I don't buy Rusty's explanation despite previous discussions on the subject. Just EPL refs not applying the LOTG, making life very difficult for the rest of us at grass roots. Sorry Rusty, no need for you to comeback on this.... I just ain't having it!
I think we're agreed that the practice should be forbidden. The explanation of 'keeping the missus happy' is not credible imoAs I said last time, I've seen it countless times when I've done National League games or EPL / EFL U23 games. Not once when it has been checked was there anything under the tape, although it is usually a cloth band rather than tape.
What is wrong with tape on a finger? A wrist? Otherwise?I think we're agreed that the practice should be forbidden.
Because........... players at grass roots can and will claim that it's one rule for some and another for othersWhat is wrong with tape on a finger? A wrist? Otherwise?
Nothing. There's only a problem if there's something underneath it.
Do they?Because........... players at grass roots can and will claim that it's one rule for some and another for others
I'd've thought that was obvious for anyone who'se had the usual jewellery debate on a Sunday morning a few times
I had that exact conversation with a kid in Rickmansworth (playing for Mill End) last season and I've been in the game for infinitely less time than you (reffing that is)I can honestly say that I've never had a player at grass roots level say they should be able to wear jewellery because they've seen Harry Kane, or others, get away with it on TV. Just hasn't happened.
As it had occurred to me (in my fledgling experience), I thought this conversation must have been common for others. Maybe not!Oh, c'mon, so a sport alec kid makes an argument, so we should ban professional players from doing something safe? Pick a path and it's not a big deal:
- "Nope, they put the tape on because they have to take off the ring, too--you can do the same thing if you want."
- "You can argue with me when you get paid a million to play, but until then, off it comes."
I remember a World Cup qualifier that was held 3 blocks from my house a number of years back...The only excuse I’ve had is “it doesn’t come off”. Followed by “you can’t play then”. Followed very swiftly by it miraculously coming off. Every single time!
Happened to a guy in Australia back in 2005/06. He couldn't get the ring off, so they put him on the bench, and then they still couldn't get it off, so he got it cut off the next day and resized. Club was sponsored by an insurance company, so the back page advertisement of Soccer Australia Magazine was covered with a picture of him and his shiny ring and some snappy comment about when you need insurance.I remember a World Cup qualifier that was held 3 blocks from my house a number of years back...
One of the Canadian players couldn't get a wedding band off. Actually couldn't. They ended up taking a Dremmel to it so that he could play. Ref was 100% not letting him near the field with it on.
What do we expect? This would be a Bismark for 7 to 6 promotion, but it's OK for the pros because of double standardsLacazette was wearing a ring in the game against Wolves. Not tape - a big, gold ring on the ring finger of his right hand.