The English found the right solution to make the goalkeepers return the ball to the game as soon as possible. This idea is already being tested in the under-21 competition. The new rule was announced by the head of the Premier League Referees Association (PGMOL), Howard Webb. He could apply from next season.
Speaking on SkyBet, the former FIFA referee said the aim was to reduce the time goalkeepers had to return the ball to play.
Under the current rules, goalkeepers are not allowed to hold the ball for more than six seconds, but referees rarely penalize them when they go outside the area. – that time. The reason may also be that they had to give an indirect free kick to the opponent inside the penalty area.
news-item-description">English football club Nottingham Forest was fined £750,000 and reprimanded by the Independent Regulatory Commission. The reason was the criticism they put on the referee Stuart Attwell who was in charge of the VAR system last season.
The penalty will be a corner kick for the opponent
According to the new rule, a corner kick for the opponent is to be awarded when the goalkeeper keeps the ball in his possession for more than six seconds. “In Premier League 2 a test is already being carried out if the goalkeeper holds the ball for more than six seconds.
If he holds it for eight seconds and does not release it, the opponent is awarded a corner kick. It works in a way that the referee starts counting down after 3 seconds and if the goalkeeper is naive enough and doesn’t release the ball, he will be punished afterwards with a corner. explained Howard Webb.
news-item-description">Coach Nuno Espirito Santo was suspended for three matches after the incident in the meeting with Brighton. The Nottingham Forest coach must also pay a fine of 55,000 pounds (66,157 euros).
Garry Neville likes the idea
Former Manchester United player and now football expert Gary Neville is among the supporters of the new rule. “I like it, I think we all do. The biggest delay in the game is when goalkeepers hold the ball for more than six seconds.” said the former English representative.
Neville claims that the finger is often pointed at fielders when they kick the ball long into the stands: “This lost time is much less than the delay caused by the goalkeepers, 13 to 14 seconds. They are not punished and this rule still applies! That scares me!’
2024-10-19 08:50:00
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