Quote Originally Posted by splott parker View Post
I hadn’t either but they’re discussing it on 5Live now, it’s been in the laws of the game for a while apparently. Decent rule I reckon, stops grappling & grabbing prior to the ball being struck. Plain for everyone to see and makes the ref’s job a touch easier. Sensible now, as well, as decisions are explained by the ref immediately after a decision. Fans can argue as much as they like but if it’s according to the laws of the game there’s no point.
That’s all well and good. But does that rule get adhered to week in week out? Also, I wonder how many managers and players are aware of that ruling.