19-06-2023, 06:54 PM
(19-06-2023, 08:07 AM)firqdays Wrote: Right on Hammie - the "professional cheating" seems to be reaching new levels.
Do top teams include the dark arts at Academy level now ? As you say the rules of Association Football are very clear about what is - and isn't allowed concerning body contact.
It almost seems that referees - across the board- are applying a new set of parameters and 'allowances' inside the box than anywhere else on the pitch - an acceptance that makes a mockery of the rules.
I am concerned that it seems to be getting ever worse, and effectively a totally acceptable part of the game.
my granddaughter is 17 and comes along for a few games a season, loves the atmosphere when it is hot.
Even she can see it from whichever stand we can manager to get three seats together. It makes her laugh actually, it is so blatant.