English football agrees trial to end goalkeeper tactical timeouts
Summary
English football plans to test a new rule to stop teams from using goalkeeper injuries to get extra time for coaching talks. If the referee allows treatment for a goalkeeper, the team must quickly choose an outfield player to leave the field for one minute, or else the captain must leave. This trial needs approval from the international football board and could start on August 1.Key Facts
- English football leagues want to stop "goalkeeper tactical timeouts" caused by injury treatment.
- The Football Association, Premier League, English Football League, National League, and Women’s Super League agree on the trial.
- The International Football Association Board (Ifab) must approve the trial before it starts.
- Teams have 10 seconds to pick a player to leave the game for one minute when the goalkeeper is treated.
- If no player is chosen, the team captain must leave the field temporarily.
- The first match for the trial could be the Carabao Cup game between Tranmere and Rochdale on August 1.
- The rule aims to stop teams from using goalkeeper injuries to pause the game and talk strategy.
- Some exceptions apply, such as when there is no real injury or if a collision or foul causes the stop.
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