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"Use of the arm" in the Wolves v Leicester game, in many people's opinion Wolves had a perfectly good goal ruled out.
The pundits on MOTD2 all defending it because it's now "the law".
Phil Neville in particular saying that everyone knows the rule so get on with it.
Okay yes it is the law but how the feck did it become the law?
Also, this law is interpreted differently in the EFL.
What the hell is happening to the beautiful game and how are the rules being allowed to differ in different leagues?
I'd like to see a breakaway league with 1970s rules, including black boots (no Alan Ball white ones)
...and socks that can't be pulled up over the knees!!!! What's that all about!!!!Originally Posted by Wales-Bales
I'd like to see a breakaway league with 1970s rules, including black boots (no Alan Ball white ones)
I dont get why the rule regarding goalkeepers keeping at least 1 foot on the line isn't going to be enforced by VAR.
It was enforced well during the womens world cup, but is only being monitored by the referee in the PL. Fabianski was off the line for both of Agueros pens on Saturday, but VAR spotted the encroachment instead.
Virtually every change to the Laws of the Game has caused more confusion and has brought interpretation into the process. Hence there's always a way to err on the side of the top six.
How does the present rule that keepers can move but it's ok as long as ONE foot is on the line bring clarity? They should not move, FULL STOP.
The new offside changes? It's never been so confusing. If you are offside you are offside! What's difficult about that. And delaying flagging causes exasperation with fans.
This is the beginning of the end of football unless they see sense. Dickie Bird never needed VAR.
As Frank Burrows said, "The Laws are to be applied not interpretted."
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Try and save a penalty without moving first.
Also, the offside rules are too anal now with VAR. I don't want to see someone flagged because they're 3mm offside. It isn't supposed to be applied under scientific measures. VAR is going to kill the game. Limbs from fans when you score are going to be a thing of the past.
Defending the law. What next.
That one for sterling where one of his hairs was offside is taking it too far for me.
Yes technically it's the right decision but we are then slowing down the game to check and check again after he has celebrated, the fans have celebrated. All for a decision so close that if he was that hairs width back he still would have got to the ball and set up jesus in almost an identical way.
I don't know, when they first started drafting the rules of the game it was never made for technology like this. Just don't think it fits.
Agree. And then a little later, a goal stood because Sterling was a hairs breadth the correct side thanks to the defenders arse.
The game hasn't improved. There's still the same amount of moaning and controversy. Perhaps more.
In the past no one would have questioned either of these decisions as it was basically level, but now it's a talking point in a 5-0 battering.
Well I'm sure that the VAR officials will make sure that the rules are applied across the board ensuring fairness to all teams
West Ham fans can feel a little aggrieved after their Man Citeh game and, although the result would not have affected their result, we can expect to see much gnashing of teeth this season.
The next logical step with VAR is when virtually identical hairline scenarios are given different outcomes.Well I'm sure that the VAR officials will make sure that the rules are applied across the board ensuring fairness to all teams
Nuno and Wolves fans were upset by that handball decision, so I think it was correct.
Yes seals the deal for me, great decisionNuno and Wolves fans were upset by that handball decision, so I think it was correct.
I'm sure the rest of the board will join me in thanking you for your excellent thread contribution
Calling offsides down to the exact millimetre is stupid I think.
The rule was brought in to stop goal hanging, why does a half an inch matter? Give the attackers the benefit of the doubt and say a clear gap between the players is needed.
If that one in the Leicester v Wolves game is handball, how come the one in the Watford v Brighton game wasn’t ?????
The defensive wall one, at the free kick !!! Defo pelanty in my eyes
Really? What gives you that impression?
Incidentally, the Premier League hasn’t ‘messed’ with any of the laws of the game. It doesn’t have the power to do that. The laws are determined by the IFAB.
I think it’s being used wrongly especially for offside and handballs. There’s no going back with it now, i honestly think it ruins the game.
They must still all be asleep.I'm sure the rest of the board will join me in thanking you for your excellent thread contribution
They’ve changed the laws, to apparently make them more clear. Rules change as things evolve, the skill and speed of the game for example.
So yeah, defending the law, what next.
It was stated on the championship coverage, on the Quest program if I recall correctly.
They also put up a statement caption on MOTD2 from the EPL Twitter account clarifying it.
I also heard on one of the sports reports that other leagues in Europe are not abiding by the same rule.
The game in general at all levels are playing to different rules.
If that handball given against Wolves is the norm then the game is well and truly broken IMHO.
You’re talking nonsense. Once altered by the IFAB, the laws of the game are universal. They don’t differ from league to league.
The handball rule (and the other changes) very definitely apply this season in the EFL. Source: the EFL’s own website.
I'm involved in running a football club and we went to a seminar on the new rules. If the ball strikes your arm or hand to score a goal, it is handball, even if it wouldn't be given as handball elsewhere on the pitch. That's been universally adopted.
Re the rules from league to league, while the rules don't differ some of the interpretation does. This was the exact wording of our FA Ref. In this case though, there is no need for interpretation.
Ah that's better, an attempt at some reasoning behind your post, how hard was that?
Not that I agree that the game is evolving for the better in this case.
I am merely reiterating what was reported and although my memory isn't what it was, it was definitely stated that other european leagues differ.
Perhaps the EPL are trialling it?
In any case, I am not bothering to enter into an argument with you as that's all you seem to do is pick on a particular piece of a post and offer either sarcasm or abuse, often ignoring the main thread topic altogether.
You haven't offered an opinion on whether the game is better for the new changes or worse. Perhaps you'd like to?
Assuming you have an opinion, surely you cannot deny that there will be mass confusion as to what constitutes handball from grass roots upwards and the game has not evolved for the better
You're not repeating what was reported. The EPL aren't trialling 'it'. The rules of the game have changed.
Have a look at this:
https://www.efl.com/news/2019/august...y-have-missed/
You said the Premier League was messing with the rules again. That's the title of the thread. They aren't. You were wrong. You also said the new handball rule is interpreted differently in the EFL. It isn't. You were wrong again. You asked why the laws of the game are being allowed to differ in different leagues. They aren't.
You also asked what I think of the new rules. I think they are stupid. I think the handball rule should be the same for all situations regardless of where the incident happens on the pitch. I believe that only instances where the handball is clearly deliberate should be punished. I think punishing a player for the ball simply hitting him or her without any intention from the player is utterly ridiculous.
In case you're interested, I also think VAR is a load of bollocks that not only does more harm than good but also takes away some vital aspects of the game. The human element in terms of decisions is one of the things that makes the game interesting as far as I'm concerned, although I must admit I'm falling further and further out of love with it anyway as every year passes.
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