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ah. no. i'm sorry buddy, but i can't go with the tv ref. i think the game stands and falls on the decisions made by the referee.
the game will slow down, which isn't such a problem with games like rugby and american football and to some extent tennis. however, there then becomes the issue of the team still trying to "cheat" the referee by over riding his/her decision. if you've ever seen the level of wankery that goes into an american football coach challenging a referee's decision, you'll know what i mean.
the only place for a tv ref in association football is on the goal line.
but then, we wouldn't have a won a world cup.
but seriously. the solution is to keep the system open, and have the referees explain their decisions or hold their hands up when they're wrong. but not to be able to go back. the game stands and falls on decisions made in the match under match circumstances.
a line in the sand must be drawn.