There are now "enough experts out there" for goal-line technology to be introduced to top-flight football, according to Sunderland manager Roy Keane.
Having been noticeably reluctant to criticise the performances of referees as a manager, former Manchester United player Keane has become more outspoken in recent weeks as he has become increasingly frustrated by a number of controversial decisions that have gone against his side.
His most recent gripe is that Reading were awarded a stoppage-time winner against the Black Cats at the Madejski stadium in the match played on December 22nd, despite the fact that the ball appears not to have crossed the line.
However, Keane believes he wouldn’t be forced to express his dissatisfaction if goal line technology was introduced, and pointed out that there had been a number of instances in the past few weeks where referees and their assistants might have changed their minds if they had access to more information.
"We have to be open minded. It would have made a difference. I'm sure there are enough experts out there. I know people are constantly looking at the game.
"You have to keep looking at the game because of the amount of money involved. Decisions have gone against other clubs; I think it was Fulham not long ago, against Middlesbrough and the ball was over the line."
Keane did admit that there were always going to be contentious decisions in football, and suggested that one of the reasons he doesn't like to talk about referees is that he "could be here all night".
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