Tactical time-outs an increasing problem in football. A few PL clubs do it. Even England have done it. Caoimhin Kelleher may have genuinely been injured - he was able to play on - but Leeds United’s frustration at the disruption was understandable. They were building, had brought on subs and then the game paused.
Daniel Farke already raised concerns earlier this season. Gianluigi Donnarumma went down and Manchester City players went to touchline for instructions. Farke asked the fourth official if he was going to do something.
Officials’ hands are tied at the moment. Teams getting round rule for outfield players to go off for 30 seconds after treatment. Now goalkeepers used for tactical timeouts. IFAB has discussed a nominated outfield player going off for 30 seconds if a keeper has treatment. But concern that a keeper could genuinely have been injured. Possible solution is for players to be stopped from going to the touchline during stoppages or ordered to stay in the centre circle.
Be interesting to see whether World Cup refs clamp down. It’s seeking an advantage by breaking up opposition’s flow, by giving the manager an opportunity for instructions and also it’s time-wasting - and there’s enough of that spoiling games.
Farke no qualms with Arsenal’s victory. Argues “they are one of the most consistent teams in Europe. 5 shots, 5 goals in a buzzing stadium v a newly promoted side. We looked nervous in the opening 10 mins.” #LUFC
A lot is spoken about with VAR but referees in the EFL are so bad and they need to be called out.
Important playoff games are being ruined by awful decisions & that’s just today.
It’s almost midnight and i can’t still get out my head what a day was the parade.. such an incredible fan base. You deserve the best, what a few hours we had in that pub. Everyone with some videos of it just post it here , i want to see it again and again. I love you 💙🤍💛
Hard to believe this, but the linesman who wrongly flagged Tanaka as offside is the same man who flagged against Leeds at Coventry and against Piroe vs Millwall. #lufc
Wages growing faster than prices. Jobs up. Inflation down. Interest rates down. NHS waiting lists down. Houses and infrastructure unblocked. Free breakfast clubs rolling out. National Living Wage increasing. National Minimum Wage increasing. Defence spending increased. 2 million more NHS appointments delivered. Housebuilding to be at the highest level in 40 years. People to be £500 a year better off.
The Tories blocked change for Britain. My Labour government is delivering it.