Head injury?
- Thread starter Pembroke
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Head injuries are no different in procedure than any other injury.
In most cases players aren't supposed to receive treatment on the pitch.
But it does depend how the (head) injury occurred.
If it was the result of a reckless or excessive force action from an opponent and they receive a yellow or red card they can stay on if treatment is donevquickly (20-25s from when everyone is ready to restart).
Otherwise, yes, they must leave.
In most cases players aren't supposed to receive treatment on the pitch.
But it does depend how the (head) injury occurred.
If it was the result of a reckless or excessive force action from an opponent and they receive a yellow or red card they can stay on if treatment is donevquickly (20-25s from when everyone is ready to restart).
Otherwise, yes, they must leave.
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Thanks, and after assessment by physio/bloke with sponge/the one whose done his first aid?
I'm confused by this question. Your OP said:
There's no difference. If the teams appointed physio/Dr/medical personnel/ bucket and sponge enter the field then read my first reply. If you are still unsure then this is covered in law 5.
Kes
I'll Decide ...
With L4's officiating I'm finding that difficult to believe. (No offence).
Perhaps what you actually saw was the ref permitting the player to remain on the field because he'd cautioned the offending player and the treatment was completed "quickly". As James points out, the LOTG state "20-25 secs" after the ref has finished his disciplinary procedure etc. but few (if any) referees will stand there and time it on their watch.
Bizarre.