Is goal-line technology a must in football after events during the summer?

Mr Platini came out last year stating that there was no need for goal-line technology in football, and he also said all referee's had his full belief that they'd do their job properly.

However, on the world's biggest stage this summer, the World Cup 2010 in South Africa, we saw two massive decisions in the last 16 stage which changed two games dramatically. The first, and one which many Englishmen will remember, was during Germany and England's last 16 knockout match, with Germany 2-1 up. England were on top and then, Lampard's shot from the edge of the box struck the underside of the crossbar and bounced down, with the Uruguayan referee Jorge Larrionda ruling the ball had not crossed the goalline. TV Replays showed the exact opposite, and the ball was yards over the line. The other incident I was talking about was later that day, when Mexico and Argentina met in the last 16. Mexico were comfortably handling the strong Argentinian forward line, until Carlos Tevez seemed to have finally broken through the resolute defence. TV Replays were put on the massive scoreboard at Soccer City and the whole Mexican team saw that Tevez was clearly offside

The moment which caused controversy around the world

And now, 2 months on, in only the 2nd week of the Premier League season, we saw Chris Foy, a relatively experienced referee, miss an obvious goal at the Britannia Stadium, Stoke, which left Stoke City going home with no points whilst Tottenham got the full 3. Only a few yards from the incident, it was clear for Chris Foy to see that Jonathan Walters headed the ball into Peter Crouch's stomach, which was in the goalmouth! Tony Pulis was obviously angered, and his team was as well.

Sepp Blatter has even admitted last month that goal-line technology needs to be discussed at FIFA's next meeting. People argue that it will kill the drama of football, which is understandable, but it is costing team's points. What if Stoke City get relegated by 1 point? They have been cheated out of a point, so it really isn't a topic we can stall about. Lower league teams do not have the equipment that bigger teams have, so wouldn't it be clever to just trial this technology in the major European leagues? Then if its a success, it can go across the world.

We are rapidly moving through a technological era, and this technology will significantly improve the game. It is clear that Rugby has been a success since technology has been introduced, so does football need to get with the times? However, my only argument against goal line technology is will the entertainment value of football be removed?