EXPLAINED: Semi-Automated Offside Technology

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Kaveh Solhekol explains semi-automated offside technology, after Premier League clubs unanimously agreed to its use next season - the system is already used in the Champions League and Serie A and was also in place at the most recent men's and women's World Cups.
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[@Moses_C]

They’re messing up again by not choosing the company that has the chip in the ball. Always half arsing it.

[@kylephaneuf9975]

100%

[@nix8260]

It makes no sense mate. Typical prem with their bs 🤦

[@C33Fernandez]

Always going to be money and politics that determine these decisions, never what's best for the league, players, viewers etc.

[@alexanderhare1921]

The prem probably make too much money from Nike to change the ball. Can’t see the prem putting its integrity before its pockets.

[@johndillinger5142]

Yup another jobs for the boys deal I'm sure that seems power for the course for these lot .

[@Deadline24Hours]

Her: Tell us about the meeting! Him: So, I bought a cup of coffee…

[@searchingforpennies]

It was 8 quid though.

[@virupakshawalla5734]

To be fair 8 pounds for coffee is news😢

[@kylephaneuf9975]

Not having a chip in the ball makes this absolutely pointless….

[@MarceloDinoYT]

There’s no reason why you wouldn’t want to know the exact moment the ball is kicked unless you plan to do something dodgy.

[@darkmanx2825]

They've been using chips in balls for a very long-term.itd all about the money they don't care about the sport

[@blckheart8148]

will still manage to mess this up probably

[@user-yp4md2jg8j]

After seeing many stellar performances from the same premier league referees in Europe I am convinced at home they have some bias or grudges… 😅

[@DanzProductionsUKJA]

Yep, messed up by buying the fake version of the technology

[@ShutThePuck]

They already messed up, they went with the company that does not put a chip in the ball, so if it's too crowded the system might not work, and the backup is VAR which has the same limitation!

[@jakehowie442]

Bias for city to pay for the league every year

[@acescholar8760]

£8 coffee and a farmer in Kenya is earning £0.5 for a whole kg of coffee. Big companies are making a kill

[@ryanbutler4221]

No one's forcing anyone to pay £8 for a coffee and noone is forcing the farmer to sell for £0.5 for a kilo.

[@MELAVINKING]

​@@ryanbutler4221I'm a coffee farmer in Kenya. We are forced to sell at that price. It's either that or nothing at all.

[@ryanbutler4221]

@@MELAVINKING well if that's not profitable enough then you could always grow something else

[@edwarda5584]

​@@ryanbutler4221 like what, genius?

[@ryanbutler4221]

@@edwarda5584 anything you want. That the beauty of freedom

[@joep2917]

forget about the off side rule for a minute how on earth is this man affording a £8 coffee ☕️ 😮

[@Dylan_A526]

He probably just put it on the expenses

[@benjaminjohn1928]

He feeds your family man

[@UserfeedbackbyTea]

@@benjaminjohn1928have some humor in ur life

[@SirHargreeves]

Your extortionate monthly subscription to Sky pays for his £8 coffees.

[@Drenwickification]

@@SirHargreevescan’t believe people still pay for sky at this point, especially with these levels of inflation!

[@stephenhollandno.1]

One minute in and they're just talking about coffee

[@iwrotewords510]

I get they have to spread out the time for live TV but not sure why they had t keep that bit in for the upload. lol

[@menzincube4854]

8 pound coffee has to be talked about 😅

[@Gray0903]

Semi automated offsides should represent progress. VAR as a technology works fine, the problem has always been the embarrassing standard of officials making the decisions, just as it was before VAR was even introduced. Automated offsides will take the human element out of it long term, which is a good thing - just as it was with goal line technology.

[@johnpatricklim4509]

so this is the semi automated offside weapons system....shooting off .50 cal on offside players.....

[@ashleygoggs5679]

@@johnpatricklim4509 your thinking of a semi automatic, not automated.

[@johnpatricklim4509]

@@ashleygoggs5679 same difference....

[@ashleygoggs5679]

@@johnpatricklim4509 yeh not really. Mechnically they are very different.

[@Interestinguiniyyah]

If VAR officials still cannot make definitive decisions, especially in regards to penalties and red card tackles, then I prefer to abandon it and go back to just accepting the ref's authority and verdict. Football has become a joke tbh.

[@josephcooper5225]

Semi automated? Oh these are the weapons

[@jordanglenn1956]

James May changing the clock in the Maserati

[@user-sn4rt3oo4n]

Nothing to explain we’ve seen it in the champions league for a few season and in last year World Cup and it perfect . Only the English will make it seem like a big deal, when it’s not .

[@paulstones1451]

But it's different as if you watched the video, the one in the champions league uses the chip In the balls his one doesn't

[@kishennandha9127]

Thing is there not using the chip in the ball

[@EdidiongFrank]

Exactly 💯

[@haquyen219]

Serie A already used this technology right after Qatar WC.

[@ibrahimcarab231]

@@paulstones1451even the champions league one doesn’t have the chip in it only the World Cup had it.

[@snakeobias]

I'm a simple man. I see Karveigh and I stop the video instantly and read an article instead.

[@steffancjd4323]

She had to ask him about three times to actually tell her something about the topic

[@jaydphenom]

All this tech but you still can't see when the ball crosses the line for a corner or throw in

[@MrRobertacusYouTube]

I hardly think your struggling to play £8 for coffee...

[@TomBruhh]

*You're struggling with your grammar...

[@charlottehardy822]

He might not be struggling financially but I think most people would struggle with the idea of paying it. Ridiculous prices in London.

[@C33Fernandez]

The side-eye from the presenter as well 😂No one is feeling sorry for him, we all know he's expensing it

[@raheem201231]

Basic grammar rules ‘your’ and ‘you are’ 😔

[@JamesC1981]

@crustyflakes3861 well he paid so he did accept the price

[@bingbong4848]

I quite enjoyed the coffee story. Adds a touch of humanity to the report.

[@RossInTheWild]

Happy about this. I've seen the system and it's so much clearer to see who's offside or isn't. Bye bye VAR! You won't be missed!

[@noahmanos1334]

There will still be VAR, only the offside process is being adapted

[@RossInTheWild]

@noahmanos1334 I'll take that. It's the VAR for offsides that is ruining the game 👍🏼

[@noahmanos1334]

@@RossInTheWild yeah agreed

[@WebleyCrusher]

​@@RossInTheWildSo you're saying all other aspects of VAR are fine?

[@RossInTheWild]

@WebleyCrusher no I'm saying this particular aspect is the worst and we're going in the right direction to fix this

[@kishennandha9127]

Fa use chip in the ball

[@lesgourlay6240]

Shame they didn't have it in the Spurs v Liverpool game.

[@sachinshah4594]

They scrambled after it only when Jurgen Klopp demanded a replay and it was revealed that the refs involved were doing a part time job in the UAE (which owns Man City) a few days before the game. Can't have their integrity questioned 😂

[@jaredmomanyi9808]

Now wait until the EPL make it compliacted the way they have complicated VAR

[@Captck]

£8 for a small coffee...that's profit with no sustainability right there! No wonder the game has gotten so expensive! 🤣

[@richierichie1332]

"it doesn't work in crowded penalty areas" that's literally when 90% of offside calls are made mate

[@austinssecretacc]

Semi auto? These are the weapons they’re talking about I see

[@TheOriginalEwan]

The whole point of bringing this in is because the way we calculate offsides now is inconsistent and completely unreliable. Using it as a backup just completely defeats the purpose of SAOT 🤦‍♂️

[@kaicorner7063]

117 that number talked about

[@Samwised]

It's key they show it in the stadiums. Current VAR decisions aren't shown on big screens, so It's confusing for spectators.

[@phizaal]

That's more on the clubs without screens tbh

[@alexhaynes7220]

Why r you talking about coffee

[@andrewcharlesmoss]

£8 for a coffee? Pah!

[@anthonyfromrockstargames8727]

Why is my guy talking about how he bought a coffee😂

[@MarcRCC]

Why not show the new system??

[@LizzieMcgraw]

Bro, your videos are gold.

[@morgan3714]

Thanks

[@lunch7735]

bro. the cringiest word on the web.

[@desolatescar]

"We understand, from our sky sources...reporting in England that indeed the... rumors...of a potential change in the way that...the premier League is going to...officiate the football...games...when it comes to the potential...possible and feasible way in which...games are played. Our sources have confirmed this new system comes with a release clause of €65 million Euros"

[@JoeBob79569]

So how will this offside thing work during play? Will the ref blow the whistle immediately once they get the notification? Or will they let the ball go out of play first?

[@videosrus8631]

Does this mean that we will no longer have to watch linos belting 20 yards down the touchline only to then put the flag up for an offside which occurred 2 minutes earlier and 20 yards higher up the pitch. I am always on tenterhooks hoping that no players (of either team) will be injured as a direct consequence of challenging for a ball when the play is then subsequently deemed to be offside.

[@GIBBO4182]

Does this really need explaining? It worked perfectly at the World Cup…we’ve all seen it

[@Geordie_]

that was with a chip in the ball, premier league wont have that

[@paulstones1451]

It's different did you even watch the clip 😆

[@Kenyan_254.]

Just bring robot to ref coz that's where we're heading to

[@user-nd8dw3tz7x]

😂

[@footballntha8437]

Why not have perecentage based off finishing psoition from the previous season with the 3 promoted sides haveing the most and the champions having the least? Like wind tunnel time in F1.

[@alexfilter374]

the big news is at the end, "no point deduction unless its serious enough." that means man city are getting away with their FFP problems by paying fines. NOT POINTS

[@bradleylangford7994]

yup litro

[@adamk9767]

The way he talked about the coffee you'd think he meant 800

[@JakeBayley]

Him talking about his coffee is so Brent

[@PRCOM]

I bet kavah is a the comedian with his pals in the pub, that £8 coffee was thrilling

[@lanternmatt2002]

forget the semi automated offside system the most shocking part of this is the £8 coffee 😮😮😮

[@djvertical]

I mean, VAR works so well, so makes sense that they should involve even more technology. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Emmaxson]

I was waiting for this video. KS breaking down the business of football 😂

[@ShutThePuck]

How on earth is VAR going to see something that the SOAT cameras can't see because of player obstruction? We literally had this issue in the Arsenal vs Newcastle game and VAR could not determine where the ball was.

[@virupakshawalla5734]

Chip in the ball obviously part of answer but more expensive?

[@omotubijesutosin6261]

£8 for a little cup 🍵 of coffee ☕ is expensive man.

[@H68323]

Cost of living in London

[@starshapedtambourineman]

Take a flask 😅

[@Google_Does_Evil_Now]

Coffee for £8 while Sky is charging £1,000/year.

[@_Super_Hans_]

Well he was working so I don't know why he was acting like he was paying for it, either it went on expenses or he paid using a company card.

[@johnboulton9570]

4:19 is the point where we'll come back to after VAR overrules a clear onside goal next year

[@charlesapana9935]

Hope this won't more chaos to what VAR is already offering us

[@_Super_Hans_]

Looks like the Premier League has chosen the half arsed option again. So we're not getting the proper system with the chip in the ball, like FIFA and UEFA use, were just getting cameras to work out where the ball is.

[@UK_USA]

I didn't want to hear about coffee

[@prayaggrg]

So basically you attend a big meet at a five star and they don’t even offer you some drinks and snacks 😩

[@senxemusic101]

The £8 coffee is pain let him vent man lol

[@jt663]

Would be surprised if it's as precise as just using cameras

[@simondurkin2487]

I can’t see the suggested financial system working at all, it might pull the EPL closer together in spend but then how do the top clubs compete against the likes of Madrid in the champions league.

[@joshualiley]

VAR and semi automated offsides basically go hand in hand. VAR was never going to work particularly well in terms of offsides when doing it manually, especially in terms of speed. I feel like VAR complaints will go significantly down once semi automated offsides are here, although there will always be a dodgy penalty call still in the mix for people to complain about (and that's not the technology's fault, that's the people using it). This technology can tell the exact position of the ball, so I hope it will also be used to determine, within the 4 key areas that VAR can intervene, whether the ball has left play. We don't need long wait times and if we can cut out Japan vs Spain style moments with technology already in use, that'll go a big part of the way to helping out.

[@zingisamahlasela]

In the BPL, it will not work effectively nor efficiently.

[@4211234]

the reason the meeting was so long was because manchester city has to ask all their lawyers if they could veto this bill.

[@stevedarragh]

The worrying point is the title "Semi-Automated". By definition "Semi-Manual". So again a matter of opinion if the technology can't work it out. Great!

[@claudiuflorea2090]

Ladies and gentlemen, the first 2 minutes of this video was confiscated from your life by the grace of this guy desillusion

[@Indiangonner]

Sky should have a simlation of SAOT to demo.. come on Sky this is a must

[@hellenicspirit9849]

Where is Joey Barton? Please help us!

[@spicytango]

Now that's done,lets replace the officials with proper ones?

[@ShowMeYourPotato]

Why am I listening to this guy talk about coffee?

[@Yanited743]

"Is the player blocking or interfering with the keeper vision?" still will be another debate for offside

[@danpreston564]

That’s why it can only be semi automated. Being in an offside position is not an offence. A human has to decide that.

[@GenesisSN]

Liverpool fans will still find something to cry about

[@michaelandreou4996]

Why the hell is not coming in straight at the start of the season. That is ridiculous 😤😤😤

[@Samuel-qe9lj]

Var is not a technology.. it just a couple of blokes reviewing replay and drawing a line in Microsoft paint haha 😂

[@gerrih3483]

VAR was a bigger mistake than Moshiri going to Everton! The decisions were sub standard at best...

[@bbyshady]

Gotta rig a few games at the beginning of the season before they implement it sounds like to me.

[@hxzainanz]

Nice

[@Neo_Rain146]

Works pretty well? Gee where have we heard that before?

[@lejx5260]

Imagine showing this to someone 10 years ago 😂

[@SkylarkingsCinema]

This better not be an elaborate distraction. I still want the PGMOL held accountable for the disgraceful refereeing mistakes this season. Killed the fun of a lot of games WE pay for

[@Tipps72]

I just wish we’d just get officials that could be even half adequate in the Championship, standard of officiating is deteriorating massively regardless of the amount of help that these people are given!! I thought the original idea of VAR & goal line technology was to help the officials get better? Yet here we are with inadequate officials throughout English football!

[@etang77]

It's clear the company is Hawkeye?

[@Demetriiuz]

The Premier League once again thinking they no better then everyone else and not using the system that is proven to work in International football. Shock.

[@redmed10]

Doesn't remove the anomaly where an attacking players head or shoulders are offside giving the advantages to the defender. It's football. Most goals scored with the feet.

[@josouthwood438]

I don't understand why they don't start the season with it. Because if its proven like he says. Then why not

[@frankiejoseph7957]

how is that a good idea starting it through the middle of the season. we'll get a lot of controversies from this!!

[@curlbeats1670]

If we can't get this to work when it has been shown time and time again that it can be implemented perfectly, then I give up.

[@legahsee1able]

When it comes to how much a team can spend in the transfer window, why not tally up what everyone's turnover is, then calculate an average from that. That way everyone is able to spend the same, not being too little nor too much. 🤷🏻‍♂️ Genuine question

[@danpreston564]

I take issue with Vikki here, algorithms are not judging football. They’re just telling you the players' positions on the pitch. The offside will be judged by the officials.

[@starlife8652]

Its not hard to figure it out that this was forced by betting companies. They get so much bemefit

[@bobpadok5331]

Britain adapted warm water later too..

[@EdidiongFrank]

But Serie A is using a good technology to determine off sides and there's no complaints compared to the EPL.

[@simonstewart5277]

Wouldn’t be surprised if the English FA find a way to screw this up

[@jh55x]

We’re here to learn what semi-automated offsides will mean for the Premier League. Not how much Kaveh Solhekol spent on an Americano coffee.

[@FormulaProg]

Humans reliance on technology is getting so far out of hand.

[@kimsantan]

just use the full body offside

[@TerenceSilonda]

Listen to this at 1.5x... you're welcome

[@eddie_1878]

Why implement it after season starts!?

[@AliMohamed-yq4wn]

They have to test it first

[@pommeinzennor]

So many city can be given a head start

[@dnbsupreme]

Thank the lord. Still probably get it wrong

[@silvyyr]

Since they made the rule for the linesmen to not put up the flag unless its obvious ive never had any complaints.

[@user-io7ql3zp5m]

How about fully automated, Keep the goal line technology and scrap the rest

[@sugarmag78]

VAR would be great if the refs actually cared about getting the call right. Seems to me that they are more worried about their own egos.

[@cobhams007]

Y'all can switch up every season... But we fans demand one thing, CONSISTENCY ....

[@xbriskx]

Is this about coffee.

[@Camron-dp9md]

Get Afield agenda on the show he knows what he's talking about

[@farzadjahanfard]

We can shot a mosquito from 3000 miles away but we cant make a proper offside system. Jesus christ man leave me alone 😂

[@dibz5615]

what if the offside rule changes next season?

[@B_razzer]

Would it be that hard for a camera to follow the second last man, or just in the general area where you can see STRAIGHT, not bull$hit skew drawn lines, across the pitch.

[@faithwithoutprejudice2380]

I have never known someone that needs to speak thirty words when only one would have sufficed 😊