Keepers going down feigning injury (10 Viewers)

[SkyBlueSteve81]

How do we stop Keepers pretending to be injured and halting the game so their outfield can all go over to the bench for instructions? We've had it happen to us at least 3 or 4 times this season that I can remember. Surely a change in the rules needs to be put in place. Something like in that situation both teams players have to wait in the centre circle. Any other suggestions?

On that note did anyone else notice Bobby Thomas being an absolute nuisance and invading the Hull huddle? Massive credit to whoever thought that one up. Maybe we should have a couple of players designated to do it and shout over to our bench exactly what's being said, would possibly make teams think twice about doing it.

 

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[Captain Dart]

Top marks for Bobby's eavesdropping, I was half expecting him to be pushed away.

 

[KarmicChris]

I think the 4th official needs to clamp down on managers leaving their technical area and having his assistants right by him

also, if Frank can see it happening. Get the team to line up in front of their manager. Stay on the pitch but block off any messages. Ref can’t do anything

 

[COVKIDSNEVERQUIT]

How do we stop Keepers pretending to be injured and halting the game so their outfield can all go over to the bench for instructions? We've had it happen to us at least 3 or 4 times this season that I can remember. Surely a change in the rules needs to be put in place. Something like in that situation both teams players have to wait in the centre circle. Any other suggestions?

On that note did anyone else notice Bobby Thomas being an absolute nuisance and invading the Hull huddle? Massive credit to whoever thought that one up. Maybe we should have a couple of players designated to do it and shout over to our bench exactly what's being said, would possibly make teams think twice about doing it.

Isn't there a rule that says players cannot leave the field without the Referee saying so and also Managers or Coaches are not allowed to leave the technical area.

Just needs a Referee to tell them they will get booked if they do so, if a players is already on a yellow, then off you go.

That would stop it.

 

[sixfoursix]

Top marks for Bobby's eavesdropping, I was half

expecting him to be pushed away.

Top marks for Bobby's eavesdropping, I was half expecting him to be pushed away.

I don't think they could push him away without being penalised, he was on the field of play. it's the answer to those tactics I think

 

[clint van damme]

I honestly think next time it happens we should invade the pitch.
I bet itsthe last time it happens.

 

[Sky Blue Goblin]

Just do what Bobby did, add two more next time and just ease drop and throw them off. Loved the shithouse

 

[sixfoursix]

Just do what Bobby did, add two more next time and just ease drop and throw them off. Loved the shithouse

Do you mean eavesdrop?

 

[clint van damme]

Do you mean eavesdrop?

Think he's just trying to put Thomas on a pedal stool

 

[Frostie]

How do we stop Keepers pretending to be injured and halting the game so their outfield can all go over to the bench for instructions? We've had it happen to us at least 3 or 4 times this season that I can remember. Surely a change in the rules needs to be put in place. Something like in that situation both teams players have to wait in the centre circle. Any other suggestions?

Yeah, at the minute referee's are powerless to do anything about it hence why clubs are exploiting the loophole.

2 possible fixes for me:

1) Like you said & probably easiest solution, if a keeper goes down 'injured', all other players must stay in either the penalty area or centre circle, whichever is closest.

2) Currently an outfield player receiving treatment has to leave the pitch for 30 seconds to try & prevent this gamesmanship but obviously that's not enforceable with a goalkeeper hence why they do it. Simple solution is the captain should serve the 30 seconds instead (or nominate a teammate).

 

[alexccfc99]

I fucking hate it and I’ve seen it loads this season

 

[SkyblueTexan]

If a player gets yellow carded for a dive in the penalty box so should a goalkeeper for feigning injury. That would probably put an end to this nonsense.

 

[hamil99]

If a keeper goes down without any reason the fourth official should get the offending teams management team all go and sit in their box till it's resolved, would stop it happening.

Or

As someone else mentioned, get the offending teams players to stand in the center circle.

Either of these would stop the blatant cheating...

 

[eyesee]

i think bobby has the answer.
only next time he should take his 10 mates with him.

 

[Sky_Blue_Dreamer]

How do we stop Keepers pretending to be injured and halting the game so their outfield can all go over to the bench for instructions? We've had it happen to us at least 3 or 4 times this season that I can remember. Surely a change in the rules needs to be put in place. Something like in that situation both teams players have to wait in the centre circle. Any other suggestions?

On that note did anyone else notice Bobby Thomas being an absolute nuisance and invading the Hull huddle? Massive credit to whoever thought that one up. Maybe we should have a couple of players designated to do it and shout over to our bench exactly what's being said, would possibly make teams think twice about doing it.

You're welcome.

Sky_Blue_Dreamer, Derby thread 6th Nov:

More importantly why don't they surrounded the Derby bench to stop the teamtalk.

 

[AOM]

Think he's just trying to put Thomas on a pedal stool

What the Hull players were saying was leaving Thomas on tender hooks

 

[pusbccfc]

i think bobby has the answer.
only next time he should take his 10 mates with him.

Agreed. Genuinely no way of stopping our entire team circling them. Would wind them up silly too

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

Top marks for Bobby's eavesdropping, I was half expecting him to be pushed away.

He was

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

He was

It’s also what will stop it happening
They’ll be red cards and fa will have to act

 

[SeshMouseSkyBlue]

If a player gets yellow carded for a dive in the penalty box so should a goalkeeper for feigning injury. That would probably put an end to this nonsense.

Problem being you can’t 100% say he’s faking it! In reality we know they are but it’s hard to prove that they didn't have a ‘genuine’ injury.

 

[JAM See]

How do we stop Keepers pretending to be injured and halting the game so their outfield can all go over to the bench for instructions? We've had it happen to us at least 3 or 4 times this season that I can remember. Surely a change in the rules needs to be put in place. Something like in that situation both teams players have to wait in the centre circle. Any other suggestions?

On that note did anyone else notice Bobby Thomas being an absolute nuisance and invading the Hull huddle? Massive credit to whoever thought that one up. Maybe we should have a couple of players designated to do it and shout over to our bench exactly what's being said, would possibly make teams think twice about doing it.

I've been banging on about this for ages.

If a player is injured, the most important thing is their safety.

Get the medical staff on and let the game continue.

 

[mmttww]

next time it happens we should invade the pitch.

Everyone run to Bobby, then head over for a listen.

 

[AngryAnt]

I fucking hate it and I’ve seen it loads this season

Spoke to a Leeds fan the other day about it and how annoying it is and their reply was "Oh it happens to us aswell". So I guess it isn't just us, but the fact they kinda just shrugged was what made it even more annoying for me.

Bobby was great for doing what he did today to them, I hope the rest of the team do the same next time aswell, it's pretty much every game now.

 

[Johhny Blue]

When I was a kid we’d get a backhander and told “I’ll give you something to cry about”
Bidwell should go over and kick them in the nuts

 

[Marty]

Was pritty funny when Bobby Thomas was standing in with their huddle. Just get a couple of subs to go join in next time. Or get some of those water cannons installed that they have at Alton towers on the rubber dinghy rapids.

 

[Para1140]

Just put a sprinkler next to the away dug out. Turn it on when it happens

 

[Gynnsthetonic]

Make the goalie go off for 5 minutes and make them put an outfield player in goal. It will soon stop

 

[shmmeee]

Just ignore it. Don’t stop play. Carry on and they can sub him at the next break. So done with players going down for minutes at a time like the physio isndoubgbkehole surgery on them and not just rubbing a sponge.

 

[wingy]

Yeah, at the minute referee's are powerless to do anything about it hence why clubs are exploiting the loophole.

2 possible fixes for me:

1) Like you said & probably easiest solution, if a keeper goes down 'injured', all other players must stay in either the penalty area or centre circle, whichever is closest.

2) Currently an outfield player receiving treatment has to leave the pitch for 30 seconds to try & prevent this gamesmanship but obviously that's not enforceable with a goalkeeper hence why they do it. Simple solution is the captain should serve the 30 seconds instead (or nominate a teammate).

How about 5 minutes,works for me, didn't we have a treatment for the goalie late on though, not that it was tactical,bullshit idea anyway!

 

[Warwickhunt]

Basically if the goalkeeper goes down for treatment then the rule is the player should leave the pitch for 30 seconds! Well the rule should be that the CB leaves the field in place of the GK. That will sort the cheating sods out.

 

[skyblueeyesrevisited]

Get the whole team to stand in their huddle.

 

[Flying Fokker]

Problem being you can’t 100% say he’s faking it! In reality we know they are but it’s hard to prove that they didn't have a ‘genuine’ injury.

But you can stop teams being coached from the touchline.

Anyone for breaks after 22.5 and 67.5? Time out. I’m not. Just stop players from being coached.

 

[Adge]

They are currently looking at it. It’s been mentioned that a corner kick will be awarded if the referee deems that the keeper is feigning injury.

 

[COVKIDSNEVERQUIT]

They are currently looking at it. It’s been mentioned that a corner kick will be awarded if the referee deems that the keeper is feigning injury.

Nar, award a penalty that will stop them.

 

[Flying Fokker]

They are currently looking at it. It’s been mentioned that a corner kick will be awarded if the referee deems that the keeper is feigning injury.

Any player on the pitch as well. Please?