Sport nationPremier League bosses want new rule scrapped after Mikel Arteta and Gary Neville criticism
JOHN CROSS COLUMN: Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta was one of the Premier League’s most high-profile managers to voice his concerns over the new “30 second rule” which was introduced this season
Premier League bosses began their war of words with Howard Webb even before the season started.
The most unpopular introduction for this season is arguably the “30 second rule” which was brought in to try and stop time wasting. It means players have to stay off the pitch for at least half a minute after receiving treatment and is a new idea for this season to stop players feigning injury and running down the clock.
But that is the one rule which has really upset managers and Arsenal ’s Mikel Arteta was one of several high-profile bosses to speak up about it when PGMOL chief Webb addressed them before the start of the campaign. They want that scrapped because they believe it questions the integrity of players and punishes teams when they have genuine injuries.
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TV pundit Gary Neville has slammed it when he has been on co-commentary duty with Sky this season. Premier League bosses are set for further meetings and talks with Webb and the PGMOL as the season progresses after recent VAR rows.
LMA chief executive Richard Bevan has helped broker discussions to try and come up with ideas as to how to improve refereeing standards and VAR. But it is interesting that the whole season started on a negative note in the eyes of some managers even before a ball had been kicked.
One obvious way forward is to introduce referee and VAR teams to build up a better understanding and relationship between officials which is something the PGMOL have been planning.
Have your say! Should the 30 second rule be scrapped? Let us know your verdict in the comments section.
Howard Webb is under increasing pressure from Premier League clubs
Howard Webb is under increasing pressure from Premier League clubs ( Image: Ryan Browne/REX/Shutterstock)
FIFA earn win in agent battle
FIFA have claimed a significant win in their battle to regulate football agents. The European Commission has backed their push to bring in strict new rules on representation, earnings and dual representations as well as all agents needing to be licensed.
It will be the European Court of Justice which ultimately settles the issue which was put on the back burner in the UK after British agents launched a joint legal fight. But the European Commission is bound to have an influence with one leading agent telling this column that if licences are introduced then “at least half” of British agents will quit the business.
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Palace eye Brazilian defender
Crystal Palace are monitoring Botafogo’s Brazilian full-back Nathan Mendes. And there could be an interesting tie-up involving American businessman John Textor who is one of the co-owners at Palace and also owns Brazilian club Botafogo.
Sao Paolo wanted to sign Mendes but Botafogo do not want to sell to a direct rival and want to flog him to an English club. Textor already has the inside track on the 21-year-old and can share the information.
Hornets tale
One of the best football books around is Watford Forever which tells all about the relationship between Elton John and former boss Graham Taylor. It is a brilliant read and also tracks Watford’s incredible rise under Taylor as well as some great colour about rock star John and his love affair with the club.
Even though the book focuses on the pair’s relationship, even after Taylor left for Aston Villa, Elton John still went on pre-season tours and one former player recalls nightly sing-along sessions with the squad and one of the world’s biggest rock stars around a piano in China.
Elton John brought Graham Taylor to Watford in 1977 ( Image: Zuma Press/PA Images)
Prem sides increase security over flag fears
Premier League clubs are laying on an extra layer of security around their stadiums this week to check for flags and banners because of the troubles in the Middle East. It will be particularly sensitive because of planned marches but has upset Jewish campaign groups who complain that they are not being given a voice.
Jonathan Metliss, of the Action Against Discrimination group, said: “The sports world continues to be used as a political playing field, in this case to the detriment of the Jewish community which feels, understandably, that they are being let down and abandoned.”
Sordell tackling mental health awareness
Former Premier League striker Marvin Sordell has played a big role in helping establish an incredibly important new coalition with the Common Goal charity. The Create the Space is designed to go into clubs to help players gain better knowledge, skills and resources to understand, prevent and deal with mental health issues.
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Premier League bosses want new rule scrapped after Mikel Arteta and Gary Neville criticism
JOHN CROSS COLUMN: Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta was one of the Premier League’s most high-profile managers to voice his concerns over the new “30 second rule” which was introduced this season
Premier League bosses began their war of words with Howard Webb even before the season started.
The most unpopular introduction for this season is arguably the “30 second rule” which was brought in to try and stop time wasting. It means players have to stay off the pitch for at least half a minute after receiving treatment and is a new idea for this season to stop players feigning injury and running down the clock.
But that is the one rule which has really upset managers and Arsenal ’s Mikel Arteta was one of several high-profile bosses to speak up about it when PGMOL chief Webb addressed them before the start of the campaign. They want that scrapped because they believe it questions the integrity of players and punishes teams when they have genuine injuries.
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TV pundit Gary Neville has slammed it when he has been on co-commentary duty with Sky this season. Premier League bosses are set for further meetings and talks with Webb and the PGMOL as the season progresses after recent VAR rows.
LMA chief executive Richard Bevan has helped broker discussions to try and come up with ideas as to how to improve refereeing standards and VAR. But it is interesting that the whole season started on a negative note in the eyes of some managers even before a ball had been kicked.
One obvious way forward is to introduce referee and VAR teams to build up a better understanding and relationship between officials which is something the PGMOL have been planning.
Have your say! Should the 30 second rule be scrapped? Let us know your verdict in the comments section.
Howard Webb is under increasing pressure from Premier League clubs
Howard Webb is under increasing pressure from Premier League clubs ( Image: Ryan Browne/REX/Shutterstock)
FIFA earn win in agent battle
FIFA have claimed a significant win in their battle to regulate football agents. The European Commission has backed their push to bring in strict new rules on representation, earnings and dual representations as well as all agents needing to be licensed.
It will be the European Court of Justice which ultimately settles the issue which was put on the back burner in the UK after British agents launched a joint legal fight. But the European Commission is bound to have an influence with one leading agent telling this column that if licences are introduced then “at least half” of British agents will quit the business.
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Burnley striker Lyle Foster taking break from football over mental health issues
Palace eye Brazilian defender
Crystal Palace are monitoring Botafogo’s Brazilian full-back Nathan Mendes. And there could be an interesting tie-up involving American businessman John Textor who is one of the co-owners at Palace and also owns Brazilian club Botafogo.
Sao Paolo wanted to sign Mendes but Botafogo do not want to sell to a direct rival and want to flog him to an English club. Textor already has the inside track on the 21-year-old and can share the information.
Hornets tale
One of the best football books around is Watford Forever which tells all about the relationship between Elton John and former boss Graham Taylor. It is a brilliant read and also tracks Watford’s incredible rise under Taylor as well as some great colour about rock star John and his love affair with the club.
Even though the book focuses on the pair’s relationship, even after Taylor left for Aston Villa, Elton John still went on pre-season tours and one former player recalls nightly sing-along sessions with the squad and one of the world’s biggest rock stars around a piano in China.
Elton John brought Graham Taylor to Watford in 1977 ( Image: Zuma Press/PA Images)
Prem sides increase security over flag fears
Premier League clubs are laying on an extra layer of security around their stadiums this week to check for flags and banners because of the troubles in the Middle East. It will be particularly sensitive because of planned marches but has upset Jewish campaign groups who complain that they are not being given a voice.
Jonathan Metliss, of the Action Against Discrimination group, said: “The sports world continues to be used as a political playing field, in this case to the detriment of the Jewish community which feels, understandably, that they are being let down and abandoned.”
Sordell tackling mental health awareness
Former Premier League striker Marvin Sordell has played a big role in helping establish an incredibly important new coalition with the Common Goal charity. The Create the Space is designed to go into clubs to help players gain better knowledge, skills and resources to understand, prevent and deal with mental health issues.
Join our new WhatsApp community! Click this link to receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
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Amina Umar
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