About time! UEFA to try more refs on the pitch

I guess Platini read my blog...or maybe not. It is good to see that the UEFA is looking to experiment with adding more officials to the pitch. While there will still only be 1 referee with the authority to make the calls during the match, this ref will have the added advantage of 2 more sets of eyes to see the play. With more players being accused of diving, hand balls being missed in the box, phantom off sides, and other situations, it can only help to have an increased number of officials on the pitch. This is not the end all solution, I would still vote for having 2 officials on the pitch that can make calls, but I like the direction UEFA is heading in. Maybe with more eyes, we can avoid the nasty situation that happened in London last season after the Barca - Chelsea Champions League match!

I also think UEFA should experiment allowing on a designated player to speak with the referee (since some teams have their keeper as captain). Rugby has instituted this rule and I think it makes the game smoother and eliminates the foolishness and silliness that permeates games when players feel it their right to berate referees after every call.