Man Utd plan
to chip players
MANCHESTER United stars could be fitted with a tiny microchip to
help Sir Alex Ferguson track their movements on the pitch.
A chip the size of a grain of rice could be embedded just under the
skin of stars including Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand and Gary
Neville.
Satellites would track its exact position so that United's training
staff can pinpoint players' movements during a match or
training.
United bosses today confirmed the technology was being considered
although no decision had been taken.
But they rubbished reports of a revolt by players who are concerned
they could be tracked off the pitch shopping or nightclubbing. It
is believed the technology has been used in South America, where
footballers have been kidnapped.
It has also been considered by the medical profession in the United
States so doctors can access information if a patient is
unconscious.
(source: RINF News)
