English Premier League adopt vanishing spray for 2014/2015 season

The vanishing spray was introduced and used at the recently concluded World Cup in Brazil as an aid to Referees 10-yards measurement, even though it can only last for one minute.

The English Premier League official website reports that the body has decided to introduce the spray for use in all matches of the Bacrlays Premier League 2014/2015 season.

According to Premier League Chief Executive, Richard Scudamore, he said: ''t the Premier League we are open to developments that enhance the competition and it was clear from watching the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil that Vanishing Spray benefitted referees, players, and all of those who watched the matches.

''Having witnessed that, and following consultation with our clubs and the PGMOL, we have decided to introduce it in the Barclays Premier League and look forward to having it in place for the 2014/15 season.''

PGMOL General Manager, Mike Riley, said: ''As an assessor at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil I saw first-hand the benefits of Vanishing Spray for referees, and for the game as a whole.

''The Select Group referees are looking forward to using it during Barclays Premier League matches next season''