ladbroke8745
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Watching Brentford v Newcastle yesterday and I noticed something that got me thinking, especially after the 2nd penalty awarded - whether agreed or not.
Once the referee has awarded a penalty, he has walked towards the penalty spot.
The first penalty was as clear as daylight but the Newcastle players still complained, basically approaching the referee around the spot giving them opportunity to "attack the spot" to weaken the kick.
The 2nd one was awarded by VAR recommendation and viewed by the referee. Once again, he walks to spot and is surrounded by players who again can damage the spot. This time, what does arguing with the referee achieve? He's viewed it again on the monitor. He's not going to change his mind.
What I don't get is why has there not been put into law, or something done about, approaching referees and remonstrating at a penalty. There is literally no reason why loads of players need to surround the penalty spot other than the taker. Once upon a time referees stepped off the field when given and any player who approached him/her would get a caution for leaving the field of play without permission.
This practice has allowed teams to waste time, damage any area discreetly, whilst moan knowing nothing will happen.
Just caution anyone who approached the referee in the penalty area as there is literally no reason other than the taker or keeper to be in there.
Once the referee has awarded a penalty, he has walked towards the penalty spot.
The first penalty was as clear as daylight but the Newcastle players still complained, basically approaching the referee around the spot giving them opportunity to "attack the spot" to weaken the kick.
The 2nd one was awarded by VAR recommendation and viewed by the referee. Once again, he walks to spot and is surrounded by players who again can damage the spot. This time, what does arguing with the referee achieve? He's viewed it again on the monitor. He's not going to change his mind.
What I don't get is why has there not been put into law, or something done about, approaching referees and remonstrating at a penalty. There is literally no reason why loads of players need to surround the penalty spot other than the taker. Once upon a time referees stepped off the field when given and any player who approached him/her would get a caution for leaving the field of play without permission.
This practice has allowed teams to waste time, damage any area discreetly, whilst moan knowing nothing will happen.
Just caution anyone who approached the referee in the penalty area as there is literally no reason other than the taker or keeper to be in there.