Initially it would just be to judge whether or not a ball had crossed the line but it is hoped it could be used to help with other incidents.

"We want to open a debate to see where video technology could be used," said Premier League spokesman Dan Johnson.

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FIFA had planned to use the technology in this year's World Cup but shelved the idea after trials had proved inconclusive.

"In 2005 we did different tests at the Under-17 World Cup in Peru but the evidence wasn't clear so we will continue to carry out trials in junior competitions in 2007 More...

Standing on some scaffolding at a windy Reading training ground, the mastermind of Hawk-Eye is developing his system for use in football.

Paul Hawkins, armed with a walkie-talkie, is conducting operations to come up with an infallible method of determining whether or not a ball has cr More...