Administrator Stan 18,386 Posted November 28, 2023 Administrator Share Posted November 28, 2023 Also only the captain to be able to approach the referee for certain situations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero 5,267 Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 (edited) Turning into Hockey. Next thing we'll see is the ref allowing 2 minutes for players to fight it out. Edited November 28, 2023 by Cicero 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey 1,192 Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 Seem to be doing everything possible, apart from fixing the real issue which is severe incompetence at referee level. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,386 Posted November 28, 2023 Author Administrator Share Posted November 28, 2023 16 minutes ago, Whiskey said: Seem to be doing everything possible, apart from fixing the real issue which is severe incompetence at referee level. Yeah I'd love to see lots more money pumped into grassroots level or training for officials at all levels. Apparently uptake for refereeing in the UK is at its lowest levels ever because of the abuse they face, but also they make referees jobs harder and harder as each season goes by. Constantly fighting a losing battle. It's just plastering over the cracks having rules like this implemented. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Dan+ 1,918 Posted November 28, 2023 Subscriber Share Posted November 28, 2023 I swear this only captains can challenge thing has happened about six times now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber RandoEFC+ 7,663 Posted November 28, 2023 Subscriber Share Posted November 28, 2023 I can't even be arsed to decide whether this is a potentially good idea or not because either way, the implementation will be such an inconsistent pile of garbage and cause so many more controversies that it doesn't make a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny 2,206 Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 (edited) I think this is a good idea, how professional footballers treat referees has caused a crisis in refereeing down to grassroots level. If a protocol is needed to prevent refs from being abused by players and coaching staff then it should be introduced. With that said it is ironic that this is being introduced at a time of possibly the worst level of officiating we’ve ever seen. Referees need to be protected but clearly there is an issue at the very top which is causing all of the inconsistency and bad decisions that have occurred this season. Heard there was talk of VAR intervening for corners and the like? Madness surely at this point? Edited November 28, 2023 by Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey Honey 3,767 Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 It will be the same inconsistent application. Therefore we must not do this. If we want to clean up discipline impose post match yellow cards or red cards on players after all footage is reviewed by a panel in conjunction with referee mic and statement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo 8,187 Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 I don't think this will change anything, other than making football more frustrating than ever, until the standard of referees improves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Mel81x+ 3,613 Posted November 29, 2023 Subscriber Share Posted November 29, 2023 The rules themselves are so ambiguous. What in the world constitutes a "specific tactical offense" and how do you quantify that in a game running real-time? Also, this whole talk about captains approaching refs only has never been enforced because the refs themselves don't want to dish out cards to stop it. Do it enough and the players will stop. The problem isn't just refereeing (which is the catalyst) but the fact that once order breaks down the refs just let it continue. Want some respect then start enforcing the rules better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas 3,827 Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 So someone will get sent to the sin bin for an offence then the team with a man down will go ultra defensive for 10mins to see out that period before getting their player back? Yeah, what a great idea... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6666 1,310 Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 The captain thing is actually pretty stupid. This expectation that players involved in incidents will just turn off emotion and not plead their case is unrealistic. What would the punishment be for that? A booking? Soft yellows are the main reason football feels the need to come up with new and different punishments. Solution is to trial not being so trigger happy with yellow cards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebird Hewitt 1,282 Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 On 28/11/2023 at 22:53, Danny said: Heard there was talk of VAR intervening for corners and the like? Madness surely at this point? If that's true, is there even any point in having an officiating team on the pitch soon? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo 8,187 Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 5 hours ago, Bluebird Hewitt said: If that's true, is there even any point in having an officiating team on the pitch soon? Just gotta program a roomba to be able to dispense cards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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