in football will be the rollout of goal-line technology across all of the divisions.
Naturally, the smaller Sunday league clubs will never bring it in, but any further up than that is likely going to have some kind of goal-line technology on board to avoid any potential controversies. The money to do this, most argue, should come from the top.
The Rise of Google Glass
Google Glass has already been implemented across various sports; for example, it has been used by the England Cricket star Alistair Cook, who used it to analyse and develop his performance. Whilst players in football will never be able to use the technology on the field, in training it will allow them to prepare better for matchdays. How players prepare will affect their chances of winning and, as a result, will alter the type of bets that are placed on different teams.
Seeing From the Referee’s Point of View
There are a lot of sports that already offer this service, and so it’s more than likely we will see it implemented in football in the near future too. By placing a camera somewhere on the referee, spectators are able to see what has happened on the field from their point of view, providing a new fresh angle for the action.
This will be good for television viewers; however, it is also going to be good to aid on-field decisions as a video referee (if these are used) will be able to witness the action from the referee’s angle.
Players Will Embrace New Forms of Social Media
The most popular social media sites out there at the moment are the likes of Twitter and Instagram; however, in years to come, who knows what the next biggest apps are going to be? One thing that is for sure, though, is that footballers will be embracing the popular platforms as a means to comment on recent games and communicate with their fans. There is a larger emphasis on entertainment being provided for football fans on and off the pitch, and given the accessibility of social media, there is no doubt it will be a key component in providing this entertainment in the future.
