Nigel Owens: Ex-rugby referee warns footballers of sin-bin ‘cultural shock’
Referee John Brooks is surrounded by players during the south Wales derby between Swansea City and Cardiff City in December 2020 Former international rugby referee Nigel Owens has warned professional footballers face “a huge cultural change and shock” if sin-bin proposals succeed. Owens has backed the trial plans to introduce sin-bins in professional football for […]
Sin-bin trial plan recommended for professional games
Players surround referee Michael Oliver during the recent Tottenham v Chelsea match Plans for football to introduce 10-minute sin-bins for cynical fouls and dissent have been recommended for trialling in the professional game. The game’s lawmakers, the International Football Association Board (Ifab), said it will “identify which levels are best to test”. The trial will […]